Environmental, Social, Governance

Environmental, social, governance

Being a socially responsible company means that we try to leave the world in a better position than we found it. We are incredibly passionate about the well-being of our employees, our partners and the world around us. Over the years our ESG task-forces have launched several initiatives and are continuing to build on and develop these as we grow. We truly believe that thanks to these efforts, we can have a positive impact on our broader environment.

Building a legacy of environmental, community and employee well-being

Our goal is to build a long standing organisation with sustainability at the core of our ethos. To achieve that, we will follow a multifaceted approach targeting carbon neutrality of our operations, contributing positively to surrounding communities and boosting the well-being of our employees by inviting them to constructive debate and equal engagement.

Our sustainability goals will deliver impact internally, through our operations and business practices, and externally, through our service offerings to customers.

Kiva is an incredible platform that facilitates micro-lending to projects in developing countries, from individuals around the world. We're excited to announce that since we launched our Kiva initiative in November 2022, the #peopleofdelaware have facilitated 35 loans across 18 countries, in key sectors such as agriculture, education, housing, clothing and education. These loans are matched by Delaware.
We have partnered with Ecologi, a Bristol-based platform for collective climate action. Between August 2022 and September 2024, we supported a combination of short term carbon reduction projects and longer term reforestation projects situated around the world. During this time, we funded the planting of 15,652 trees, and supported the prevention of 1,404.08 tCO2e from being emitted into the atmosphere.

From August 2024 onwards, we are pivoting to a portfolio that is split between carbon removals and avoidance through nature-based solutions - in line with Delaware UK’s carbon reduction plan.
Delaware's WeCare committe is an employee run group focused on making a difference within the wider community, outside of Delaware. Throughout 2023 the WeCare Team have facilitated various activities and initiatives to raise money for our chosen charities - Cancer Research UK, MIND and the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

Realising a dream for today, tomorrow and succeeding generations is not something you do overnight, and we know our responsibility goes beyond taking care of our own company - that's why ESG has become a vital part of our identity and our strategy.

Jan Delaere - Founding Partner & Chairman

Empowering change

We believe that the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals provide us with a strategic framework that helps us to realise our purpose. We are strongly committed to achieving the SDGs through both our global and local initiatives.

Our diversity and inclusion pledge

Respect for every individual is at the heart of our company and there is absolutely no room for prejudice, intolerance or discrimination.We strive for true inclusion which implies removing all barriers and biases as well as all forms of discrimination and intolerance. We want to provide the solid ground that makes every individual feel respected and supported. Our equal growth opportunities are aimed at making sure that all #peopleofdelaware feel they belong.

“I’m convinced that true inclusion leads to happier, more agile and stronger teams.”

Jan Delaere, founding partner and chairman of Delaware, gives his view on Diversity & Inclusion in IT.

"It's really important to have different perspectives in a team. In IT you're judged on skill and ability, not on gender or status."

The #WomenofDelaware discuss their careers in technology. We believe in our fantastic people and actively support their unique journeys through ongoing allyship.

“When Diversity & Inclusion is a reality, it opens new perspectives to everyone, which allows talent to reach their full potential.”