ESG POLICIES

Committed to a sustainable and inclusive future

ESG principles are woven into how we build our software and operate our business

01Environmental
02Social
03Governance
04Policies & reports
ENVIRONMENTAL

Committed to a sustainable and inclusive future

SoftCo is committed to reducing its environmental impact through actionable goals and measurable outcomes. By transitioning our infrastructure to energy-efficient cloud services, reducing travel emissions, and digitizing finance processes for our customers, we’re playing an active role in the fight against climate change.

25 Millionsheets of paper saved annually thanks to automation

Key initiatives

  • Achieve 50% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030.
  • Cloud-first policy leveraging providers committed to 100% renewable energy.
  • Paperless finance processes enabled by SoftCo solutions, reducing customer emissions.
  • Remote and hybrid work policies to reduce travel-related emissions.
  • Environmental Policy governing operations, procurement, and waste.
SOCIAL

People-first culture and community engagement

We believe businesses thrive when people do. Our social initiatives focus on creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment for our employees while also supporting the communities we serve. We are proud of our culture of continuous learning, employee wellbeing, and commitment to fairness and equity in hiring and promotions.

45%of new technical and leadership hires were women (2024)

Key initiatives

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategy in place
  • Ongoing employee engagement and wellbeing programs
  • Volunteering days and partnerships with local charities
  • Commitment to fair pay, equal opportunity, and safe working conditions
GOVERNANCE

Built on integrity, guided by accountability

Good governance is the foundation of our business. Our policies and practices ensure we uphold the highest standards of compliance, transparency, and ethical behavior.

9.9/ 10Audited security and SOC 1&2 compliance

Key initiatives

  • ESG oversight by Executive Leadership Team
  • Comprehensive Code of Business Conduct
  • Anti-corruption and anti-bribery policies
  • Strict data privacy, cybersecurity, and GDPR compliance protocols
  • Whistleblower program and regular risk assessments
ESG IN OUR PRODUCTS

Enabling ESG-aligned finance through automation

Our mission is to empower finance teams to operate more efficiently, sustainably, and transparently. SoftCo’s automation solutions help organizations reduce paper usage, improve supplier engagement, and enhance audit trails—supporting their ESG goals.

78%emission reduction

Key initiatives

  • Paperless invoice processing and digital procurement.
  • Better supplier visibility, including risk and diversity tracking.
  • Fraud prevention and auditability to support governance.
  • Accelerated payments that improve supplier cash flow and relationships

Built on integrity. Guided by accountability.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Championing potential in the communities we work in

We partner with local schools, charities, and community organisations to create real, lasting impact.

From STEM education programmes to food bank partnerships, we show up where it matters most.