Corporate Social Responsibility
We’re committed to providing sustainable solutions in ethical ways, to support our goal of becoming Carbon Neutral 2030.
Delivering sustainable solutions and services with care
At Node4, our team emphasises providing ethical solutions that deliver real change for the wider world, not just our customers. Our UK-wide facilities include sustainable data centres, which allow us to achieve our ethical goals.
But we don’t stop there. We believe it’s also vital for us to give back – that’s why we run a range of initiatives, from promoting technology careers in schools to fundraising for our partner charity The Trussell Trust. Over the past few years, we’ve worked closely with The Trussell Trust to support many of their fundraising campaigns, including Christmas present and Easter egg collections. We’re also proud to have worked with Little John’s House and Rainbows, two amazing organisations that provide vital on-the-ground support for refugees, disadvantaged children and young people with terminal illnesses.
Our Pillars of Responsibility
Environmental Impact & Carbon Reduction
Carbon Neutral by 2030
Sustainability has taken on even greater importance, with the UK Government setting organisations ambitious targets for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Node4 signed up to Tech Zero, a group of technology companies that have joined together to fight the climate crisis, to continue our commitment to reducing emissions by measuring, reducing, and removing our emissions. But we have set ourselves an even more ambitious target of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
Energy & Data Centre Excellence
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99.79% of our total energy consumption is from renewable sources.
- All data centres and attached office run on renewable energy tariffs.
- ISO 14001 & ISO 50001 certified for environmental and energy management.
- EcoVadis assessment completed, validating our sustainability practices.
- Ongoing infrastructure upgrades: Improved airflow, reduced cooling demand, and lower energy consumption.
CSR Achievement & Plans
Get insights into Node4’s CSR journey, including our key accomplishments and future objectives. This whitepaper covers our initiatives in ethical practices, environmental sustainability, and employee well-being.
Philanthropy & Community
Empowering Future Talent
- Node4 Academy: Welcomed seven new apprentices in 2025; 100% graduate placement rate.
- Early Careers Foundation: Second year of partnership, mentoring A-Level students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Node4 Mentorship Programme: Launched in 2025, fostering growth through one-to-one connections.
Our Conduct
Exceptional Service as a Standard (ESaaS) is our culture and drives everything we do, whether we’re interacting with colleagues, customers or partners.
ESaaS is a cornerstone of our business. Our new starters undergo a detailed training programme on joining us and existing employees undertake annual refresh sessions – all with the aim of providing staff with the tools, techniques and language they need to consistently deliver exceptional service, not just to our customers, but across the business, too.
Supporting Charities & Causes
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Bi-monthly employee-led charity raffles, supporting causes close to our team.
- Long-term support for The Trussell Trust, Little John’s House, Rainbows, and more.
- Employee-driven giving: Raffle winners choose the next charity, ensuring our impact is personal and meaningful.
Inclusion, Diversity & Ethical Commitments
Inclusive Recruitment & Workplace
- Disability Confident Committed Guaranteed interviews for disabled candidates, accessible offices, ongoing support.
- Armed Forces Covenant: Recognising the value of veterans and military families.
- Bias-Free Recruitment: AI-powered job descriptions, anonymous screening, diverse panels, and inclusive evaluation.
Diversity, Gender Representation
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4Anyone Programme: Bi-monthly TED-style talks, open to all employees, covering cultural awareness, wellbeing, CSR, and personal stories.
- 28% of the workforce and senior leaders are women (above UK tech averages).
- Ongoing commitment to improving representation and closing pay gaps.
Ethics & Respect
- Mandatory ethics and compliance training for all staff.
- New modules on respectful workplace and harassment awareness.
- Regular employee feedback via Culture Amp surveys, driving continuous improvement.
Economic Responsibility & Innovation
United Nations Sustainability Development Goals
We’re continually working to align our CSR strategy and activities with the United Nations’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at both a local and national level. The SDGs are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and improve lives and prospects for all by 2030.
Learn more about our CSR journey
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