For a long time, corporate social responsibility (CSR) was perceived as a mere philanthropic showcase, sometimes tainted by greenwashing or greenworking. Some companies simply created a foundation to offset their negative impacts without truly rethinking their practices. Today, that view is a thing of the past. CSR embodies a far deeper ambition: it calls on companies to actively contribute to sustainable development challenges by voluntarily integrating social, environmental, and economic concerns into their activities and relationships with stakeholders.
Since the PACTE law in France, this approach is no longer just an optional choice: it has become a compass to guide companies toward a more virtuous model. At CertifiK.io, we have made this commitment a priority, going even further with corporate digital responsibility (CDR). In a world where digital technology shapes our daily lives, technologies must not only innovate but also facilitate the ecological and social transition. This is where we step in, placing digital sobriety and frugality at the heart of our strategy.
CSR and CDR: An Integrated Vision
CSR is, above all, a response to global challenges—climate change, inequalities, and economic ethics. It pushes companies to rethink their impact on society and the planet. CDR, on the other hand, focuses on the specifics of digital technology: the environmental footprint of technologies, data protection, and now the governance of artificial intelligence. Together, these two approaches form a coherent framework for CertifiK.io. We don’t just follow trends: we aim to maximize the positive impact of our activities while minimizing their negative effects.
A Comprehensive Responsible Strategy
To address these challenges, CertifiK.io has adopted a comprehensive strategy that considers social, environmental, and digital dimensions. This commitment reflects our deep conviction: every decision, every project must contribute to a more sustainable future. We systematically measure the impacts of our actions on the environment and society, relying on two key principles: digital sobriety (limiting the excessive use of technological resources) and digital frugality (using digital technology in a reasoned and virtuous way).
This approach would be meaningless without the involvement of our employees. To ensure its consistency, we have appointed a dedicated officer responsible for aligning each initiative with our responsible values. This officer also plays a role in raising awareness and providing daily support, so that everyone, in their role, contributes to this collective ambition.
We don’t claim to be a low-tech company—sobriety doesn’t mean abandoning digital technology but using it intelligently. By adopting innovative technologies, we fully embrace our societal and digital responsibilities. How? Here are some concrete examples:
- Algorand: We chose this carbon-neutral blockchain, thanks to its Pure Proof of Stake (PPoS) algorithm, which eliminates energy-intensive mining while ensuring scalability, decentralization, and security.
- Eco-design: Our solutions are coded in an optimized way to reduce their energy footprint, from design to use.
- Scaleway: Our servers, mostly hosted in France with Scaleway, benefit from sustainable infrastructure powered by renewable energy.
- Eco-responsible website: Our website is designed to minimize resource consumption while remaining high-performing.
- GDPR and AI: We strictly comply with data protection regulations and integrate ethical safeguards into the use of artificial intelligence.
Thus, the CertifiK.io solution meets an essential need for data security while aligning with a digital sustainability approach.
Quality of Work Life: People at the Heart of Our Priorities
At CertifiK.io, responsibility doesn’t stop at the environment or digital technology: it also includes our teams. We promote a culture of equality between women and men, particularly in the digital sector, and are considering joining networks dedicated to diversity. We train our employees and managers on the right to disconnect, to preserve their work-life balance. Finally, we are exploring initiatives like workplace sports to enhance everyone’s well-being.
Our Technological Partners: Committed Choices
Scaleway: Sustainable Infrastructure
Our main infrastructure is hosted in a Scaleway data center in the Paris region, powered by renewable hydroelectric energy. Cooling relies on advanced technologies like direct free cooling and adiabatic cooling, with a PUE (energy efficiency) of 1.15 and a WUE (water efficiency) below 0.2. Learn more about their environmental commitment and their impact report.
Cloudflare: Responsible Security and Performance
We collaborate with Cloudflare, a global leader in internet networks, to secure and optimize our solutions. Beyond performance, Cloudflare is committed to a greener internet—an objective we share. Check out their initiatives on a sustainable internet and their sustainability blog.
Algorand: An Ethical Blockchain
Algorand is at the core of our technological choices due to its sustainable model. Its PPoS algorithm resolves the blockchain trilemma (scalability, decentralization, security) while adding a fourth dimension: sustainability. In partnership with ClimateTrade, Algorand offsets its CO2 emissions and supports projects against climate change—a commitment that resonates with our values.
