Environmental Policy

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to:

Reducing our carbon footprint Promoting energy efficiency Encouraging sustainable practices among our employees and customers Complying with all relevant environmental legislation and regulations.

Key Initiatives

Renewable Energy

We have invested in a large-scale solar panel installation at our Manchester configuration centre:

• 149 solar panels installed on our extensive roof space
• Currently generating 60-70% of our electricity needs from this renewable source
• Aiming to increase this percentage over time
• Significantly reducing our carbon footprint and dependence on non-renewable energy sources

For our remaining electricity needs, we partner with Total Gas and Power as our supplier, using their ECO energy product. The renewable electricity is generated from sources including solar, wind and biomass, and is backed by REGO (Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin) certificates, ensuring our commitment to 100% renewable energy usage across our operations.

Sustainable Transportation

We support our employees in transitioning to more environmentally friendly transportation options:

• Company car scheme encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles
• Free charging facilities provided for employee use

Energy-Efficient Solutions

In our core business activities, we prioritize energy efficiency:

• Designing and recommending power-efficient solutions for our customers
• Special focus on energy optimization in AI and high-performance computing environments
• Active involvement in next-generation liquid cooling solutions, including Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) and immersion cooling technologies, to significantly reduce energy consumption in data centers
• Substantial investment in our demonstration lab for liquid cooling technologies, enabling customers to experience these highly energy-efficient solutions firsthand
• Dedicated technical expertise to support customer adoption of liquid cooling, which can reduce energy consumption by up to 40% compared to traditional air cooling methods
• Commitment to promoting liquid cooling as a sustainable choice for modern data centers, particularly for high-density computing applications

Waste Reduction and Recycling

We are committed to minimizing waste and promoting recycling:

• Comprehensive recycling program for packaging materials
• Proper disposal and recycling of electronic waste through partnership with certified e-waste recyclers for responsible disposal of old or defective hardware
• Encouraging paperless operations where possible

Supplier Engagement

We work closely with our suppliers to:

• Source products with minimal environmental impact
• Encourage the use of recyclable and biodegradable packaging
• Promote transparency in the supply chain regarding environmental practices

Ecology Scheme Donation

We are proud to contribute to environmental conservation efforts:

• 3.5-year membership with an Ecology scheme that focuses on carbon avoidance initiatives
• Monthly donations to this Ecology scheme on a per-employee basis
• Supporting initiatives that protect and restore natural habitats
• Encouraging employee awareness and involvement in ecological conservation

Conclusion

At Vesper Technologies Limited, we believe that environmental responsibility is not just good for the planet, but also good for business. We are committed to leading by example in our industry and continually striving to reduce our environmental impact while providing top-quality IT hardware solutions to our customers.

This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect our ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship.