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The ability to trace an AI-generated answer back to a specific, verifiable source — including which document, version, and date it came from.
IDC Environmental Policy
International Data Group is committed to protecting the environment, the health and safety of our employees, and the community in which we conduct our business. It is our policy to seek continual improvement throughout our business operations to lessen our impact on the local and global environment. We are committed to environmental excellence, pollution prevention and to purchasing products that reduce the use of natural resources.
We fulfill this mission by a commitment to:
Encouraging all partners to share in our mission
Understanding environmental issues and sharing information with our partners
Recognizing that fiscal responsibility is essential to our environmental future
Instilling environmental responsibility as a corporate value
Developing innovative and flexible solutions to bring about change
Using our platforms and position in the IT industry to promote sustainability
Minimize air travel to help reduce our impact on the environment
Minimize use of materials and energy consumption in our offices
Create a working environment that efficiently uses our office space
Develop and maintain a hybrid working model that benefits both our employees and business partners
Encourage employees to measure, minimize and collaborate on reducing energy consumption at home and in the office
Engaging employees and promoting active participation in environmental and sustainability initiatives
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