Environment, Social and Governance

PURPOSE

At IT Blueprint Solutions, we understand the importance of acting responsibly and recognizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns that impact global sustainability. Our policy highlights our commitment to sustainability, ethical business, and the well-being of our employees, clients, suppliers, and society.

ESG GOVERNANCE

We have established an ESG Committee, led by an ESG Officer, responsible for driving implementation, tracking progress, and producing an annual ESG report.

THE ENVIRONMENT

We acknowledge that climate change poses a serious threat and we are committed to minimizing our environmental footprint.

Key Commitments:

• Waste Management: Minimize and safely dispose of waste.
• Energy Conservation: Reduce energy and water use; support hybrid work to reduce commuting emissions.
• Recycling: Promote a paperless office and recycling practices.
• Compliance: Meet or exceed all environmental legislation.
• Carbon Footprint Tracking: Develop and track a carbon footprint baseline; explore alignment with Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or ISO 14001.

We will continually review our practices to further reduce our environmental impact.

SOCIAL ISSUES

We are committed to promoting human rights, workplace health and safety, equity, and inclusion.

Key Commitments:

• Human Rights: Prohibit human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour.
• Health and Safety: Maintain safe workplaces; offer a comprehensive Workplace Wellness Program.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Promote a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal opportunities.
• Anti-Discrimination: Zero tolerance for harassment, bullying, or discrimination.
• Indigenous Relations: Support BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) and actively seek to engage with Indigenous suppliers and communities.
• Employee ESG Training: Provide ESG awareness training to all employees annually.

SUPPLY CHAIN RESPONSIBILITY

We believe our supply chain must reflect our values:

• Require suppliers to comply with applicable environmental and human rights laws.
• Encourage suppliers to adopt sustainable and ethical practices.
• Use the Supplier Diversity Self-Declaration Form to track supplier diversity.
• Set and report targets for spend with certified diverse suppliers

GOVERNANCE

We hold ourselves to high standards of business ethics, compliance, and transparency:

• Business Ethics: Conduct business with honesty, integrity, and fairness.
• Legal Compliance: Adhere to all relevant laws and oppose illegal practices.
• Accountability: Maintain open communication and responsible financial practices.
• Anti-Corruption: Enforce zero tolerance for bribery and corruption.
• Conflicts of Interest: Identify and manage potential conflicts of interest.

METRICS & REPORTING

We are committed to publishing an annual ESG report including:

• Environmental impact metrics (e.g., energy use, waste reduction)
• Social metrics (e.g., workforce diversity, employee wellness participation)
• Supplier diversity tracking and spend analysis

POLICY REVIEW

This policy will be reviewed at least every two years, or sooner if required, to reflect best practices and our ongoing ESG journey.