# Corporate Responsibility

## **Corporate Social Responsibility, Supporting our Local Community**

At **Calder IT**, we believe that technology should not only empower businesses but also support communities and be sustainable. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy is deeply rooted in our values of integrity, reliability and Teamwork. We believe it is important to contribute to our local communities through meaningful local partnerships and responsible business practices.

## **Supporting Local Communities**

We actively support charitable and community-focused organisations across Calderdale, including:

### **Community Foundation for Calderdale CFFC**

**Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC)**

As a proud member of CFFC, Calder IT contributes to initiatives that tackle inequality and promote opportunity across Calderdale. Through our membership, we help fund grassroots projects that make a real difference in people’s lives.

### **Overgate Hospice – The Big Build Appeal**

Calder IT is a member of Overgate Hospice’s **Bigger Together Business Club**, supporting their ambitious **Big Build** project. This initiative aims to create a state-of-the-art hospice facility to meet the growing needs of our community, ensuring compassionate care for all who need it.

### **Happy Days**

Calder IT is a member of the **Happy Days Foundation Club,** supporting the charity’s mission to help people facing homelessness and crisis in Calderdale. Through our membership, we contribute to sustainable community initiatives that offer housing, food, and vital support services.

Calder IT also provides proactive IT support and services to a number of local and regional charities, social enterprises and CIC’s, making sure that they have cost effective and reliable solutions for their specific needs. If you are a charitable organisation and want to know more, click here _(link to the Third Sector section of the website)_

## **Fair Work and Employee Wellbeing**

We are a certified signatory of the [West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter](/content/2024/08/14/wyfairworkcharter/index.html), a regional initiative led by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. This charter recognises businesses that demonstrate excellence in:

**Opportunity**

Inclusive hiring and career development.

**Wellbeing**

Supporting physical and mental health.

**Employee Voice**

Empowering staff to shape the workplace.

**Fulfilment**

Creating meaningful roles and growth pathways.

**Security**

Providing stable employment and fair wages.

## **Sustainable IT Practices**

Calder IT is committed to **environmentally responsible disposal** of IT equipment. We follow secure and sustainable IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) practices, including:

- Certified **data destruction** to protect client confidentiality.
- **Recycling and repurposing** of hardware to reduce e-waste.
- Partnering with accredited disposal providers to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.