Sustainability Services & Strategies
Sustainable Business
At ACA Group, we believe in leveraging the transformative power of technology to forge a sustainable future. Our comprehensive suite of IT services, spanning from strategic planning to innovative technology implementation, is meticulously designed to support your sustainability journey. With a robust foundation in digital strategy, custom software development, innovation, and dedicated project management, we offer a holistic approach to digital transformation that prioritizes sustainability at its core.
Our team helps you build a sustainable future by combining and balancing our expert knowledige with the power of technology and innovation, in an authentic and value-driven way.
Sustainable Business Transformation Framework
Our services follow the PWC's Sustainable Business Transformation framework, which consists of five crucial phases:
- Maturity and baselining
- Strategy development
- Transformation planning and roadmap
- Implementation (design, develop, implement)
- Operationalise and deliver sustained outcomes
With our services we leverage the transformative power of technology to forge a sustainable future, following the Sustainable Business Transformation framework.
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Sustainable Digital StrategyWe help you craft digital strategies that not only drive business growth but also foster sustainability. Our approach integrates sustainable practices into your digital transformation journey, ensuring that your business thrives in harmony with the environment.
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Inclusive & human-centered design & developmentOur technology solutions and services are meticulously designed with inclusivity and sustainability at their forefront. We provide comprehensive advice to ensure that your digital transformation journey is accessible, equitable, and beneficial for all.
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Green software developmentWe support you in decarbonizing software by adopting green computing practices that minimize environmental impact. Our focus on modularity, legacy modernization, and efficient resource utilization helps reduce the carbon footprint of your digital operations.
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Sustainable data managementRecognizing data as the new energy, we offer sustainable data management solutions that empower you with insights for value-led sustainability. Our strategies are designed to support circular thinking, business remodeling, and effective impact measurement, preparing you for compliance with CSRD and other sustainability standards.
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Project management (sustainability-focused)Our project management services are tailored to drive organizational engagement, innovation, and sustainable change. We integrate sustainability reporting (such as ESG/CSDR) into project management practices and leverage collaborative platforms for sustainable growth.
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Accelerating sustainable innovationIgniting sustainable transformation by merging innovative thinking with practical sustainability integration. Our approach reshapes business models and operational practices to align with sustainable principles, driving both environmental stewardship and economic growth.
Sustainability Talks & Content Hub
Interested in learning more? We can offer onsite or online talks & workshops by sustainability experts.
Sustainability Projects
Some of our latest sustainable realistions for customers and partners:
- Amai! Flanders selects ACA Group's AI application for people with visual impairments
The LiLi app (inclusive mobility) by ACA Group was selected by Amai!, an initiative of the Flemish government, and chosen by the public as 1 of the 5 projects of the year to commence in 2024. The LiLi-app was selected for the category: mobility.
- Top Ranking for ACA Group & Valipac in category Technology & Global Impact at the 2023 Trends Impact Awards
We are proud to announce that ACA Group and Valipac have achieved a top ranking at the Trends Impact Awards 2023. Both in the subcategory "Technology" and in "Global Impact" across all categories. This achievement of our Rematics (REcognition of MATerials In ContainerS) project reflects our commitment to sustainability and innovation.
- Innovative data dashboard for amfori’s sustainability platform
For amfori's sustainability platform, we created a completely new and user-friendly insights dashboard.
- Health Empower app – Groep IDEWE
Together with Group IDEWE, we developed an app that enables people to monitor and improve their own health with the help of smart coaching and personalized advice.
- Using IoT and digital canaries to improve health
In this blog post, we describe how we used IoT technology to enable a digital transformation for one of our customers in order to improve the health of people in workplaces.
- Stimulating culture across borders – Perform Europe
For Perform Europe, we created a digital platform with Firebase that brings performers and presenters together all across Europe and the UK.
Actions speak louder than words
The SDG Framework
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was the beginning of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's). They are also known as the Global Goals, adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to:
- end poverty
- protect the planet
- ensure peace & prosperity
By incorporating the SDGs in every branch of our organization, we do not only try to take care of the society, the economy and the environment, but also of our team’s talents and ambitions. We don’t just approach sustainability in a theoretical way, we dive deep in projects both internal and external with all of our stakeholders.
Achievements & Talks
- ACA Group has been awarded EcoVadis Silver label
EcoVadis, The World’s Most Trusted Business Sustainability Ratings organization has honored ACA Group with a 2022 Silver Award Rating in Sustainability.
- ACA Group in Trends Magazine: Digital Transition and Sustainability
In this interview with Trends Magazine, CEO Ronny Ruyters and Dorien Jorissen talk about ACA Group's growth through acquisitions such as Flow Pilots last year and the importance of guiding clients through a sustainable and digital transition.
- Top Ranking for ACA Group & Valipac in category Technology & Global Impact at the 2023 Trends Impact Awards
We are proud to announce that ACA Group and Valipac have achieved a top ranking at the Trends Impact Awards 2023. Both in the subcategory "Technology" and in "Global Impact" across all categories. This achievement of our Rematics (REcognition of MATerials In ContainerS) project reflects our commitment to sustainability and innovation.
- ACA Group at the VOKA network evening: tech as the ultimate Jekyll & Hyde in sustainability
On 24 October 2023, our office was host for a VOKA Sustainable Development network evening. We delved into the strategic intersection of IT, digitalisation, and sustainability – known as the 'Twin Transition.
- ACA Group wins Data News Award for Most Environmentally Responsible ICT Company of the Year
We are extremely proud to announce that we received the award of 'Most Environmentally Responsible ICT Company of the Year' during the DataNews Awards 2022!
- Sustainable Enterprise Laureate 2022 - VCDO Charter
We are extremely proud to announce that we received the VCDO certificate for 2022 (a recognized UNITAR sustainability certificate)
- DataNews: How ACA Group is revolutionizing the IT landscape
In a recent DataNews article from September 20, 2023, ACA Group's CDO and Sustainability Lead, Dorien Jorissen, emphasized the evolving view of sustainability in IT.
I believe that the intersection of technology and sustainability holds the key to unlocking a future where economic growth and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. At ACA Group, we don't just embrace innovation; we ensure it serves the planet, empowering businesses to lead the charge towards a more sustainable and inclusive world. Our commitment is to guide you through every step of your sustainability journey, integrating cutting-edge solutions that not only drive success but also contribute positively to the world we share.
— Dorien Jorissen, Sustainability Expert at ACA Group
ACA team <3 Sustainability
Sustainability is at core of our purpose, company culture and business. We believe and see that sustainable business behaviour and solutions not only lead to a better future, but major competitive advantages aswell. Want to know why and how the ACA team supports sustainability throughout the entire organization?
- ACA Group achieves the "Great Place To Work" label again!
ACA group may once again officially call itself a Great Place to Work by achieving the label!
- Sustainability Superhero: how team member Bernd helps people, animals and the planet
In this blog post, team member Bernd tells us more about what he is doing to help people, planet and the animals on it.
- Our transition to a fully electric fleet by 2025
ACA Group is in a transition to have a fully electric fleet by 2025. Read all about how we started this project 10 years ago!
- 'Twin Transition' - Strengthen your business with a digital and sustainable transition
In this interview with VOKA, Dorien Jorissen (CDO & Sustainability Lead at ACA Group) shares her views on how a company should commit to sustainability and digitisation.
- How we got certified as a Great Place to Work
In this blogpost, we’ll tell you how we achieved the Great Place to Work label and how we want to keep improving even further!
