Our objective is to significantly reduce our organisation's carbon footprint and contribute to global efforts to mitigate climate change, by implementing comprehensive measures across all operations.
This is doubly important for us as an HPC provider: compute is energy. Designing efficient architectures, lifting hardware utilisation and cutting idle capacity reduces both carbon and cost at the same time, which is built into how we deliver every engagement.
Key strategies
Energy efficiency
- Conduct energy audits of all office spaces and data centres.
- Upgrade to energy-efficient IT equipment, lighting and HVAC systems.
- Implement smart office technologies to optimise energy use.
Sustainable IT practices
- Implement cloud-based solutions to reduce on-premises server requirements.
- Adopt virtualisation technologies to maximise hardware efficiency.
- Establish e-waste recycling programmes for proper disposal of electronic equipment.
Remote work and digital collaboration
- Promote remote work options to reduce commuting-related emissions.
- Invest in advanced digital collaboration tools to minimise travel requirements.
Sustainable transportation
- Run a green commuting programme, including incentives for public transit, carpooling and biking.
- Prioritise low-carbon travel options for necessary business trips.
Sustainable procurement
- Maintain a sustainable procurement policy for IT equipment and office supplies.
- Prioritise vendors and partners with strong environmental credentials.
- Apply lifecycle assessments to major IT purchases.
Client engagement
- Develop and promote sustainable IT solutions for clients.
- Educate clients on the environmental benefits of cloud computing and energy-efficient IT practices.
- Include sustainability considerations in all client proposals and projects.
Carbon offsetting
- Invest in verified carbon offset projects to compensate for unavoidable emissions.
- Prioritise technology-focused and renewable energy projects for offsetting.
Employee engagement
- Provide training on sustainable IT practices and carbon reduction strategies.
- Encourage employee-led sustainability initiatives.
- Integrate sustainability metrics into performance evaluations.
Innovation and technology
- Invest in R&D of energy-efficient IT solutions.
- Use data analytics and AI to optimise energy use in IT operations.
- Explore emerging technologies such as edge computing for potential energy savings.
This policy is reviewed and updated annually to ensure alignment with the latest climate science, technological advancements and regulatory requirements.
Mihai Ionescu, CEO, Semaca Ltd · 15 June 2026