PLEDGE
Sustainable digitalisation comes down to six core practices for using technology and data ethically, responsibly, and sustainably.
You can start your journey by signing the pledge - a public commitment to these six practices - then use the frameworks to put them into action.
The practices
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Transparency
Disclosing why and how technology and data are used, and engaging with impacted stakeholders.
02
Human Centricity & Privacy
Creating fair, inclusive, and accessible digital solutions that use data ethically and promote human rights and wellbeing.
03
Data Governance & Security
Proactively managing data and systems, while protecting them from unauthorised access and use.
04
Reliability & Resilience
Preventing or reducing the impact of technological interruptions on the business and its stakeholders.
05
Environmental Impact
Measuring and managing the environmental footprint of technology across its lifecycle.
06
Accountability
Setting clear digital responsibilities and ensuring human oversight across our organisation and its supply chain.
The pledge
The pledge is a public commitment to using technology and data ethically, responsibly, and sustainably, worded as follows:
As signatories, we will work to:
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be appropriately transparent about how we use digital technologies and data;
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design and use digital solutions in ways that respect people, privacy and inclusion;
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maintain strong governance, security and oversight of data and digital systems;
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improve the reliability and resilience of critical digital services;
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better understand and manage the environmental impacts of technology; and
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embed accountability and appropriate human oversight across our organisation.
By signing this pledge, we commit to continuous improvement and to advancing these principles in good faith.
Take the pledge
Taking the pledge marks the start of embedding sustainable digitalisation in your organisation, so you don't need to be perfect at the outset. You just need to be able to show demonstrable progress over time.
You can sign the pledge by:
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Downloading the Pledge Form and saving with your company name
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Uploading your logo in the top right of the document
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Entering the full name, title, and company name of the person authorised to sign the form
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Having the authorised representative sign and date the form
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Letting us know whether you would like to be recognised with your company logo on this website
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Emailing the completed form to us at pledge@sdp.digital
Got a question?
Here's some answers to questions about the pledge that we are often asked. Please email us if you have any other questions.
Take the next step
Now that you've taken the pledge let's show how you're bringing sustainable digitalisation practices to life in your organisation. A great way to do this is by applying our frameworks to both your organisational practices and your digital solutions.