Social Value in the UK

DXC environment, social and governance strategy

DXC’s vision goes beyond delivering excellence for our customers. We are committed to delivering excellence for our communities too. We achieve this through our focus on social value – the positive impact we create for society through the work we do. Our UK Social Value Practice strives to contribute to a better world through impact-driven programmes – for people, for our planet, and to protect our supply chains.

People

Our inclusive culture powers our results. We are building an inclusive, high-impact culture based on equitable practices and diverse employee perspectives.

DXC Armed Forces Hiring

At DXC, we lead with our values of doing the right thing and delivering excellence every day. We proactively seek and support armed forces leavers to join our team. Their talent and experience is invaluable to our commitment to deliver the mission critical IT services that move the world. Upholding the values of the Armed Forces Covenant is a key element of our commitment to our serving personnel. More information.

DXC Dandelion Programme

The DXC Dandelion Programme provides an environment that supports and celebrates the talents and skills of neurodiverse people — such as those with Autism, ADHD or Dyslexia — and helps them build valuable skills to pursue a career in information technology. We have employed 15 neurodiverse individuals across the UK in our first intake, with the intention to grow to 24 in the first year. More information.

DXC Dandelion Programme has been awarded a Silver award for Best Learning Programme that Supports and Promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from the Brandon Hall Group.

Read the New Statesman article on the DXC Dandelion Programme.

DXC Digital Futures Academy

DXC and Manchester United Foundation have partnered to launch the DXC Digital Futures Academy, a four-year education programme for secondary-school students in the Greater Manchester area. The academy aims to support, inspire and empower young people, connecting them to opportunities and enhancing their career prospects in the technology sector. 50 students aged 12-13 years old have been selected for the programme, which includes teaching technology personal and professional development skills. More information.

Read the New Statesman article on the Digital Futures Academy and our guest blog at techUK.

DXC has been recognised on the Laureus Foundation Sports for Good Index 2023.

UK&I Academic Programme

We value talent at DXC and offer a structured Academic Programme with development opportunities and training to enable our people to jumpstart their careers. Our Academic Programme is designed to broaden and deepen your knowledge and shape your future with us. More information.

DXC Technology achieved a top score of 100 in the 2024 Disability Equality Index – More information.

Planet

We recognise the impact companies have on the environment we all live in. We are advancing the sustainability of our operations and IT services while helping our customers become more sustainable.

UK Net Zero Commitment

We are reducing the carbon footprint of our data centers, offices and other properties. We have committed to set near-term company-wide emissions reductions in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and have set a near-term target to reduce emissions 65% by FY30 against our FY19 baseline. We are committed to being Net Zero in the UK by 2050. Since FY19, we have reduced our direct greenhouse gas emissions by 50% globally. More information.

Read our UK Carbon Reduction Plan

Green Software

Green software development encompasses designing, developing and optimising software in a way that reduces energy consumption and minimizes environmental impact while preserving its quality and integrity. DXC is a member of the Green Software Foundation, a non-profit that provides technology companies with standards and tools for building and delivering more energy-efficient and lower-carbon technology solutions. We are supporting green software by treating it as a core design principle, training our people as certified Green Software Practitioners, and engaging with the Green Software Foundation’s working groups and projects.

In FY23, 96% of the electricity we procured in the UK was from renewable sources

Government Digital Sustainability Alliance

DXC is a member of the Government Digital Sustainability Alliance circular economy working group. The Alliance exists to promote and progress knowledge and capabilities to deliver sustainable digital data and technology across the UK Government and their suppliers. The key focus areas of the circular economy working group are to improve awareness of circular economy, unblock areas that inhibit the procurement of circular devices and services, and enable technology projects that support the circular economy. More information.

3 ways digital technology can help to feed the world sustainably

To meet the challenge of transforming farming to feed the world sustainably, traditional, bio-friendly methods must be complemented by the power of digital technology.

Achieving (truly) sustainable sustainability

Digital is key to the circular economy and sustainability. Technology plays a major role to enable companies to flourish in this economy and meet ESG goals.

The Great Transition: Shifting to digital assets, ESG values and hybrid work

The shift from the industrial model to an information economy based on intangible assets, ESG values and hybrid working patterns is underway.

Driving better insights for ESG decision makers

Every leader in business must become an environmental, social and governance (ESG) decision maker. Being successful at delivering improved ESG outcomes for business and society requires moving beyond traditional ESG reporting, which fails to give the targeted, dynamic picture that business leaders need.

The ESG challenge in banking is real — and massive

The three critical foundations to put in place to successfully transition to an environmentally and socially sustainable organization are an ESG data platform, green IT and an integrated delivery plan.

How about getting some real ESG data?

How about getting some real ESG data in financial services?

A weakness in much environmental data is that it represents only an interpretation of performance, and can therefore be unreliable. A lack of transparency around the audit trail of data is also an issue. A trio of emerging technologies may overcome these limitations.

Five ways software will boost sustainability in the next five years

Software-driven innovation will be at the heart of creating a climate-secure future. Here are five predictions about what its role will be to accelerate sustainability over the next five years.

Protect

Our commitment to social value is underpinned by our commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance. We strive to instil trust and garner respect among the stakeholders we serve through transparent leadership.

DXC Code of Conduct

Responsible Supply Chain

Modern Slavery Statement

Charities we work with

Royal Air Force Charitable Trust - RAFCT

The RAF Charitable Trust is a UK-based charity that supports the RAF family and promotes aviation-related education and outreach programs.

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Walking with the Wounded - WWTW

Walking with the Wounded is a UK-based charity that supports ex-servicemen and women who have been physically, mentally, or socially disadvantaged by their service.

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The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association - SSAFA

The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) is a UK-based charity that provides support to serving and former members of the armed forces and their families.

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Social Value in the UK

People

Planet

3 ways digital technology can help to feed the world sustainably

Providing educational opportunities to support regional and remote communities

Achieving (truly) sustainable sustainability

Supporting remote South Australian community’s technology needs

The Great Transition: Shifting to digital assets, ESG values and hybrid work

DXC Donates Laptops to Tjindu Foundation for Students

Driving better insights for ESG decision makers

The ESG challenge in banking is real — and massive

Brisbane Indigenous Media Association Ltd receives technology boost from DXC Technology

How about getting some real ESG data in financial services?

Five ways software will boost sustainability in the next five years

Protect

Charities we work with

Awards and recognition

Reporting

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