Expereo is redefining how the managed network services sector approaches sustainability performance. The world-leading Managed Network-as-a-Service provider has achieved an EcoVadis Silver Rating, ranking in the 92nd percentile and placing among the top 15% of its industry category. The achievement represents a significant 10-point improvement from its previous Bronze rating, demonstrating the company’s commitment to strengthening ESG governance and responsible business practices.

Comprehensive Performance Gains Across All Pillars

The telecommunications infrastructure provider recorded improvements across all four EcoVadis assessment pillars: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The most substantial progress came in Labour and Human Rights, which rose 19 points year-on-year, alongside Environment, which increased by 10 points.

These gains have been independently validated through external recognition, including Expereo’s Great Place to Work UAE Certification for 2026 and its Singapore Employee Experience of the Year win at the Asian Experience Awards 2025. This external validation reinforces the authenticity of the company’s human rights and workplace culture improvements.

Ben Elms, CEO at Expereo, said:

“We are incredibly proud of this achievement. Moving from a Bronze to a Silver rating in just a year reflects the progress our teams have made in embedding sustainability across our operations, procurement, and people practices.”

Circular Economy Integration and Material Reduction

Central to Expereo’s improved environmental performance has been its implementation of circular economy practices. The company has reduced material consumption, minimised waste, and rolled out initiatives such as the Cisco Refurbish Project. These operational changes demonstrate how technology infrastructure providers can meaningfully reduce their environmental footprint whilst maintaining service quality.

The company has also strengthened its supplier governance through enhanced risk assessments and the introduction of bi-annual supplier sustainability evaluations. This approach ensures sustainability considerations are embedded throughout the value chain rather than being treated as an isolated concern.

Ben Elms continued:

“We have reduced material consumption, minimised waste, and rolled out initiatives such as the Cisco Refurbish Project, while strengthening risk assessments and introducing bi‑annual supplier sustainability evaluations. These efforts give our customers confidence that they are working with a company aligned with their values and ethical business standards.”

Strategic Sustainability Framework

Expereo’s sustainability strategy is anchored around three core pillars that address different aspects of responsible business operations. The Environment pillar focuses on building a rigorous CO₂ inventory and embedding circular economy practices across operations. The People pillar involves investing in employee health, wellbeing, and fostering a more inclusive workplace culture across global teams.

The third pillar centres on Green Procurement Policy, implementing strong sustainability criteria for data centre partnerships focused on clean energy. This includes prioritising the procurement of recycled customer equipment and extending Customer Premises Equipment lifecycle in a safe manner.

Future Expansion of Sustainable Practices

Looking ahead, Expereo plans to expand the use of refurbished equipment, further align cloud hosting and supplier selection with lower-carbon criteria, and deepen transparency across its value chain. These initiatives are designed to support customer and partner expectations for more resilient, transparent and sustainable digital infrastructure.

By combining supplier governance, circular economy practices and improved carbon accounting, the company is building a more data-driven foundation for future ESG performance and reporting. This comprehensive approach positions Expereo to meet the growing demand from enterprise customers for sustainable technology partnerships.

Ben Elms reflected:

“This milestone is a testament to our collective commitment to driving meaningful and lasting impact, and we look forward to building on this momentum in the year ahead.”

Industry Leadership in Sustainable Infrastructure

This recognition highlights how managed network service providers can integrate sustainability considerations into their core business operations whilst maintaining competitive advantage. As the trusted partner of 60% of Fortune 500 companies, powering enterprise and government sites in more than 190 countries, Expereo’s sustainability improvements have significant ripple effects across global business networks.

The company’s achievement demonstrates that sustainable practices in the telecommunications infrastructure sector can be both environmentally beneficial and commercially viable, setting a benchmark for industry peers to follow.