nicos AG publishes 1st sustainability report
Münster, July 16, 2021: "All beginnings are difficult, and that applies equally: There is magic in every beginning. Because when a company introduces a new and consistent corporate responsibility strategy, like nicos AG, it means a lot of (persuasive) work, but on the other hand also many opportunities, ideas and experiences of success," is how Ann Neudek, Director Brand & Corporate Responsibility nicos AG, begins the network specialist's first sustainability report.
A year ago, nicos AG implemented a comprehensive corporate responsibility strategy in its corporate strategy. This marks the beginning of a long-term restructuring process.
Since then, the globally active managed services provider based in Münster/Westphalia has consciously realigned its actions with regard to the environment, social issues and society in a sustainable manner. Components of this new strategy include reviewing all corporate aspects and creating transparency. The creation of a sustainability reportwhich is now available in its first edition.
This report discloses the status quo with key figures and statistics. The sustainability report is aimed at employees, customers, suppliers and anyone interested in nicos AG. The first sustainability report highlights a comprehensive package of measures designed to achieve the following goals:
The health, satisfaction and well-being of employees should be improved and safeguarded through measures, offers and smooth processes. Fairness and sustainability should be taken into account in operational activities and purchasing and, if necessary, compensatory measures should be taken. Responsible and respectful dealings should be maintained with all employees and customers. This also includes respect among employees and towards the company. nicos AG strives to become even more involved as a company in numerous social issues. Targeted investments in training, know-how and qualifications round off the package of measures.
"As an IT service provider, we are convinced that we will only be able to successfully implement our business model in the future by acting responsibly and with foresight," explains nicos CEO Axel Metzger. "We therefore consider sustainability and corporate responsibility to be one of the most important components of our corporate values."
Company founder Thomas Brosch adds: "For this reason, corporate responsibility is an integral part of our corporate strategy. We see it as our duty to act in accordance with the law and our values. It is important to us to give something back to the community."
The first sustainability report is now available as a PDF download on the nicos AG website.
The company also documents its first steps towards sustainability in short, authentic video clips and photos in its CR vlog. It also addresses hurdles that may arise.
About nicos AG
nicos AG specializes in secure, global data communication. As a managed services provider, it connects the sites and production facilities of medium-sized companies worldwide via so-called WANs (wide area networks). It provides all services from planning and installation to secure 24/7 operation and guarantees maximum availability and the highest possible security with its managed services. In over 20 years, nicos AG has implemented more than 4,000 customized network solutions at over 2,000 locations in 130 countries. Today, nicos AG is the parent company of a group of companies with around 180 employees, 160 of whom work at the Münster/Westphalia site and 20 in subsidiaries. Awarded the TOP 100 Innovator seal (2021), nicos AG is one of the most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany. The ISO/IEC 27001 certificate for the nicos information management system (ISMS) attests to the high importance of information security in the company.
Further information: www.nicos-ag.com
About the nicos group of companies
The nicos group of companies consists of nicos AG and its four
subsidiaries, each of which specializes in a particular area: nicos AG, based in Münster/Westphalia, offers all services from design and implementation to the secure 24/7 operation of global data networks from a single source. The competent specialists of the subsidiaries woyn in the Philippines and nicos Australia support the network specialists in the central SOC (Service Operation Center) in Münster. nicos cyber defense GmbH offers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the best possible protection against threats from the Internet and cyberattacks. Researching and developing new possibilities for intelligent communication channels is the focus of nicos Research & Development.
Further information: www.nicos-cdc.com | www.woyn.com
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Ann Neudek, Director Brand & Corporate Responsibility
nicos board of directors (from left to right): Robert Holm, Axel Metzger and Thomas Brosch
Robert Holm, Member of the Board of nicos AG
Axel Metzger, Member of the Board of nicos AG (Speaker)
Thomas Brosch, CEO and founder of nicos AG