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People, nature and technology
Netstream places great importance on responsible corporate governance.
Imagine people living fulfilled lives together with technology and nature.
That is why we care for our employees and are committed to sustainability and social projects.
Protecting the environment and the climate is very close to our hearts, because future generations should still be able to enjoy our beautiful planet. But we also take our social responsibility very seriously – particularly through our organisational structure.
Environmental responsibility
With these measures, we try to do our part for climate protection.
Through many small and large measures, we want to support environmental and climate protection and help reduce our footprint. That is why we are constantly looking for new optimisations and projects worth supporting.
100% solar power
Our entire office building and our data centers run on 100% solar power. VMware has also recognised us as “Zero Carbon Committed”.
Cooling our data centers
Instead of generating cold with a machine as usual, our system (since summer 2018) relies on cold from the surroundings. Above a certain outside temperature, we therefore cool with outside air. The Swiss Climate Foundation supported us with the conversion.Sponsoring bee colonies
We have already sponsored several bee colonies. In doing so, we particularly want to support young beekeepers in Switzerland who are committed to organic beekeeping. You can find out more in our blog.
Reducing energy consumption
Over the last two years, we have saved around 30% of our electricity requirements through optimisations. Further optimisations in this area are ongoing.We plant trees
Part of our vision is that people live fulfilled lives together in harmony with technology and nature. As a technical company, it makes us happy when we and our employees can do something good for nature. Trees perform a multitude of tasks for us. For example, they produce oxygen, store carbon and slow down climate change. That is why we planted our own small forest together with the Holzkorporation Witikon (Holzkorporation Witikon and Privatwaldkorporation Witikon). We visit and tend it regularly.Longer life cycles instead of short-term trends
We do not replace our hardware just because a newer or supposedly better model is available. With every investment, we carefully check whether a replacement makes technical and ecological sense. We use existing systems for as long as possible, reuse them elsewhere where possible or send them for sustainable recycling.
In this way, we deliberately extend the life cycle of our infrastructure – and reduce unnecessary waste of resources.
Recycled paper
The paper we still use is recycled. Our paper is certified with the “Blue Angel” label. In this way, we want to conserve our resources.Donating hardware
We donate device components that are no longer in use to the non-profit organisation Labdoo to support education projects. It works worldwide to give children and young people access to IT and education with donated hardware.
Social responsibility
As an employer, we also bear a social responsibility for our employees.
This is what we do for our team.
Flexibility and working from home
Working from home and flexibility have been a priority for us since long before the coronavirus pandemic.Modern office
At the beginning of 2021, we moved into our new office in Wallisellen. On the 4th floor of Richtiareal 4, 4–7 people share each office. There are also various additional workspaces and meeting rooms that make everyday work a little more varied. The central location right next to the Glattzentrum offers plenty of places to eat, easy access and space for a walk during a short break.Drinks and snacks
In our large kitchen, there is room for cooking and snacking. With several ovens and microwaves, it is easy to heat up food brought from home when needed. We also provide various soft drinks free of charge at our bar, and there are always a few snacks by our coffee machine!Office dogs
Our four-legged friends are very welcome in the office. They are a nice change for us and contribute to a good working atmosphere.Personal development
An agile learning organisation thrives, among other things, on the development of each colleague. That is why we support this development with various courses, an internal academy and coaching.Free time matters
We have been working 40 hours a week for a long time. In addition, we all benefit from 25 days of holiday and can buy an additional week if needed.Free Netstream products
All employees receive Netstream products free of charge if needed, such as TV and an internet connection at home.Bike to Work
We support the Bike to Work Challenge and thereby promote health in our company. The aim of the challenge is to cycle to work on as many days as possible. This year, we once again welcomed 2 teams to the challenge who covered 100% of their commute by bike.