CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

At Portfolio, we believe that technology should not only drive business success but also make a positive impact on the world. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment reflects our dedication to operating with integrity, reducing our environmental footprint, and empowering the communities and clients we serve.

Our CSR framework focuses on seven core pillars: Sustainability, Social Impact, Digital Impact, Philanthropy, Diversity & Inclusion, Supply Chain Responsibility, and Security & Privacy. These principles guide how we operate, serve our clients, and contribute to society.

Portfolio is committed to minimizing our environmental footprint and helping our clients do the same.

• Promoting cloud-first, energy-efficient solutions to reduce server energy consumption
   
• Minimizing paper and waste by adopting digital workflows and e-signatures
   
• Partnering with vendors and suppliers that follow green practices
   
• Encouraging remote work and virtual collaboration to reduce carbon emissions from travel
   

We believe in using our expertise to strengthen communities.

• Offering discounted IT services for nonprofits, schools, and community organizations
   
• Hosting digital literacy and cybersecurity workshops to empower local businesses and youth
   
• Supporting local workforce development programs to build IT career pathways
   

Technology can be a force for good—and we ensure it is.

• Providing clients with secure, sustainable IT solutions that improve efficiency and reduce waste
   
• Advocating for ethical technology use and data transparency
   
• Helping organizations transition to digital operations that reduce their environmental and operational impact
   

We believe in giving back to the communities we serve.

• Allocating a portion of annual profits to local charities and education initiatives
   
• Encouraging employee volunteerism with paid volunteer hours
   
• Sponsoring STEM education and scholarships for underrepresented groups entering technology fields
   

Innovation thrives in diverse teams.

• Fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected
   
• Promoting gender, racial, and cultural diversity across all levels of the company
   
• Partnering with minority- and women-owned businesses for supplier and subcontractor relationships
   

We hold ourselves—and our partners—to high ethical standards.

• Partnering only with vendors who follow ethical labor, environmental, and security practices
   
• Regularly reviewing supplier compliance with sustainability and human rights standards
   
• Prioritizing local suppliers whenever possible to support regional economies
   

As a technology company, safeguarding data is central to our CSR commitment.

• Adhering to strict security standards (ISO, NIST, GDPR-compliant practices)
   
• Training employees on data privacy and security best practices
   
• Helping clients protect sensitive data with robust cybersecurity solutions
   

Portfolio is committed to responsible advocacy and transparency.

• Supporting policies that promote digital equity, cybersecurity, and workforce development
   
• Maintaining political neutrality while advocating for technology standards that benefit communities
   
• Participating in industry associations to help shape ethical IT practices
   

At Portfolio, our CSR efforts are not just policies—they’re a core part of how we do business. We believe that by aligning technology with sustainability, ethics, and social good, we can deliver greater value to our clients, our communities, and our planet.