Corporate Social Responsibility

Environmental responsibility

Instinctools recognizes the importance of global environment protection for human well-being. Our commitment is certified under ISO 14001:2015, which makes sure our environmental management systems meet international standards. In line with this, our locations operate in accordance with local environmental laws. We pay particular attention to environmental challenges and adhere to the “precautionary principle” in conducting our business operations.

We follow GreenIT concepts while choosing equipment and infrastructure for our offices by using:

Hetzner Online, which has been awarded the GreenIT Best Practice Award for its responsible environmental practices, as our main cloud data center.

Apple and Dell equipment at our workplaces, products created by leaders in Green Technologies.

Hewlett Packard equipment, renowned for its environmental sustainability, for building office infrastructure.

We strongly believe in contributing to environmental and ecological improvements, and we actively prevent further environmental degradation through actions such as:

Reducing paper usage by relying on electronic communication and scanning documents instead of printing

Conserving water and electricity by using common water filters, energy-efficient appliances, and avoiding harmful environmental activities at our events

Sorting waste by collecting glass, paper, plastic, used batteries, and hardware into separate containers

Using renewable energy to power some of our offices

Social responsibility for our employees

Compliance with the law and legal systems is a fundamental principle for *instinctools. Our offices operate in accordance with the legal frameworks of their respective locations.

We adhere to all employee legislation and go beyond to create a nurturing environment by offering a variety of benefits to promote employee well-being, including:

sport activities
career training compensations
discounts on our partners’ services
fruits and vitamins as per season needs
corporate holiday celebrations
birthday and special occasions gifts
corporate contests and rewards
family events

We strive to provide a comfortable workspace with convenient offices and a pleasant atmosphere, organized meticulously by a team of office managers. As part of our dedication to workplace safety, we are certified under ISO 45001:2018, ensuring that our occupational health and safety management systems are in place and comply with international standards.

Education and training

We believe that career development as well as personal growth opens new horizons and level of satisfaction for individuals. We support any educational initiative from our specialists by providing them with extra finances and spare time for self-development.

Instinctools regularly organizes courses for IT specialists on different technologies. Our lead and senior developers were mentors for beginners in IT career at IT-Marathon and Blockchain School.

We conduct regular soft skills development trainings for our team, with world-class trainers teaching best practices.

We offer English classes led by experienced teachers to continuously improve the English proficiency of our specialists. Everyone is invited to attend, and our programs are based on an individual approach.

Our senior specialists often teach at IT academies, High Tech Park, and local industry organizations. They also collaborate with local universities to give career guidance to students.

Community

Instinctools actively supports those in need within local communities and globally. We frequently organize collections for individuals with health issues and donate to support their medical treatment.

We also donate to international organizations like Doctors Without Borders and local groups such as Menschen in Not. Additionally, we support local pet shelters.

We participate in the “Lid for Life” movement by collecting plastic lids from bottles and passing them to organizations that sell them to recycling plants. The funds raised go towards medical support for children in need. This initiative helps both sick children and the environment by reducing plastic waste.

Instinctools supports creative artists, sharing our success with them. In 2019, we engaged in an international cultural project at the Venice Biennale through a sponsorship agreement with the German artist duo Müller & Sohn.

Sustainability management and leadership

Instinctools’ goal is to achieve long-term profitable growth while maintaining trust and compliance across all facets of our operations. To support this, we follow the ISO 9001:2015 quality standard, which helps us consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements. Our commitment to ethics is reinforced by our certification in ISO 37001:2016, which supports our anti-bribery management system, promoting transparency and ethical conduct across all transactions.

The company’s adherence to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 safeguards the security of information systems and sensitive data, shoring up our dedication to data protection and integrity.

Our managers are responsible for planning and implementing sustainable corporate governance, leading by example as role models for our employees in terms of compliance and sustainability guidelines. They set an example in personal conduct, performance, transparency, and social skills.

Instinctools’ managers have organizational and supervisory duties and are responsible for ensuring that no legal infringements occur within their areas of responsibility. This responsibility extends to delegated tasks.

Key rules for managers include:

Careful employee hiring, ensuring candidates possess the right personality traits and work expertise
Precise delegation of tasks, ensuring compliance with legal requirements
Ongoing monitoring of compliance with legal requirements
Clear communication that breaking the law is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action

To foster leadership skills, outstanding employees are encouraged to join the Leadership Club at *instinctools.