Supplier Assessment Program
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Responsible Supply Chain Program
To achieve our goal of working with accountable suppliers, we have created a Responsible Supply Chain Program (RSCP) that evaluates our suppliers based on their performance in areas such as the environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
Our RSCP program has been designed to ensure that our suppliers adhere to responsible business practices and that we work together to promote sustainability across our supply chain. By implementing the RSCP, Akamai aims to foster a responsible and ethical supply chain that upholds our values and benefits for all of our stakeholders through:
Aligning our suppliers to our ESG goals and values
Minimizing risk and reputational impact
Meeting customer expectations and requirements
Preparing for supply chain regulations
Strengthening supplier relationships and performance
Meeting our 2030 sustainability goals
Collaborating with Data Center Vendors
Akamai’s distributed network spans over 4,350+ locations worldwide, making collaboration with our colocation providers essential for tracking power consumption and understanding energy sources. We depend on these partners to supply detailed data on the power usage of our equipment and the proportion of energy sourced from renewable generation.
To measure progress toward our renewable energy and net-zero targets, we’ve implemented a multifaceted approach. Each year, we receive attestations from our colocation providers detailing the percent of renewable energy used at their facilities and the origins of that energy.
From a contractual standpoint, we have established a set of sustainability principles outlining clear requirements and expectations for suppliers to support our sustainability goals. These requirements are embedded in every stage of data center space and power procurement — from RFPs and requests for information (RFIs) to colocation agreements. This approach ensures consistent practices across all suppliers, regardless of their size or global location. It also allows us to devote more attention to discussions focused on opportunities with our partners that result in additional clean energy generation and acquisition.
We look forward to continuing to collaborate closely with our data center partners to help create a decarbonized internet infrastructure.