At IP Parking, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is central to our operations. As a leading company in the mobility sector, we place great importance on CSR. We are actively committed to sustainability, inclusivity, and responsible business practices. Our innovative solutions and services are focused on creating value for society. We aim to make a positive impact by setting concrete goals such as reducing our CO₂ emissions, promoting inclusion, and improving the reliability and energy efficiency of our equipment. Our CSR policy is built on three pillars: environment, social responsibility and governance.
Environment
We take various measures to minimize our environmental impact and aim to reduce our CO₂ emissions every year. An example of this is our 100% web-based parking management system, which reduces the need for physical presence, leading to fewer trips and lower CO₂ emissions. We encourage carpooling and the use of electric company cars among our employees, contributing to our goal of annually reducing CO₂ emissions per FTE. Additionally, we have implemented energy-saving innovations in our equipment, such as LED lighting and power-saving modes, and continue to seek new ways to improve energy efficiency. We also collaborate with specialized partners for the environmentally friendly disposal and recycling of our products, such as with the Van Leeuwen Group for responsible waste removal in accordance with WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment). Used packaging materials are returned and, if possible, reused. Damaged parts are refurbished where possible through exchange units.
To further reduce CO₂ emissions at our clients' locations, we offer ticketless parking solutions with fully automated license plate recognition for entry and exit, eliminating the need for paper tickets. This technology also reduces emissions in parking garages, as drivers can pass through the barrier without stopping, maintaining a steady speed. This prevents unnecessary stopping and starting of vehicles, which helps save CO₂ emissions.
For delivering our products overseas, we use sea freight, a more environmentally friendly choice due to its low CO₂ emissions per ton-kilometer. Additionally, our products are shipped as stock orders rather than project-based shipments, ensuring that container space is utilized as efficiently as possible. This approach minimizes the risk of shipping partially filled containers, contributing to more efficient transport and a reduced environmental footprint.
Social responsibility
Inclusivity and social engagement are important aspects of our business operations. We collaborate closely with Maakwerk BV, a social enterprise that employs people with barriers to the labor market for the assembly of our products. This partnership not only supports our organization's inclusive vision but also offers employees at Maakwerk the opportunity to transition to IP Parking. We remain committed to expanding inclusive employment and increasing diversity within our workforce. Additionally, we invest in the sustainable employability of our own employees by providing a personal development budget and organizing internal training sessions and workshops.
Our involvement in the community is reflected in our support for various charitable causes, both locally and nationally. We support sports clubs in Deurne and organizations such as Fonds Gehandicaptensport and FC Robinstijn. Additionally, we contribute to Stichting Leven met Kanker, the Radboud Foundation, and make annual donations to the Prinses Maxima Center for Pediatric Oncology. We also support educational projects related to traffic safety for children in Oss and Groningen. Furthermore, we open our doors during the Open Bedrijven Route in Deurne, allowing the local community to get to know our company better.
Governance
IP Parking complies with strict quality and safety standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and VCA* certifications. We are committed to transparency and accountability, as evidenced by our collaboration with FIRA for CSR reporting and our participation in the CO₂ Performance Ladder. Furthermore, we conduct regular internal audits to ensure that our business processes meet the highest ethical and legal standards.
A key aspect of our governance is the reliability of our equipment. IP Parking is a Dutch company, and the development and assembly of our products take place entirely in the Netherlands. We source our materials from Western Europe, ensuring they meet EU standards and minimizing transportation emissions. This also excludes child labor. Through this "insourcing process," we retain direct control over production processes and maintain strict quality standards. Insourcing also ensures that production expertise and critical knowledge remain in-house, which helps deliver reliable products. This allows us to guarantee the highest quality standards. Another example of our governance is our use of PRTG monitoring to proactively detect and resolve malfunctions, contributing to our goal of maintaining and improving the reliability of our systems.
Reporting
Transparency is a core value within our CSR policy. We report annually on our progress and performance through external audits and certifications such as the CO₂ Performance Ladder and FIRA. These reports are publicly available in the CSR register and provide a detailed overview of our impact and areas for improvement. We aim to maintain and further improve our TIM rating (Transparency/Impact/Management) of 3 stars by tightening and achieving our CSR goals each year.