Level of ambition: STI Leader
Pledge 1
Pledge 2
Pledge 3
Pledge 4
Scope of pledges
Programme status. Each participant carries a programme status that reflects the overall progress of its commitments: Engaged (commitments taken, work starting), Shaper (concrete measures under way), Leader (ambitious commitments largely delivered), Champion (the highest level, all commitments achieved and renewed). This status evolves over time.
Pledge levels. Every pledge is classified by ambition level, from 1 to 3, shown as dots next to its thematic. Level 1: a first, foundational commitment. Level 2: a concrete, measurable action with a defined target and timeline. Level 3: the most ambitious commitment, structural and verified against recognised standards.
Progress. Each pledge shows its progress: In progress (work under way within the agreed timeline), Achieved (target reached and validated), Delayed (timeline extended). Alumni companies keep their last recorded pledges and levels.
Founded in 1987 as a spin-off of an engineering association, IMS AG has developed into a leading Swiss software company based in Ittigen near Bern. IMS's core business is the development of complex software solutions, which usually arise from the interaction of individual software and standard software. Their customers' individual software is developed exclusively in Switzerland.
| # | Pledge | Thematic · Level | Progress | SDGs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | By 2028, we achieve high-performance sustainability status for 80% of our software solutions in terms of architecture and infrastructure to ensure optimised handling of our customers' processes.*
* High-performance sustainability status means optimising efficiency and minimising energy consumption, using modular microservice architectures, reducing physical hardware and operating solutions in the cloud. Virtualisation and infrastructure sharing achieve better resource utilisation, which saves approximately 30 % energy compared with standard performance. |
EnvironmentLevel 2 | In progress | 9 · 12 |
| 2 | By 2028, we source 80 % of our goods from suppliers in the greater Bern area with whom we will jointly define measurable sustainability targets and implement them wherever possible, focusing on reducing transport emissions and promoting long-term, trusting partnerships. |
Human RightsLevel 3 | In progress | 13 · 7 |
| 3 | By 2028, we achieve an average employee satisfaction rate of 80% in relation to career development, equal opportunities and working conditions, measured by an annual employee survey and a follow-up of the results as part of individual year-end reviews.*
* Employee satisfaction is measured against previous years using an evaluation grid defined by the management and evaluated by an external third-party organisation. The following initiatives are among the top three measures: equal opportunities for junior staff, family-friendly working conditions, combating the shortage of skilled workers by retaining employees in the long term. |
Fair Work & Internal EngagementLevel 3 | In progress | 8 · 3 · 5 · 10 |
| 4 | By 2028, 80 % of our employees complete at least one training or development program matching their individual profile, and obtain a degree from a computer science-related training institution, recognised by a university or equivalent to a university degree. |
Fair Work & Internal EngagementLevel 2 | In progress | 4 · 8 |
Level 1–3: ambition of each pledge (1 = foundational, 3 = most ambitious). The programme status (STI Engaged → Shaper → Leader → Champion) reflects overall progress. SDGs = UN Sustainable Development Goals. Full explanation on the online profile.
