Securing a
sustainable future

Alludo is a global organization built on authenticity, transparency, inclusivity, and creating value for our stakeholders, employees, partners, customers, and community. As part of that core commitment, ESG is not a separate department or initiative at Alludo, but rather infused throughout our entire organization and daily operations.

At Alludo, we’re taking on the ambitious task of reimagining what work looks and feels like. This sweeping initiative has included a comprehensive rebranding, which has given us the chance to be thoughtful and intentional about how we show up in the world. That’s why this is the perfect time to evaluate—and elevate—how ESG aligns with what we do.

Environmental

As a company with a global presence, we are very conscious of the consequences of the climate crisis. Accountability is one of Alludo’s core pillars. We believe that every individual, every department, and every company has a deep responsibility to monitor and mitigate carbon footprint and environmental impact. It's not enough to plant trees once a year or encourage people to avoid printing emails. It’s not enough for one department to push for sustainability efforts. It takes every one of us being accountable, every day.

We’ve taken strides to work toward improved sustainability at the individual level, the customer level, and the overall company level. We know there is a long way to go, and we’re committed to doing the work.

Here are a few initiatives we’ve undertaken to make positive progress to impact sustainability:

Remote-first work environment

Alludo is a remote-first company that empowers employees to choose their preferred work environment whenever possible. We believe in trusting our people to deliver their best work whether they opt to be productive from home or the office.

Thanks to these flexible options, 93% of our employees work remotely. We are proud that the vast majority of our employees no longer commute to an office, saving time expenditure, removing the associated fuel/energy costs of travel, cutting down on traffic, and ultimately reducing carbon emissions. Research indicates that “if everybody able to work from home worldwide did so for one day a week, then global emissions could fall by 24 million metric tons of CO2 a year.” We are aiming much higher by making it possible to work from home permanently.

We’ve heard so many encouraging anecdotes to support the positive environmental impact resulting from our remote-first policy.

Our remote-first policy goes beyond empowering our employees to do their work from anywhere. We also reduced in-person meetings and evaluate when it actually makes sense that a meeting takes place. Plus, when work-related travel is warranted, we encourage employees to take the train (instead of the car or the plane) when possible.

For our employees who continue to work in Alludo office spaces, we were inspired by one local team who launched a grassroots Work-off@Lights-off campaign aimed at promoting sustainability and reducing Alludo’s carbon footprint. Encouraging employees to turn off lights, air conditioning, and charges when not in use, the campaign was a success, seeing a significant 9% drop in energy usage in just a month.

Sustainable Events

When we host events, we choose local and sustainable swag and prefer digital over paper and design reusable banners. We choose energy-efficient venues and provide water refill stations and organic snacks. We travel light and smart with essential staff only.

Sustainability via Technology

Our core product offerings are aligned with our commitment to sustainability, not just within our company but globally. Our technology centers on digital workplace solutions that help companies reduce their carbon footprint far beyond just the ability to work remotely.

Specifically, our digital workspace solutions, Parallels RAS (Remote Application Server) and Parallels Secure Workspace, enable effective use of existing hardware instead of requiring new device purchases – saving both financial investment and environmental impact. The manufacturing process of new hardware is environmentally costly, and repurposing means fewer new machines and less infrastructure headed for electronic waste piles.

We leverage the power of automation, global perspective, and hybrid environments to achieve higher efficiency and lower carbon footprint. We also envision a future where virtual workplaces and solar energy will make our IT equipment even more sustainable.

Our wide range of solutions and products share a common purpose of enabling knowledge workers everywhere to perform their best, whenever and wherever they feel inspired. Simply put, we believe the remote workforce is here to stay. And our solutions are dedicated to giving customers the right tools to make remote productivity a secure and seamless experience for organizations and their employees.

We base our decisions on these beliefs and recognize Alludo employees who embody our beliefs.

Of course, our commitment to social issues extends beyond our established beliefs. It must be infused in what we do every day. Here are a few ways we promote and embrace social issues at Alludo:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

It is our policy and practice to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic.

At Alludo, we are creating and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce. We operate with the belief that embracing diversity is not only the right thing for our employees and our community, but also smart business. We have been on record citing statistics indicating that companies with higher levels of diversity outperform their less diverse counterparts.

We also believe it’s important to be vocal about diversity and promote inclusion in all its forms, which has led our executive leadership team to speak regularly on the topic of diversity. (Examples: Think Digital Partners, WeAreTechWomen, ChiefExecutive.)

We are extremely proud to report that we are above industry standard for the percentage of women in our workforce: Nearly one-third (31%) of our workforce is comprised of women, and we have a particularly strong—and rare—representation at the leadership level. Our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Revenue Officer, and Chief Legal Officer are all women; our operations committee, which consists of our most senior leaders, includes a 32% representation of women; and 33% of our people managers are women, highlighting the efforts we make to ensure equal opportunities and empowerment across all levels of the organization.

Promoting a flexible workplace is one of our key strategies for fostering an inclusive environment at Alludo. Our philosophy is based on encouraging our team members to work where, when, and how they do their best work—capturing inspiration when it strikes and choosing to work at their peak productivity times rather than adhering to rigid schedules. We believe that when people are empowered to do their best work on their terms and their schedule, companies thrive.

In a recent employee survey, 84% of our staff report that remote work has improved their work-life balance, and 98% say their productivity improved or remained the same since transitioning to remote work.

We also broke ground when it comes to destigmatizing neurodiversity. Neurodiversity is diversity, and Alludo has served as a vocal advocate for embracing neurodiversity among our workforce. In 2023 Alludo surveyed nearly 1,000 neurodivergent individuals from several countries about their experiences. Read the full study here.

Our commitment to fostering inclusivity also shines through in the functionality of our products. Remote work is shown to support diversity and improve the employee experience for many groups of people, such as women, BIPOC, neurodivergent individuals, and people with disabilities, by giving them more flexibility, autonomy, and accessibility. Alludo’s Parallels RAS & Parallels Secure Workspace are tools that allow companies to support flexibility in the workplace with productive and secure remote work solutions.

ERGs (Employee Resources Groups)

In 2022, Alludo established its first Employee Resource Group (ERG) to raise employees' awareness of women's rights and support representation of people who identify as women in all areas of our organization. Open to employees of all genders and gender identities, the group’s purpose is to create a supportive place for women, raise awareness of societal issues faced by women, and support Alludo’s business initiatives. In 2023, we introduced two new ERGs – one dedicated to our neurodivergent employees and one to LGBTQIA+ inclusivity and support within our organization.

Our ERG dedicated to neurodivergent employees and allies offers a space where employees can be themselves in a non-judgmental space. Members have spoken openly about their own neurodivergence, and we want to empower people to speak up about their experiences and what helps them feel safe, welcomed, and supported at Alludo.

Our LGBTQIA+ ERG provides a safe environment for LGBTQIA+ people and allies where employees can exchange ideas, learn from each other, and recognize the unique experiences of LGBTQIA+ people in the workplace.

Alludo Connect Days

Although we are remote-first, we also understand the importance of meeting and getting together with our colleagues. That is why we host Alludo Connect Days where our employees can meet, socialize and connect in our offices worldwide.

Alludo Volunteer Days

We offer all employees two days off each year to volunteer and support a cause close to their heart. We have been thrilled to see so many volunteers around the world who have supported their communities.

Alludo Wellness Days and the Right to Disconnect

We believe that true wellness must include opportunities to disconnect. In addition to vacation time, Alludo introduced Wellness Days to all employees in 2023 providing four scheduled days off across the company.

Formalizing our belief in the right to disconnect in 2022, our company introduced a Right To Disconnect Policy to all employees globally. Alludo believes that flexible work environments do best when they're accompanied by policies that prioritize people's wellness and mental health.

“Great Place to Work” Certified

In 2023, our office in Ebene, Mauritius was officially certified by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture. This certification validates our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual can thrive both personally and professionally, emphasizing trust, camaraderie, and shared values among our team.