Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (DSGX.US) is a provider of cloud-based logistics and supply chain management software and services to businesses.

Its core operations do not involve lending, insuring, moving, or storing money for consumers, nor does it operate as a financial institution. Therefore, all KPIs related to consumer financial services, such as underserved client share, pricing fairness, exploitative fee exposure, inclusion initiatives (financial), data accessibility (financial), fair lending compliance, wealth building outcomes, profit reinvestment in community finance, financial literacy initiatives, debt burden ratio, geographic inclusion (banking deserts), and product simplicity (financial products), are not applicable to its business model based on the provided evidence.

Kind to Animals

Descartes Systems Group Inc. (DSGX.US) is a global provider of cloud-based logistics and supply chain management software and services. The company's core business model does not involve animal testing, animal-derived products, animal agriculture, or direct impact on wildlife habitats. The 2022 ESG Report explicitly states that data for all relevant KPIs under 'Kind to Animals' – including cruelty-free certifications, animal testing policies, alternative testing methods, humane certifications for animal-related operations, wildlife conservation initiatives, ethical alternatives for animal-derived ingredients, supplier audits for animal welfare, cage-free sourcing, animal testing volume, R&D investment in animal-free technologies, animal agriculture practices, animal-free research collaborations, and public policy engagement related to animal welfare – are 'Not applicable'.

Therefore, all KPIs related to the 'Kind to Animals' ethical value are not applicable to DSGX.US, as its operations do not intersect with these areas.

No War, No Weapons

The company has a policy to avoid conflict minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and associated modern slavery risks.

It states that none of its suppliers have indicated conflict minerals in their components, and there is no reason to believe conflict minerals are present in its BTLE devices. Policies are in place to ensure supplier adherence to values and ethics. The Audit Committee oversees compliance with employment and ethics globally. The company provides export compliance solutions to defense industry clients, which it views as a strategic expansion into that market, but no revenue percentage from these activities is disclosed. Its export compliance software helps manage regulations like ITAR, EAR, OFAC sanctions, and EU regulations, including screening for denied parties and embargoed countries. The company reviews supplier assurances and statements annually.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

The provided articles consistently indicate a lack of specific metrics and detailed data regarding Descartes Systems Group's performance in areas related to Respect for Cultures & Communities. Article 0 explicitly states a "Lack of specific metrics related to DSGX.US's Respect for Cultures & Communities," noting that the report "lacks detailed data on community engagement, cultural preservation investments, or FPIC participation rates."

Other articles (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) also confirm the absence of quantitative data or specific information relevant to these metrics. Consequently, there is no evidence to score any of the KPIs under this value.

Safe & Smart Tech

Descartes Systems Group has not reported any recent security news or data breaches.

The company has a defined security breach response plan, including initial notification within 72 hours, a summary within 5 business days, and a detailed report within 15 business days. Descartes conducts an annual SSAE 18 SOC 2, Type 2 audit. The company states it encrypts personal data on backup media, electronic files on personal devices, and logs shipped offsite. Employees confirm Information Security End User policies at hiring and upon updates, with regular corporate communications and situation-relevant training provided. The company has access and authorization systems, password protection, firewall technology, and log monitoring to prevent unauthorized data use, with no documented incidents. Operating system patch notifications are applied, and change, incident, and problem management procedures are in place. A security patch was issued in February 2025 for critical vulnerabilities in the Struts2 framework and file upload functionalities in the EASE application. Descartes states it is committed to GDPR compliance by May 25, 2018, and is assessing solutions and contracts to ensure compliance. The company also states compliance with PIPEDA, UK GDPR, CCPA, and FADP, and uses Model Clauses and UK Addendum. However, the company handles data subject requests for access or removal through its customers, who are responsible for responding, with Descartes assisting on written instruction. Authentication security includes password composition and protection processes, user ID and password features, and firewall technology, but multi-factor authentication (MFA) availability is not specified.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Descartes Systems Group has implemented several waste reduction initiatives, including ongoing efforts towards paperless operations, electronic document signing, leveraging digital communication tools to reduce travel, implementing recycling programs, employing a notice-and-access method for annual meeting materials, and scaling back its physical office footprint by 38,000 square feet in the past year.

The company also focuses on optimizing packaging design to minimize excess material and reduce overall waste. For material efficiency, the company's main data centers use 100% renewable energy, and its cloud-based solutions led to customers saving over 2 million tons of CO2, 3.6 billion sheets of paper, and 941 million liters of fuel in 2023. Descartes establishes sustainability criteria for supplier selection, encourages environmentally friendly practices, and builds partnerships with suppliers aligning with ethical, social, and environmental values. The company provides an Environmental Impact Guide to educate customers on sustainable logistics practices. Descartes advocates for reducing packaging waste by using recyclable or biodegradable materials and optimizing packaging design to minimize excess material. The emphasis on recyclable and biodegradable packaging, along with minimizing excess material, aligns with circular design principles.