1.Paper
- We will reduce the amount of paper used in the office.
- We will seek to only buy recycled and recyclable products.
- No paper will be wasted; as far as possible, everything will get recycled.
2.Energy
- We will reduce the amount of energy we use as much as possible.
- Computers, lights, copiers and printers will be switched off when not in use and heating and ventilation will be used effectively and efficiently with reducing energy consumption in mind.
- The energy consumption of new equipment will be assessed when making purchasing decisions.
3.Office supplies
- We will reduce the amount of office supplies we use and only buy what is required
- We will look at the environmental criteria of new office supplies and, wherever possible, buy more environment-friendly products.
4.Office maintenance and cleaning
- Office cleaning and maintenance will be as environmentally-friendly as possible.
- Cleaning products and hygiene services will be assessed for their environmental performance.
- Any office refurbishment decisions will take the environment into account, including decorating materials and office furniture.
5. Recycling
- All paper and other products that can be recycled will be routinely collected for recycling.
- We will endeavour to make anything that we send out to our clients as recyclable as possible.
- When buying new products, their recyclability will be a key factor.
- We will liaise with our clients, customers and suppliers to make environmental issues an important part of our operations.
6. Transport and getting to work
- We will endeavour to promote environmentally friendly forms of transport wherever possible, including incentives to cyclists and those who use public transport.
- Company-owned vehicles will be maintained and operated as efficiently as possible to maximise their performance from an environmental point of view. New vehicles will be assessed from an environmental perspective before purchase.
- Other transport used for work purposes will be as environmentally-friendly as possible.
7. Carbon footprint
- All efforts are made to reduce our carbon footprint, and we regularly evaluate our impact on the environment.
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