Case highlights
We are making a commitment for a net zero office by 2025.
We have in place energy efficient lighting with motion sensors, programmable thermostats.
Powering down our computers in the evening.
Moving storage data to the cloud.
Utilising our larger fleet copiers which are set to energy saving mode and switch to sleep mode when not in use.
With our new print solutions we have also incorporated Printreleaf. This platform automatically converts our paper footprint into actual trees. To date we have used 82,381 standard pages which have been offset and 9 trees have been reforested.
The office air conditioning system is running full fresh air and recirculated air has been removed.
We are committed to using Fairtrade Products and are now a Fairtrade Workplace Changer.
We are looking into our supply chains to reduce transportation and have changed our stationery supplier as all their London vehicles are fully electric and all their packaging is recycled.
We are using glass bottles for our milk supplies which has reduced our one-use plastic consumption.
We have recycling facilities for general waste and food in the kitchen areas.
We recycle all our old toners and batteries.
Our IT equipment to include laptops, PCs’s and monitors have been donated to our Charity Partners and this initiative will continue this year and beyond.
We are preparing a strategy to monitor and improve our carbon footprint, details will be communicated and updated on a regular basis, detailing our journey and commitment to net zero by 2025.



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