We are committed to: Minimising emissions to the atmosphere By reducing energy consumption by 20% using these methods: -switching off phone chargers etc when not in use -using localised lighting sources when applicable -using energy-saving lightbulbs -turning off lights when not in use according to energy-saving guidelines -using electric powered couriers -not purchasing or using company cars -making all employees and partners aware of their impact on energy use. Minimising resource consumption By creating/developing a database of suppliers who are ethically-minded and where possible sustainable. By integrating a check into all purchases and looking for alternatives on a small scale and wherever possible. Waste reduction By re-use and re-cycling of consumables though a premises recycling scheme. By making all employees and partners aware of ways to reduce waste. Local community By buying locally, supporting local companies and traders. By introducing a purchasing/suppliers criterion that chooses local business wherever possible. Life-work balance By allowing staff to conduct their own time management and ensuring that adequate equipment is available to work from home. By working no more then 40 hours per week. Healthy workplace By having a recommended limit of 6 hours per day screen time with breaks. By increasing the provision of ergonomic furniture for home working by 20% and partially investing in all future employees' home work furniture. By providing TFT monitors for all computers. By training on sitting correctly to avoid back strain. By using chairs customised to individual use. By using sit/stand workstations. By using graphics tablets and correctly angled workstations to avoid RSI. By ensuring a supply of healthy drinking water to the workplace at all times. Positive work atmosphere By maintaining open dialogue with all workers regardless of experience and qualifications; transparent communication between all partners and supporting individual needs. By increasing the amount of time spent on play. By ensuring personal development time is in place. By taking measures to improve communications. Like minded network By checking before entering into any kind of relationship (client/supplier/subcontractor) that our policy and approach is communicated clearly and our methodology is shared. By not working those with bad track records in the areas covered by this policy. By experiencing the client's products where necessary.