Environmental policy.

Mission statement

The environment is important to my business, my collaborators and my customers. I have a responsibility to manage my environmental impact carefully, including meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. I am committed to reducing my environmental impact and continually improving my environmental performance as an integral part of my business strategy and operating methods, with regular review points. I will encourage customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to do the same.

Policy aims

I endeavor to:

• Comply with and exceed all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Continually improve and monitor environmental performance.
• Incorporate environmental considerations into business decisions.
• Increase employee awareness of this policy and provide training to ensure that we meet it’s requirements.

Policy priorities

1. Carbon footprint

• I will measure and report the carbon footprint of my business on an annual basis.
• I will continue to seek ways of radically reducing my carbon footprint.
• I will half my carbon emissions year on year until I have reached zero
• I will achieve net zero by 2025

2. Energy and Water

• I will seek to reduce the amount of water & energy used as much as possible, including through investment to improve the energy efficiency of my operations.
• I will switch lights and electrical equipment off when not in use.
• I will adjust heating with energy consumption in mind.

3. My products & services

• I will create web products for myself and my clients that comply with the principles of the sustainable web manifesto.
• I will create and consult with my clients on creating digital presences aimed at reducing carbon footprint.
• I will advise my clients and collaborators on how to reduce their impact on their digital presence and on their operations.

4. Purchasing goods & services

• In deciding about the purchasing of goods & services, I will routinely and systematically consider the environmental impact of those materials and their supply chain.
• We will favor more environmentally friendly and efficient products wherever possible.
• I will favor providers and collaborators who have sustainability policies and goals wherever possible.

5. Transportation

• I will promote the use of travel alternatives, such as video/phone conferencing.
• I will apply a principled approach to our own business travel, including avoiding travel where possible, using public transport and transitioning to electric vehicles.

6. Waste and recycling

• I will re-use as much waste material as possible.
• Waste materials which cannot be re-used will be recycled wherever this is feasible.
• I will only use licensed and appropriate organisations to dispose of waste which cannot be re-used.

My Environmental Management System

I have developed an Environmental Management System (EMS) to ensure we meet the requirements of this policy. I will review our performance against the EMS on a regular basis.

I will update this policy regularly in consultation with other stakeholders where necessary.