Environmental, Social and Sustainability Policy

• We source all our supplies from local businesses where possible.
• Job vacancies are advertised locally to attract local workers.
• We use fairtrade products in our office.
• We have a recycling station in the office and encourage staff to use the separate waste bins.
• We have a dedicated recycling officer within the company responsible for ensuring we maximise every opportunity.
• All ink cartridges are recycled.
• We keep our paper usage to a minimum, communicating via e-mail whenever possible.
• Any paper that is used and not needed is shredded in line with data protection and then recycled.
• Heating systems do not run when the office is closed.
• Non-essential computer equipment is turned off overnight.
• We encourage all staff to travel to work by public transport/car share/cycle wherever possible.
• All our staff are aware of this policy and together we are working to make our carbon footprint as small as possible.
• We endeavour to maintain that we have a positive impact on the local environment.

• We endeavour to source all of our supplies from local businesses, helping to keep the local communities engaged, with work and employment.
• We encourage the support of charities including Marie Curie Cancer Care, MacMillan Cancer Support and the Royal British Legion.
• We have developed a trainee recruitment scheme that hires people with transferable skills. By training and developing people, we ensure that we are adding to the fabric of local society.
• We are a family friendly organisation and encourage flexible working patterns for parents and carers; we recognise the positive impact that this has on local families and societies.
• We encourage employees’ participation in local clubs and societies.
• We offer flexible and extended lunch breaks to encourage staff to undertake sport and other health activities.
• We endeavour to maintain that we have a positive impact on the local society.

• We strive to recruit local people, ensuring that the community and local businesses benefit from the increased employment.
• We are based in the town centre, with a wide range of local shops and businesses. This encourages spend within our local area in small owner managed shops in the High Street.
• We endeavour to maintain that we have a positive impact on the local economy.

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