We have signed the SME Climate Commitment for net-zero
Our first step on our journey to becoming carbon neutral was to sign up to the UK Government's SME Climate Commitment. We have pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, although we hope to achieve it much sooner than that.
​
We have calculated our carbon footprint in 2025 was 14.18 tonnes of CO2. We think we can do better, and will be reporting annually on our progress to achieving net-zero carbon emissions as soon as possible.
It's not just about the environment
Being a socially responsible business to us means far more than just considering our environmental impact. To us it means:
-
Treating our clients fairly and providing a valued service for a fair price.
-
Operating in an open, honest and ethical manner.
-
Considering and supporting others in our local community.
-
Providing a supportive workplace for our staff with fair pay, treatment and working conditions.
-
Working with our suppliers and business partners to encourage the adoption of similar practices.
-
Actively seeking and adopting best practices to bring continuous improvements to our business.
​
Summarised below are some specific examples of steps we have taken.
Our operations
​
-
Minimising our use of paper and printing; we have operated secure electronic files since 2012. We print hardly anything, and only when absolutely necessary.
-
Choosing low energy devices.
-
Encouraging electronic communications with our clients where they are happy to do so, rather than print and post.
-
Using sustainable means of travel where possible, both for commuting to the office, visiting clients and other necessary travel.
-
Offering online meetings where appropriate to reduce travel.
-
Our company vehicles will only be electric powered.
-
Making our services inclusive and accessible to those with additional needs and vulnerabilities.
-
Offering a cycle to work scheme to give an affordable means of access to sustainable travel for our staff.
-
Flexible and home working to avoid unnecessary commutes. Naturally we have security safeguards in place for home working.
-
Providing a safe and healthy working environment with fair pay for our staff.
-
We operate a Give as you Earn scheme to make it easier for our staff to support their chosen charities.
-
We do not employ aggressive tax strategies for us or our clients and pay our fair share.
-
Careful and prudent management of our business to ensure we'll be here for our clients for the long term.
-
Regular donations to two local charities we support; Link Visiting Scheme and Link Foundation
​
Suppliers and Partners
-
Choosing to do business with small local firms where possible.
-
Hold providers to account on their ESG claims and credentials.
-
Favouring socially responsible firms with positive engagement strategies
-
Switching to electronic communications with providers and encouraging to offer this service if it is not available.
-
Encouraging providers to offer webinars instead of seminars.
On the right track
We know we all still have work to do to build a sustainable future for everyone, but we hope by incorporating high standards for ethical, social and environmental concerns into our culture will give us a strong foundation to make further improvements over time.