Environment policy
We are committed to continual improvement of our environmental management system through setting environmental objectives that support our commitment to the protection of the environment, including prevention of pollution.
Our objectives are appropriate to the nature, scale, and environmental impacts of our activities and services. The objectives are established, communicated, measured, and reviewed at least annually or when changes to the business and system occur.
To support our ambitions to become a Net Zero business and achieve our approved Science Based Targets (SBTi) we must carry out all aspects of our business in a way that puts the environment at the centre of all business decisions.
Our commitments
Continuously improve our environmental performance by integrating environmental considerations and awareness into the development and implementation of corporate policy across all areas of the business.
Calculate and report our greenhouse gas emissions annually and take proactive steps to reduce the carbon footprint of our operations.
Maintain our commitment to achieving Net Zero, supported by a published Carbon Reduction Plan.
Report annually on progress towards our near-term and long-term emissions reduction targets, which have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Act responsibly in managing waste by diverting all waste from landfill and aiming to recycle at least 50% of office waste, including food waste.
Reuse or recycle all office and IT consumables, ensuring none are sent to landfill.
Continue to reduce business travel and maximise the use of technology to meet client and organisational needs.
Promote alternative modes of transport for commuting and collaborate with local infrastructure organisations to encourage public transport, cycling, and walking.
Refer staff to our updated Travel Policy when travel is necessary, which outlines our sustainability principles and guidance for making responsible travel decisions.
Require completion of an ESG questionnaire and supporting evidence for all new tendering exercises, with responses scored and considered in contract award decisions.
Increase engagement with socially and ethically responsible suppliers for the provision of goods and services.
Deliver mandatory environmental awareness training to all staff and partners.
Maintain ISO 14001 certification through annual review and continual improvement of our Environmental Management System.
To meet these commitments, we will:
Communicate our sustainability objectives, associated KPIs, and progress against these targets regularly across the firm.
Ensure strategic oversight of sustainability goals through the Firm’s senior leadership, reviewing performance quarterly and reporting to the firm’s Board at least twice annually.
Publish an annual Sustainability Report detailing our targets, progress, and key milestones.
Submit our annual Communication on Progress to the United Nations, demonstrating our contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Measure, manage, and monitor our environmental impacts through effective environmental management practices, including pollution prevention and the reduction, reuse, recycling, and recovery of waste.
Share our environmental policy and performance updates regularly and actively encourage feedback from stakeholders.
Collaborate with staff, suppliers, and landlords to promote and enhance environmental performance across our operations.
Review this policy annually alongside our Carbon Reduction Plan, with any proposed changes subject to formal approval.
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