Mission statement
We recognise that we have a responsibility to minimise impacts on the environment as much as possible, and to conduct our business in a way which contributes to the sustainability of the environment, whilst continuing to deliver a high-quality service to our clients.
We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and continually improving our environmental performance as an integral part of our business strategy and operating methods, with regular review points.
We will work with and encourage our clients, suppliers and other stakeholders to do the same.
Responsibility and Oversight
All employees have a responsibility in their area to ensure that the aims and objectives of the policy are met. All employees are aware of the role they are required to play in implementing the policy and are encouraged to identify opportunities to continue to minimise negative environmental impacts.
Environmental Objectives
This Environmental Policy sets out our approach to managing and reducing our environmental impact.
We endeavour to:
- promote, develop and implement waste prevention, reduction, re-use, and recycling in a systematic and cost-effective manner;
- increase the use of renewable energy sources,
- decrease water consumption through efficient water management practices;
- procure suitably energy efficient office space where possible.
- improve the environmental performance of the buildings we occupy; and electrify company fleet.
- reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.
- favour suppliers and contractors that adopt the best environmental practices (including in relation to the use of food, transport and accommodation, as applicable) and work closely with our suppliers and clients towards achieving our environmental policy aims; and comply with applicable Ireland and EU legislation relating to the protection and preservation of the environment, transfer of waste, prevention of pollution to the environment and the preservation of trees, plants, and wildlife.
Environmental Issues
Environmental issues for our direct business operations currently include:
- energy usage / efficiency;
- reliance on cloud data centres;
- the use of suppliers;
- waste production; and travel.
Environmental Actions
Environmental actions to address the environmental issues identified above:
- energy usage / efficiency:
- to seek to reduce the amount of energy used as much as possible;
- to explore the use of renewable energy, where available, in conjunction with our chosen energy supplier;
- to keep electrical equipment and lights switched off when not in use; and
- use energy efficient lights (LED); and – to adjust heating levels with energy consumption in mind.
Suppliers
- where possible, to encourage the use of local suppliers for office products where required;
- to minimise the environmental impacts of transporting goods;
- to favour the use of suppliers that adopt environmental best practices; and
- to favour more environmentally friendly and efficient products wherever possible, and to operate a flexible equipment depreciation policy which takes into account environmental impact when making an investment decision on the purchase of new equipment.
Waste production
- to encourage the reduction and recycle of waste where possible;
- to minimise the use of paper in the office and promote a paperless office environment where possible;
- to seek to buy recycled and recyclable paper products;
- to reduce office consumables;
- to reuse and recycle materials/equipment where possible;
Travel
- to encourage the use of travel alternatives such as e-mail or video/phone conferencing, where appropriate; and
- to promote and make additional efforts to accommodate the needs of those using public transport or bicycles.
Culture
We will look to involve staff in the implementation of this policy, implementing training in relation to energy efficiency and the impact of our services upon the environment together with the encouragement of a positive and proactive approach towards sustainability and environmental protection.