Sustainability

Green Accountants for Green Businesses

In 2019 we set ourselves the target of reducing our carbon fuel footprint by 50%. Not only did we smash that target by a reduction in our carbon miles of 87% by 2021, we have since made further changes to contribute to our new goal of Net Negative and we confidently and proudly bear the name of The Green Accountants.

Our new targets are in alignment with that of the SME Climate hub.

Halve our greenhouse gas emissions before 2030
Achieve net zero emissions before 2050
Disclose our progress on a yearly basis

What have we been doing?

We set the targets as part of our own commitment to Climate Change Initiatives, believing that everyone must do their bit.

The covid-19 pandemic assisted in our carbon reduction efforts, leading the way for home working and virtual meetings which are now part of the standard way of life at The Green Accountants.

We have cut commutes massively by predominantly working from home
We have started to convert our teams’ vehicles to electric and this will progress going forward as ICE vehicle ease agreements come to an end.
Client and team meetings are done virtually, unless not possible, in which case we endeavour to travel by public transport.

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EXTERNAL

Legislation

Legislation is a set of laws put in place by the government to protect businesses, employees, and consumers. Businesses must operate within these laws to ensure the fair and safe treatment of any party involved with a business.

Supply Chain

A supply chain encompasses everything from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer through to its eventual delivery to the end user.

Market Expectations

There is a theory of market expectations, which advocates that long-term interest rates available in the marketplace contain a predictive element about the future of short-term rates

INTERNAL

Climate Conscious Work Force

The efficient use of energy and resources in the workplace, tips and advice company can take to reduce your carbon footprint and affect your environmental impact.

Business Development

Business development can be summarized as the ideas, initiatives, and activities that help make a business better.

Cost Savings

Cost saving methods will help businesses save money by evaluating current expenditures and finding ways to cut internal costs.

Environmental Legislation

We have a good understanding of environmental legislation. We fully comply with all areas and will remain aware of our duties

Office

The building is highly insulated. The windows have heat saving solar film which helps retain heat if the air outside is cooler than the office, and reflects sunshine away from the office on hot days.

We refurbish and purchase recycled equipment where possible. All of our desks are purchased second hand avoiding landfill and manufacture of new desks.

Transport

Most of our work is based at home. All employees travel by bus, train or use a car only when necessary.

Meetings are held online or at clients’ premises.

Electricity and web hosting

We monitor and minimise the amount of electricity used in the office space and during home working.

Paper and printing

We try to run as near to paperless as possible. Some forms and reports do still require original signature creating an unavoidable use of paper. We purchase paper and envelopes made from 100% recycled post consumer waste.

Waste and recycling

All paper waste is shredded and then composted along with our tea bag mountain. All plastic and cardboard are recycled.

Water usage

We drink tap water and monitor water usage.

Clients and customers

We provide our services to any business. We encourage consideration of the environment but do not allow this to distract from our main service of accountancy, business and taxation advice. Those clients that are interested in environmental issues benefit from our knowledge of environmental conservation.

Participation in environmental discussions

We comment on environmental policies affecting small businesses. We attend local climate change network meetings and various environmental seminars, open days and exhibitions.

OUR MISSION

To help our clients achieve their goals
To inspire our clients to improve their environmental performance
To operate our accountancy practice with as little environmental impact as possible.

Other considerations:

We recognise that our business has impacts on the environment both directly (e.g. electricity use) and indirectly (e.g. web hosting).
We monitor all aspects of our business including environmental impact on a quarterly basis. We will always aim to reduce impacts where possible.

Our sustainability plan

Continue to prioritise our Climate Conscious Workforce by committing to prioritise sustainability awareness when recruiting team members
Pledging to offset each employee’s business and personal carbon footprint annually as the team grows
Client and team meetings are done virtually, unless not possible, in which case we endeavour to travel by public transport.
Calculate our business footprint with a registered carbon calculation tool, and develop a carbon report which we can use to publicise our emissions and the effects of efforts made to reduce them

Review procedures
We review each item within this environmental policy on a quarterly basis.

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