Sustainability Policy
Sustainability and ethical practices
Making a positive impact through my small business
I’ve supported charities since childhood - from fundraising walks, runs, and bike rides to volunteering my time. I even did a tandem skydive once!
My values are reflected in my sustainability practices and the impact I have on people and the planet. When I came across the Organisation for Responsible Businesses, I applied to join immediately - committing to the following pledge:
“I pledge to operate my business in an honest and ethical manner; to consider people and the environment when making business decisions; and endeavour to make a positive contribution to the local community and society at large.”
Here’s how I put these values into action
It’s important for me to reduce my negative impact on the environment and actively work to protect it. Here are the steps I’ve committed to following (plus those I’m still working towards).
Carbon emissions
Use a green energy supplier for heating and electricity.
Turn off lights, computers, and devices when not in use.
Wear an extra layer before turning up heating.
Clients and suppliers
Choose not to work with businesses linked to deforestation, fossil fuels, mining, tobacco, arms and weaponry, gambling, pornography, and poor animal welfare.
Choose to work with clients and suppliers that have aligned ethical values.
Use ethical banks where possible which avoid funding fossil fuels, mining, arms and military.
Choose not to enter into business with any organisation, in the UK or abroad, which knowingly supports or is found to be involved in slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour.
Office supplies and materials
Recycle waste paper (confidential waste disposed of correctly).
Use refillable water bottles and eco-friendly household products.
Where available, choose eco-friendly paper for commercial printing.
Minimise single-use plastics.
Work practices
Prioritise video calls to reduce travel.
Limit in-person meetings, especially if clients are within walking distance.
Giving back
Support local businesses and charities.
Volunteer or participate in charitable events.
Things I'm still working on
Percentage donation of sales to the planet or local charity.
Litter pick for each new client.
Moving more accounts to ethical banking.
Last updated: March 2026