CSSC Green Mission Statement
At the start of Plastic Free July, a global movement to highlight and reduce the amount of plastic pollution, we are announcing our exciting new environmental initiative.
At the start of Plastic Free July, a global movement to highlight and reduce the amount of plastic pollution, we are announcing our exciting new environmental initiative.
CSSC green is our pledge to develop a programme of local and national actions, events and activities to demonstrate our commitment to becoming more sustainable and reducing our impact on the planet.
We will provide the tools and tips to help members lessen their footprint, and recognise those areas and regions that best demonstrate their commitment to hosting green events and activities with awards and rewards.
By December 2022, we will lay out our proposals to become a champion for sustainable public sector businesses. We invite you to join us on our ongoing journey to safeguard the planet for future generations.
Key Principles
Finance
- Online banking
- Paperless office
- Online expenses system
- Green investment funds
Facilities
- Ensure our current energy providers source their energy from renewable resources and if not look at alternative providers during contract renewal.
- Upgrade our facilities including lighting, hand dryers and head office supplies.
- Introduce more plants
Travel
- Explore introducing a bike rack at head office
- We are exploring ways to encourage car sharing
- By 2025 all CSSC company vehicles will be either hybrid or electric.
Events
- Champion and encourage events to demonstrate a sustainable legacy.
- Host and promote more events and activities which improve local environments.
Merchandise
- Only provide merchandise and promotional materials that can be reused or recycled.
Suppliers
- We will only do business with companies that have a sustainability plan or are local businesses to help the local economy
Recycling
- Following the WEEE Directive for electronic waste
- We apply the Waste Hierarchy (attached) to maximise the value of our resources and eliminate single-use plastics from our office and events to minimise their use.
Waste Hierarchy Triangle
"Many businesses are unaware of how significantly waste impacts on their bottom line. As the demand for materials grows worldwide, rising input costs, it makes sense for businesses to adopt the waste hierarchy."
Taken from GOV.UK
