Since the move to remote working, we have seen a boost in productivity and morale across the team, who have been supported by our wellness initiative, so we have decided to make it a permanent arrangement. We have kept the office premises, which has allowed our team to come in to collaborate in person when necessary– socially distanced of course!
Not only has working from home boosted productivity, but it has also allowed us to make huge carbon savings! We have saved a staggering total of 12 tonnes of carbon in the past year, from reduced commuting and business travel, with our monthly carbon production now being extremely minimal. This is a great achievement for us because protecting the environment is a huge priority and part of our corporate culture. We have been donating to environmental charities, as part of the 1% for the Planet initiative since 2012, but as well as making donations to the cause, we are committed to making physical changes as a business.
We have been recording and reporting our carbon footprint every 6 months so we can monitor our progress and identify any areas for improvement. With our team expanding and lockdown rules easing, we are expecting to see a slight rise in our carbon footprint, however we are continuously looking into ways in which we can keep this to a minimum. At home, our team have been excellent at making some changes to their lifestyle in order to be more sustainable and to reduce their carbon footprint and we will be sharing some of their ideas over on our Twitter feed!