Environmental Policy

Introduction

At Zebra People, we are committed to environmental responsibility and reducing our impact through sustainable business practices. We recognise the importance of responsible environmental stewardship and are dedicated to incorporating eco-friendly practices into all aspects of our operations — whether working remotely or from our shared office spaces.

Objectives:

Our environmental policy aims to:

• Reduce energy consumption
• Minimise waste and promote recycling
• Encourage sustainable commuting options
• Source sustainable products and services
• Raise environmental awareness among our employees

Energy and Resource Efficiency

• We minimise our energy use by working efficiently in shared office spaces with existing sustainability measures in place.
• We encourage employees to conserve energy when working from home by switching off equipment and lights when not in use, and by using energy-efficient devices.
• We encourage digital communication and collaboration to reduce unnecessary printing and business travel.

Waste Reduction and Recycling

• We minimise waste by using electronic documents, limiting paper use, and encouraging digital storage and communication.
• In our shared offices, we use available recycling facilities and ensure waste is disposed of responsibly.
• We encourage employees to recycle at home and provide guidance on responsible disposal of redundant equipment such as laptops and cables.
• We purchase eco-friendly or refurbished office equipment (e.g. laptops and mobile phones) to reduce electronic waste and the demand on natural resources.

Sustainable Transportation

• We support flexible and remote working to reduce the need for daily commuting.
• When travel is necessary, we encourage the use of public transport, cycling, walking, or car sharing.

Sustainable Sourcing

• We will favour products and services that are environmentally certified or have a low environmental impact and favour working with certified BCorp businesses.

Environmental Education and Employee Engagement

• We provide training and information to employees about this environmental policy and how to apply it both at home and in shared workspaces.
• We promote environmental awareness and invite employees to suggest new ideas for improving our sustainability performance.

Continuous Improvement

• We will regularly monitor our environmental performance.
• We will set and review environmental objectives and targets.
• We will continually seek opportunities to reduce our environmental footprint.

Compliance

We will adhere to all applicable environmental laws and regulations in the UK and are committed to staying informed about evolving environmental requirements.

Reporting and Communication

We will communicate our environmental policy to employees, clients, and candidates, and make it publicly available on our website.

Review and Updates

This policy will be reviewed and updated as necessary to reflect our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and to adapt to changes in how and where we work.

Zebra People is dedicated to achieving our environmental objectives and invites input and support from our employees, clients, and candidates in this important endeavour.