FOOD AND DRINK

Most organisations buy tea, coffee and sugar for their staff and often cater for events. Some organisations operate a cafe and may be involved in growing and distributing food.

Organic, Local, Seasonal

Purchasing and Procurement

PURCHASING AND PROCUREMENTPURCHASING AND PROCUREMENT

Energy & Water

ENERGY AND WATERENERGY AND WATER
One of the biggest challenges that an organisation faces in terms of operating as a sustainable organisation is around the efficient use of energy and water. However, it is one area where you will find lots of 'quick wins' and you can made progress very quickly.

BUILDINGS & LOCAL NEIGHBOURHOODS

BUILDINGS & LOCAL NEIGHBOURHOODSBUILDINGS & LOCAL NEIGHBOURHOODS
You may rent or own the building in which your organisation operates. You may have luscious gardens or a dusty old car park. You may engage in community activities or never see your neighbours. Whatever your circumstances, these are all areas to think about when considering your organisation’s sustainability.

Building and grounds

Inclusion and Participation

The biggest asset any organisation has is its staff. This is perhaps even more true for the third sector where dedicated and committed staff are often working in difficult circumstances with few resources.

Partnership & Promotion

PARTNERSHIP AND PROMOTIONPARTNERSHIP AND PROMOTION
This area concentrates on the external focus of the organisation; how you develop partnerships with other organisations and how you market your products and services. Both are crucial factors in operating as a sustainable organisation.

WASTE

WASTEWASTE
Organisations produce and deal with waste everyday. All organisations have to pay for their waste to be collected and disposed of – it’s an expensive business and getting dearer. And its not just the financial cost that we need to be aware of, waste has an impact socially and environmentally too.