Food and Drink

Organisations that source their food and drink from ethical, organic, locally produced or fairly traded goods are not only protecting the environment but are helping to create a fairer society and are also putting money back into the local community. Read more

Purchasing and Procurement

The decisions an organisation makes regarding the purchasing of goods and the procurment of services can have an effect environmentally, socially and economically. There are a number of factors that can be considered when sourcing products and services from suppliers. Read more

Energy & Water

The energy and water used by your organisation, whether it is to power a computer, heat an office, flush the toilets or water the plants can all have a detrimental effect both environmentally and financially. Read more

Travel

The way in which staff, volunteers and visitors travel to and from your organisation can have a significant impact on the environment, society and your finances. Read more

Buildings and Local Neighbourhood

For many organisations one of their main assets alongside their staff and volunteers is the building from which they operate. In order to be sustainable it is important that the building and surrounding area is welcoming to staff, volunteers and visitors and that the building is used in the most efficient way possible. Read more

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. Read more

Partnership & Promotion

With their community locations, facilities and extensive networks third sector organisations can act as hubs of learning and catalysts of change in their local community promoting the sustainability agenda and leading by example. Read more

Waste

The amount of waste sent to landfill in the UK has dropped by around a quarter between 2001 to 2007 through the decrease in the amount of waste produced by households and organisations and by the increase in the amount of waste that is recycled (source: The Environment Agency). Read more