As a leading construction and property consultant
Cyril Sweett is highly aware that our commercial
activities and the advice that we offer
clients carry an economic, social and environmental
impact. Cyril Sweett therefore adopts an
environmentally considerate, socially responsible
and ethical approach to the way we conduct
business. As such, we are committed to minimising
any adverse environmental impact and maximising
the opportunities for environmental enhancement,
both in our own internal practices and in
our client dealings.
It is our aim to help combat climate change
and through our CSR programme we have put
in place a number of environmental initiatives
across the whole of our office network.
We are also reviewing our environmental
management system with the aim of IS0 14001
Certification.
This year we invested in video teleconferencing
and now all of offices have the ability
to use this facility when conducting meetings
therefore reducing inter-office travel in
order to curb emissions resulting from corporate
travel. In order to promote healthier journeys
to work and to reduce environmental pollution,
Cyril Sweett offer the benefits of the Department
of Transport’s Cycle to Work scheme.
This is available to all employees and supports
those who would like a more economical mode
of travel by offering cycles and cyclists’
safety equipment to employees as a tax-free
benefit.
We aim to achieve the most economical use
of all materials, supplies and energy, using
renewable or recyclable materials and products
wherever possible. Our environmental initiatives
to date include:-
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turning off lighting and
heating when not required |
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turning up air conditiioning temperature |
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turning off printers and pc’s
ensuring they are not left on overnight.
All other electrical equipment is turned
off when not in use |
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use of double-sided copying where
possible and re-use of unwanted documents
for scrap paper |
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provision of collection bins for recycling
paper in office areas |
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recycling metal, plastics, glass bottles
and batteries |
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recycling of printer toner cartridges
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Cyril Sweett is committed to developing
awareness of environmental matters by providing
information, training and support for employees.
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