Building our blueprint for better business

Our 2012 sustainability update

Taking stock

In 2012, we reached the end of one five-year cycle for our sustainability performance – and began another. So we’ve reviewed our results, and expanded our horizons. Find out more.

Zero to landfill

A catalyst for good

Since 2007, we’ve been working to transform our waste management so it’s better for the environment. In June 2012 we eliminated all landfill. Find out more.

Energy intensity

Down 33% in five years

In 2007, energy accounted for 44% of the carbon footprint of our operations. Since then, we’ve trialled new management approaches and technologies to drive efficiency, saving more than an estimated £7m. Find out more.

Sustainability, assured

Trust our results

We know there’s a growing demand for independent scrutiny of sustainability data, so we’ve had our environmental and community data for both 2007 and 2012 assured by our external auditor. Find out more.

A sustainable future

New environmental targets for 2017

We’ve renewed our commitments to ‘decouple’ our business from its negative impacts. We’re aiming to halve our materials and waste, cut our carbon by a quarter and hold our business travel flat, as we grow our business. Find out more.

Pioneers in social change

Creating social value

We’re innovating to tackle social exclusion in our communities. We’ve set up a social enterprise to help homeless people get back on their feet as well as a Centre for Social Impact to advance the understanding of social value. Find out more.