Sustainability Policy

Transport

• Minimise travel wherever possible.
• Encourage all staff when travelling to work to walk, cycle or use public transport if possible.  We provide a secure bike rack to encourage cycling. 
• When flying, wherever possible try to fly at the busiest times to maximise the efficiencies of fuel in use on any given flight.
• Where company or rental vehicles are required, give a preference to hybrid or diesel options.
• Encourage our remote based staff to meet via video and web conferencing to minimise travel requirements.

Technology

• Purchase the right tool for the job – research before purchasing.
• Purchase electronic versions of software online and download to reduce packaging and transportation costs.
• Utilise VPN’s (virtual-private-networks) to support staff and partners in accessing company infrastructure from home.
• Utilise sophisticated VOIP (voice over ip) systems and instant messaging (jabber) to maximise staff efficiency and minimise the costs associated to remote staff.
• Encourage the use of open-source software.

Power

• Where possible use energy efficient hardware.
• Utilise power saving options wherever possible on all hardware.
• Tint office windows to increase the efficiency of air conditioning systems.

Recycling

• Maintain an awareness of the principals of waste minimisation.
• Reuse all paper within the office as many times as possible.
• Use double-side printing whenever possible.
• Recycle all paper, cardboard, plastic, glass and printer toners.

Water

• Use water saving devices on all taps and shower heads to reduce flow-rate.
• Use a reticulated water system where all showers, toilets and basins utilise water collected off the office roof from rainfall.