Steadfast in our commitment to protecting the environment, we continue to take meaningful steps across all offices. The past year has seen us implement several initiatives – large and small – that collectively make a significant impact on our environmental footprint. This includes:
- The reconfiguration of our Bristol office; by consolidating our workspace into a smaller area, we’ve reduced our heating requirements and energy consumption.
- Managing to keep our emissions in check and on track with our 2030 target; it’s worth noting we also achieved these reductions alongside a significant headcount increase.
- Reducing business travel; we now hold team days in accessible city-centre locations, and our executive committee meet at venues that minimise travel.
“One of our core values is that ‘actions speak louder than words’, and these changes are showing real results.”
We’ve seen reductions across several key metrics:
- Electrical goods consumption has reduced
- Car mileage has dropped
- Electricity usage in both London and Bristol offices has fallen
- Overall carbon emissions have decreased.
Day-to-day changes are making a difference too. We’ll also be introducing several new mindful initiatives:
- Investigating adding Paradigm Norton reusable cups to the water bottles we distribute
- Placing reminder stickers near taps to encourage water conservation
- Encouraging partners to switch off monitors, lights and heating
- Enhancing our recycling programme, including cellophane wrapper recycling.
To maintain momentum and awareness, we’ve committed to regular environmental updates in our monthly Paradigm Norton newsletter, Insights. We’ve also revamped our Environmental Management System (EMS) and instituted quarterly review meetings to ensure we stay on track with our goals.
Looking to the future, we plan to champion opportunities to give to environmental causes such as the Global Returns Project, which curates a selection of the world’s most effective climate charities.
While we’re proud of our progress, we recognise there’s always more to be done. Through continued measurement, regular communication, and consistent action, we’re working to make sustainability an integral part of everything we do.
To find out more, download our Impact Report 2024 – The next chapter.
