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| Alpine Resourcing Ltd | ||
| has pledged the following actions: | ||
| Environment | ||
| Level 1 | ||
| Save paper costs by buying recycled paper and reusing discarded paper for notes | ||
| Lengthen the life of toner cartridges by adjusting printer settings to default print on both sides and in draft quality | ||
| Minimise energy costs by ensuring that all equipment and lights are turned off (ie not left on standy) when not in use | ||
| Provide glasses and mugs rather than disposable cups | ||
| Reduce energy bills by turning down the heating when it is not needed and always ensure that this is done before opening a window | ||
| Inform staff whether agenda and minutes will or won't be available at meetings to avoid duplication of printing | ||
| Limit use of disposable goods eg: pens, in favour of reusable ones | ||
| Give an active preference to products with minimal packaging | ||
| Save time, inconvenience and pollution by using conference calls rather than travelling to meetings where possible | ||
| Level 2 | ||
| Have a clear environmental policy with responsibility at board level | ||
| Workplace | ||
| Level 1 | ||
| Accommodate flexible working for employees that need to work from home or have flexible hours | ||
| Consult staff and support a charity of the year, maybe one that is directly relevant to your business | ||
| Promote healthy work practices eg: providing the right chairs and equipment, encouraging breaks and lunch breaks | ||
| Level 2 | ||
| Review salaries to ensure that you pay comparable pay for comparable work | ||
| Set up a payroll 'Give as you Earn' scheme for employees | ||
| Level 3 | ||
| Talk with staff to agree a common set of values to which the company subscribes | ||
| Carry out an annual audit of your workplace practices | ||
| Take on Modern Apprentices or New Deal employees | ||
| Marketplace | ||
| Level 1 | ||
| Ensure that all staff, suppliers and creditors are paid on time | ||
| Treat your customers with honesty and integrity and keep your promises | ||
| Communicate your commitment and actions on responsible business practice to suppliers and customers and seek their feedback | ||
| Level 2 | ||
| Ensure your advertising is responsible and based on honest statements | ||
| Make sure your staff feel they are working within a culture that supports a responsible approach to every aspect of how business is carried out | ||