
	Saronti Publishing Ltd
	has pledged the following actions:

	Environment
	Level 1
	Recycle toner cartridges
	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
	Ensure all light bulbs are energy efficient
	Recycle old computer equipment by giving it to local charities or community groups
	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
	Use environmentally friendly cleaning products
	Maximise savings by putting up signage reminding staff to save energy and reduce waste
	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
	Promote alternative transportation for staff and provide incentives eg: carpools, cycling, walking, public transport
	Switch to a green energy supplier
	Communicate your environmental practices to customers, staff, investors and suppliers
	Look at opportunities to reduce toxic chemicals eg: batteries, copier toner, paints, cleaning supplies etc and if required, ensure their safe disposal
	Level 3
	Work with suppliers to improve environmental impact at all stages of the supply chain
	Take steps to improve your environment outside your business premises

	Workplace
	Level 1
	Cut recruitment costs by advertising vacancies through local Job Centres
	Accommodate flexible working for employees that need to work from home or have flexible hours
	Encourage staff involvement in programmes that benefit young people, older people, and the most disadvantaged and excluded groups
	Consult staff and support a charity of the year, maybe one that is directly relevant to your business
	Eliminate smoking from business premises and provide information on stop smoking programmes
	Buy fairly traded tea and coffee for the tea room and canteen
	Promote healthy work practices eg: providing the right chairs and equipment, encouraging breaks and lunch breaks
	Level 2
	Commit to recruiting locally where possible, reflecting the diversity of the local area
	Review salaries to ensure that you pay comparable pay for comparable work
	Level 3
	Talk with staff to agree a common set of values to which the company subscribes
	Recognise employee involvement in the community in your appraisals
	Take on Modern Apprentices or New Deal employees

	Community
	Level 1
	Encourage staff to give time each week to help pupils with reading, writing, maths or languages
	Provide financial assistance or donate equipment and materials to schools or voluntary groups
	Support local carnivals and community events
	Level 2
	Offer opportunities for teachers to visit your place of work to work together on shared management issues

	Marketplace
	Level 1
	Ensure that all staff, suppliers and creditors are paid on time
	Ensure your premises are accessible for disabled customers
	Make your website accessible to visually impaired people
	Ensure your procurement processes are open to local firms and social enterprises regardless of size and ethnicity of ownership
	Provide constructive feedback to your suppliers whether their bids are successful and unsuccessful
	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
	Inform your customers and suppliers about London Better Together and encourage them to register
	Level 2
	Seek to collaborate with suppliers to improve business practices, human rights and labour issues in the supply chain
	Ensure your advertising is responsible and based on honest statements
	Seek out and remove potential barriers to small and ethnic minority businesses in your purchasing procedure
	Take account of the needs of vulnerable customers and take steps to mitigate negative effects
	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
	Level 3
	Create a supplier framework with a set of responsible business practices and give support to them
	Minimise social or environmental problems in new product designs
	Produce new products that offer social and environmental benefits
	Check whether there is a market opportunity for your product or service serving the poorest communities
	If you have operations in developing countries be clear about the standards of behaviour you will operate