July Round-Up of ESG Monthly Newsletter
By PA Mediapoint 01/08/2023Welcome to the monthly round-up of our ESG Monthly Newsletter: ESG Perspectives by Mediapoint!
In our July articles we explore important topics including practical strategies to reduce single-use plastic in the workplace and we look at the benefits of going electric with your company car. Additionally, we delve into creating meaningful employee volunteering programs that benefit both employees and the charitable organisations they support and lastly, we look at the environmental impact of business travel for UK firms.
These articles provide businesses with a deeper understanding of the changing environment by offering insights from industry leaders and experts and we hope you enjoy the read.
How to cut down on single-use plastic in the workplace
With the world facing catastrophic levels of plastic pollution, global negotiators are in the process of developing the first international, legally binding treaty to tackle the issue on land and at sea.
Levels of plastic waste have doubled compared to 20 years ago, according to the OECD, with only 9% of plastic successfully recycled, and the majority ending up in landfill, being incinerated or leaking into the environment.
Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution.
Sian Sutherland, co-founder of A Plastic Planet and PlasticFree, Amy Merli, sustainability coordinator at Lush and Alexandra Smith, co-founder and partner at FuturePlus, discuss ways to make a change where you work.
The benefits of going electric with your company car fleet
Recent data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reveals that despite an overall increase in vehicles on the road in the UK, average car and van CO2 emissions have fallen by 1.6%. That’s due to an influx of new lower and zero emission models, with 1.1m privately owned electric vehicles (EVs) – a rise of more than half over the last year.
Find out why your organisation could benefit from switching over to electric vehicles.
How to make sure volunteer days are beneficial to charities
Does your organisation invest in employee volunteering days as part of your ESG proposition? How can you make sure schemes like this benefit both employees and the charities they volunteer for?
We spoke with Ashling Cashmore, head of impact and advisory at Charities Aid Foundation, Claire Atkins Morris, director of corporate responsibility at Sodexo, and Sarah Austin, director of the British Business Excellence Awards, to find out how companies can get the most out of schemes.
UK firms ‘must have clear strategy to address business travel emissions’
How does your organisation approach business travel? Are sustainability and environmental impacts one of the top things you consider when travelling with work? Or is cost still king?
In this article, PA Sustainability reporter Rebecca Speare-Cole talks to Denise Auclair, corporate travel campaign manager of Transport & Environment, Philippe Pernstich, founding footprinting lead at Minimum emissions data platform, and James Dent, sustainability lead of Coco+, a new business travel management platform that firms can use to make lower-carbon choices, to consider how business travel can be done in a more environmentally sustainable way.
In conclusion, the July articles featured in ESG Perspectives by Mediapoint shed light on crucial environmental and social issues faced by businesses today.
Plastic pollution remains a global concern, with limited recycling and vast amounts of plastic waste ending up in landfills and the environment. The Plastic Free July movement highlights the importance of taking action to combat this issue.
Transitioning to electric vehicles presents a significant opportunity for organisations to reduce their carbon footprint. The rising number of electric vehicles on the road in the UK demonstrates the positive impact of adopting more sustainable transportation options.
Employee volunteering programs are not only beneficial to charities but also offer opportunities for personal and professional growth for employees. The article explores ways in which companies can ensure that their volunteer days create a positive impact on both their staff and the charitable organsations they support.
Finally, the article on business travel highlights the importance of having a clear strategy to address emissions and promote environmental sustainability. Considering the impact of travel choices on the environment becomes crucial in mitigating the carbon footprint of companies.
Stay tuned for more informative articles in our upcoming newsletters, ESG Perspectives by Mediapoint, as we continue to provide valuable insights on these ESG-related matters. Don’t forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter, On The Point, to stay updated on our services and initiatives.
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