Sustainability Policy
We, the Sustainable Sidekicks understand that the operations and processes of our organisation: sustainable event consultancy, event management, event marketing and workshops can have environmental, social and economic impact.
Our purpose and mission for 2014-2015 is to support the South West event industry in developing sustainable practices and minimising negative impacts. Consequently we are committed to showing leadership in the field of event sustainability.
Our core values are:
Love of Mother Nature – Whilst all our business and event activities will aim to minimise impact on nature, we will also actively support and engage in conservation projects.
Not in our name – To minimise indirect financial investment in schemes that have negative environmental, social and ethical impact by reviewing the financial institutions and procurement options we utilise.
Sustainable development – using ISO20121 tools to build an enterprise that can grow financially, balancing imminent requirements with a vision of an environmentally safe future.
Reduce, reuse, upcyle and last of all recycle – To minimise our demand of natural resources we will plan all activities, events and procurement considering second-hand, hire and repair before purchasing new items. Waste management is considered in similar terms with recycling as the fourth option in recognition of its use of raw materials.
To inspire and be inspired – Celebrating examples and tools of best practice whilst investing time and resources into continual learning and growing a green event industry.
In line with our commitment to the principles of ISO20121 sustainable development (transparency, integrity, inclusivity, stewardship) and as part of our pledge to Bristol Green Capital (to create a low-carbon city) we, the Sustainable Sidekicks have identified the following areas to focus on for 2014-2015:
Sustainable Development Principles
Within this commitment we will endeavour to continually improve and review all of our operations.
Our nominated sustainability champion is Livvy Drake. Sustainable Event Consultant
This policy is available for all of our stakeholders on the website www.sustainablesidekicks.com and we welcome your feedback at info[at]sustainablesidekicks.com
Endorsed by: Livvy Drake
Date: 19th November 2014
Document to be reviewed: 19th May 2014
Our purpose and mission for 2014-2015 is to support the South West event industry in developing sustainable practices and minimising negative impacts. Consequently we are committed to showing leadership in the field of event sustainability.
Our core values are:
Love of Mother Nature – Whilst all our business and event activities will aim to minimise impact on nature, we will also actively support and engage in conservation projects.
Not in our name – To minimise indirect financial investment in schemes that have negative environmental, social and ethical impact by reviewing the financial institutions and procurement options we utilise.
Sustainable development – using ISO20121 tools to build an enterprise that can grow financially, balancing imminent requirements with a vision of an environmentally safe future.
Reduce, reuse, upcyle and last of all recycle – To minimise our demand of natural resources we will plan all activities, events and procurement considering second-hand, hire and repair before purchasing new items. Waste management is considered in similar terms with recycling as the fourth option in recognition of its use of raw materials.
To inspire and be inspired – Celebrating examples and tools of best practice whilst investing time and resources into continual learning and growing a green event industry.
In line with our commitment to the principles of ISO20121 sustainable development (transparency, integrity, inclusivity, stewardship) and as part of our pledge to Bristol Green Capital (to create a low-carbon city) we, the Sustainable Sidekicks have identified the following areas to focus on for 2014-2015:
Sustainable Development Principles
- To reduce all forms of business waste and recycling requirements
- To change banking and investment services to ethical providers
- To build a network of sustainable suppliers from local ethical businesses
- To repair rather than replace items
- To reduce energy consumption and advocate energy efficient practices
- To support local (South West), environmental and socially conscious businesses
- To share actions, solutions and discoveries both positive & negative
- To support Bristol in becoming a sustainable event destination in 2015
- To reduce carbon footprint through transport, food choices and campaigning activities
- To actively support and promote local and international conservation projects
Within this commitment we will endeavour to continually improve and review all of our operations.
Our nominated sustainability champion is Livvy Drake. Sustainable Event Consultant
This policy is available for all of our stakeholders on the website www.sustainablesidekicks.com and we welcome your feedback at info[at]sustainablesidekicks.com
Endorsed by: Livvy Drake
Date: 19th November 2014
Document to be reviewed: 19th May 2014