BOWERHILL-based business, Office Evolution Ltd, says its celebrating its achievements in offsetting its carbon usage during Zero Waste Week.
The company report, “We have planted 314 square metres of native woodland through its carbon capture partnership with The Woodland Trust. Office Evolution Ltd was founded 15 years ago and has been looking at ways to become more environmentally sound. The decision was made to join the Carbon Capture programme early in 2019 and to date have captured 17.15 tonnes of carbon dioxide. This is the same weight as 204 A3 photocopiers.
“It has partnered up with likeminded suppliers who offer this, and similar initiatives, to counterbalance the CO2 emissions from their product purchases by planting native woodland, right here in the UK. This is done through the Woodland Trust and the Woodland Carbon scheme.”
Natasha Reid, general manager at Office Evolution said, “I speak to suppliers daily and it’s been a key purchasing decision to make sure we work with those who can help us and our clients offset our carbon footprint. Our paper and packaging suppliers being at the forefront of this effort with us.”
The company add, “Other ways Office Evolution is becoming more environmentally conscious include combining supply deliveries, offering online support to customers to restrict unnecessary site visits and having a complete recycling facility for used toners.”
They also say they make it easier for their customers to adopt the same approach by supplying various options of eco-friendly products that comply with a range of environmental standards.
Steve Davis, director Said, “We’re really proud of these latest figures. Choosing a supplier who is part of The Woodland Carbon scheme is a simple yet effective way that, as a company, we can consistently reduce our carbon footprint.”
To find out more about Office Evolution’s environmental policy please visit their website www.officeevo.co.uk/carbon-capture
