Environmental Responsibility
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We have a designated Sustainability Team responsible for measuring the environmental impact of our business and reducing it.
This year we have:
- implemented a rubbish grading system to separate out all recyclable material
- set up a roof-top worm farm to process organic material
- set targets for improving our resource efficiently
- set targets for minimising our CO2 emissions
Already this has cut our waste in half. We have a number of new initiatives being implemented throughout the year targeting further waste reductions.
Clarus uses an international system for classifying sustainable products. Sustainable products have five inter-connected design requirements. Using this system we set policy for the following:
- our invoicing, banking & all other documentation is electronic where possible
- we use only recycled, TCF (Totally Chlorine Free) paper
- we have purchasing preference (with a price difference of up to 50%) for products that are manufactured locally, eco-friendly, built to last and recycled rather than new
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| Cyclic |
Solar |
Safe |
Efficient |
Social |
| Creating no waste |
Using clean energy |
Ensuring it is harmless |
Running with less |
Caring for people |
| The product is made from organic materials and is recyclable or compostable, or is made from minerals that are continuously recycled. |
The product uses solar energy or other forms of renewable energy that are cyclic and safe, both during manufacture and use. |
The product is non-toxic in use and disposal, and its manufacture does not involve toxic releases or the disruption of ecosystems.
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The manufacture and use of the product requires 90% less materials, energy and water than products providing an equivalent utility in 1990.
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The manufacture and use of the product supports basic human rights and natural justice (to act fairly, in good faith, without bias and with a fair hearing). |
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