Thank you for joining us at Destinations Expo. We hope that it was a valuable experience and that you had the chance to learn about all of the amazing career opportunities in West Berkshire.
We know that addressing environmental sustainability and climate related issues is very important to young people when making career choices.
EBP and West Berkshire Council’s Environmental Delivery Team conducted a survey of all the companies at the event and asked how their company is addressing the climate crisis within their business practices.
Please click on a company name below to view their sustainability & environmental responses and a link to their company website:
A-Plan Insurance
https://www.aplan.co.uk/
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Waste
– Promote company recycling
– Recycling bins are readily available in all areas
– Actively reducing single use plastic use on site
Water
– Fix dripping taps/ leaks on the premises
Energy
– Improved buildings thermal or energy efficiency
– Use energy efficient equipment (ie A+ rating appliances)
– Ensure unused electrical equipment and lighting is switched off when not in use
Army
https://www.army.mod.uk/
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Waste
– Promote company recycling
– Recycling bins are readily available in all areas
Resource usage
– Use sustainable cleaning products (water safe or plastic free)
Energy
– Use energy efficient equipment (ie A+ rating appliances)
– Ensure unused electrical equipment and lighting is switched off when not in use
Sustainable transport
– Access to company electric vehicles
Biosynth
https://www.biosynth.com
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Biodiversity
– Nature based staff volunteering events
Waste
– Promote company recycling
– Recycling bins are readily available in all areas
– Actively reducing single use plastic use on site
Resource usage
– Use sustainable cleaning products (water safe or plastic free)
– Use recycled office supplies / materials (ie paper, packaging etc)
Water
– Fix dripping taps/ leaks on the premises
Energy
– Improved buildings thermal or energy efficiency
– Use energy efficient equipment (ie A+ rating appliances)
– Ensure unused electrical equipment and lighting is switched off when not in use
– Installed renewable energy
Sustainable transport
– Promote car share
– Active staff travel incentives available
– Access to company electric vehicles
Have any of your company climate related actions/ projects involved the local community?
Yes- local greening plan
Do you have any future climate related events planned?
Yes, local greening events
Please provide details of any national campaigns you’ve been involved with.
Local ones for all global sites
Do you have an environmental staff committee/ eco group?
Yes
Do you have any sustainability accreditations?
Ecovadis Silver sustainability medal. (global org)
British Horseracing Authority
www.careersinracing.com
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Biodiversity
– Nature based staff volunteering events
Waste
– Promote company recycling
– Recycling bins are readily available in all areas
Have any of your company climate related actions/ projects involved the local community?
– Designed days to work with communities in and outside of racing.
Please provide details of any national campaigns you’ve been involved with.
– Go green and give back
Do you have any climate related events planned for 2023?
– Racing Together Community Day
Department Of Work and Pension – Newbury Jobcentre
www.dwp.gov.uk
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Waste
– Promote company recycling
– Recycling bins are readily available in all areas
– Actively reducing single use plastic use on site
Resource Usage
– Use sustainable cleaning products (water safe or plastic free)
– Use recycled office supplies / materials (ie paper, packaging etc)
Water
– Fix dripping taps/ leaks on the premises
Sustainable transport
– Active staff travel incentives available
– Access to company electric vehicles
Does your company advertise specific “green” jobs, training or apprenticeships?
– Yes
Dick Lovett
www.dicklovett.co.uk
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Waste
– Promote company recycling
– Actively reducing single use plastic use on site
Resource Usage
– Use recycled office supplies / materials (ie paper, packaging etc)
Energy
– Improved buildings thermal or energy efficiency
– Use energy efficient equipment (ie A+ rating appliances)
– Ensure unused electrical equipment and lighting is switched off when not in use
– Installed renewable energy
Water
– Fixed dripping taps/ leaks on the premises
Sustainable transport
-Promote car share
– Access to company electric vehicles
– Actively reducing mileage of company deliveries
Does your company advertise specific “green” jobs, training or apprenticeships?
– We have Environmental Graduates
Do you have an employee Climate Action Pledge?
– Yes
Do you have an environmental staff committee/ eco group?
– Yes
Digitall
www.digitall-comms.co.uk
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Have any of your company climate related actions/ projects involved the local community?
– Yes
Do you have any climate related events planned for 2023?
– Partnership with carbon trap in Somerset
Do you have an environmental staff committee/ eco group?
– Yes
Englefield Estate
www.englefieldestate.co.uk
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Biodiversity
– Tree planting
– Planted wildflowers
– Nature based staff volunteering events
Waste
– Promote company recycling
– Recycling bins are readily available in all areas
– Actively reducing single use plastic use on site
– Started composting food waste
Resource Usage
– Use sustainable cleaning products (water safe or plastic free)
– Use recycled office supplies / materials (ie paper, packaging etc)
Energy
– Improved buildings thermal or energy efficiency
– Ensure unused electrical equipment and lighting is switched off when not in use
Water
– Installed water saving devices
– Fix dripping taps/ leaks on the premises
– Harvest rainwater with water butts
Have any of your company climate related actions/ projects involved the local community?
– Annual schools event on sustainability, including renewable energy
Please provide details of any national campaigns you’ve been involved with.
– GreenFest 2022, No Mow May, Great British Spring Clean
Do you have any climate related events planned for 2023?
– Carbon Literacy Training for staff: https://carbonliteracy.com/
Does your company advertise specific “green” jobs, training or apprenticeships?
– We have had two Royal Forestry Society Forest Roots trainees
Do you have an environmental staff committee/ eco group?
– Yes
Do you align to UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG’s)?
– Yes
Do you have any sustainability accreditations?
– FSC Certified Woodland
Equinix
www.equinix.co.uk
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Biodiversity
– Nature based staff volunteering events
Waste
– Promote company recycling
– Recycling bins are readily available in all areas
– Actively reducing single use plastic use on site
– Started composting food waste
Resource usage
– Use sustainable cleaning products (water safe or plastic free)
– Use recycled office supplies / materials (ie paper, packaging etc)
Energy
– Improved buildings thermal or energy efficiency
– Use energy efficient equipment (ie A+ rating appliances)
– Ensure unused electrical equipment and lighting is switched off when not in use?
– Installed renewable energy
Water
– Installed water saving devices
Sustainable transport
– Promote car share
– Active staff travel incentives available
– Subsidised/ loan for Public Transport
Please provide details of any national campaigns you’ve been involved with.
– https://sustainability.equinix.com/
Do you have any climate related events planned for 2023?
– www.equinix.co.uk/about/sustainability
Does your company advertise specific “green” jobs, training or apprenticeships?
– https://careers.equinix.com/jobs/search?page=1&query=sustainability
Prior’s Court Foundation
www.priorscourt.org.uk
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Biodiversity
– Tree planting
– Planted wildflowers
– Nature based staff volunteering events
Waste
– Promote company recycling
– Recycling bins are readily available in all areas
– Actively reducing single use plastic use on site
– Started composting food waste
Resource usage
– Use recycled office supplies / materials (ie paper, packaging etc)
Energy
– Improved buildings thermal or energy efficiency
– Use energy efficient equipment (ie A+ rating appliances)
– Ensure unused electrical equipment and lighting is switched off when not in use
Water
– Fix dripping taps/ leaks on the premises
– Installed a rainwater garden / storm water planters
– Harvest rainwater with water butts
Sustainable transport
– Promote car share
– Active staff travel incentives available
– Actively reducing mileage of company deliveries
Have any of your company climate related actions/ projects involved the local community?
– We have just started a Scouts group with our young people whom participate in community events.
Please provide details of any national campaigns you’ve been involved with.
– Environmental day
– Earth day
– Recycling week
– Bike to work scheme
Do you have any climate related events planned for 2023?
– Scouts events – probably more that I may not know about at the moment
Do you have an environmental staff committee/ eco group?
– Yes
Science and Technology Facilities Council
www.ukri.org/councils/stfc/
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Biodiversity
– Tree planting
– Planted wildflowers
– Nature based staff volunteering events
Waste
– Promote company recycling
– Recycling bins are readily available in all areas
– Actively reducing single use plastic use on site
Resource usage
– Use recycled office supplies / materials (ie paper, packaging etc)
Energy
– Improved buildings thermal or energy efficiency
– Use energy efficient equipment (ie A+ rating appliances)
– Ensure unused electrical equipment and lighting is switched off when not in use
– Installed renewable energy
Water
– Installed water saving devices
– Fix dripping taps/ leaks on the premises
Sustainable transport
– Active staff travel incentives available
– Subsidised/ loan for Public Transport
Do you have an environmental staff committee/ eco group?
– Yes
Southern Maintenance Solutions UK Ltd
www.southernmaintenancesolutions.com
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Waste
– Promote company recycling
– Recycling bins are readily available in all areas
– Actively reducing single use plastic use on site
– Started composting food waste
Resource usage
– Use sustainable cleaning products (water safe or plastic free)
– Use recycled office supplies / materials (ie paper, packaging etc)
Energy
– Improved buildings thermal or energy efficiency
– Use energy efficient equipment (ie A+ rating appliances)
– Ensure unused electrical equipment and lighting is switched off when not in use
Water
– Fix dripping taps/ leaks on the premises
Sustainable transport
– Promote car share
– Access to company electric vehicles
– Actively reducing mileage of company deliveries
Please provide details of any national campaigns you’ve been involved with.
– We have ISO 14001
Space Store
www.spacestore.co
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Waste
– Promote company recycling
– Actively reducing single use plastic use on site
Energy
– Ensure unused electrical equipment and lighting is switched off when not in use
Stag Motorcycles
www.stagmotorcycles.co.uk
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Waste
– Promote company recycling
Resource usage
– Use recycled office supplies / materials (ie paper, packaging etc)
Energy
– Ensure unused electrical equipment and lighting is switched off when not in use
Water
– Fix dripping taps/ leaks on the premises
Sustainable transport
– Promote car share
– Access to company electric vehicles
– Actively reducing mileage of company deliveries
Please provide details of any national campaigns you’ve been involved with.
– Greenfest
Do you have any climate related events planned for 2023?
– EV festival (celebration of micro EV tech)
Tigers Training Centre
www.tigerstrainingcentre.co.uk
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Biodiversity
– Tree planting
Waste
– Promote company recycling
Energy
– Ensure unused electrical equipment and lighting is switched off when not in use
University of Reading
www.reading.ac.uk
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Biodiversity
– Tree planting
– Planted wildflowers
– Nature based staff volunteering events
Waste
– Promote company recycling
– Recycling bins are readily available in all areas-
– Actively reducing single use plastic use on site
– Started composting food waste
Resource usage
– Use sustainable cleaning products (water safe or plastic free)
– Use recycled office supplies / materials (ie paper, packaging etc)
Sustainable transport
– Promote car share
– Active staff travel incentives available
Do you have an employee Climate Action Pledge?
– Yes
Do you have an environmental staff committee/ eco group?
– Yes
Veolia
www.veolia.co.uk
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Biodiversity
– Nature based staff volunteering events
Waste
– Promote company recycling
– Recycling bins are readily available in all areas
– Actively reducing single use plastic use on site
– Started composting food waste
Resource usage
– Use recycled office supplies / materials (ie paper, packaging etc)
Energy
– Improved buildings thermal or energy efficiency
– Use energy efficient equipment (ie A+ rating appliances)
– Ensure unused electrical equipment and lighting is switched off when not in use
Water
– Fix dripping taps/ leaks on the premises
– Harvest rainwater with water butts
Sustainable transport
– Active staff travel incentives available
– Access to company electric vehicles
Have any of your company climate related actions/ projects involved the local community?
– Sustainable Fund gives out money to local sustainable causes. So far, we have been able to provide funding towards the community group Lambourn Litter Pick, the Keep Curridge Clean project to provide recycling bins and the Inkpen and Kitbury Scout Hut to go towards their solar panels.
Please provide details of any national campaigns you’ve been involved with.
– Recycle Week – social media
– International Compost Awareness Week – gave out free soil conditioner to residents of West Berkshire
Do you have any climate related events planned for 2023?
– We will be involved in Recycle Week, ICAW
Does your company advertise specific “green” jobs, training or apprenticeships?
– Environmental Services Company – all jobs are “green”
Do you have an employee Climate Action Pledge?
– Yes
Do you have an environmental staff committee/ eco group?
– Yes
Do you align to UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG’s)?
– Yes
Do you have any sustainability accreditations?
– https://www.veolia.co.uk/awards-and-accreditations-archive-page
Waitrose
www.jlpjobs.com
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Biodiversity
– Tree planting
– Nature based staff volunteering events
Waste
– Promote company recycling
– Recycling bins are readily available in all areas
– Actively reducing single use plastic use on site
– Started composting food waste
Resource usage
– Use recycled office supplies / materials (ie paper, packaging etc)
Energy
– Improved buildings thermal or energy efficiency
– Ensure unused electrical equipment and lighting is switched off when not in use
– Installed renewable energy
Water
– Installed water saving devices
– Fixed dripping taps/ leaks on the premises
Please provide details of any national campaigns you’ve been involved with.
– Bike to Work
– World Environmental Day
Do you have an environmental staff committee/ eco group?
– Yes
Do you align to UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG’s)?
– Yes
Wasing Estate
www.wasing.co.uk
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Biodiversity
– Tree planting
– Planted wildflowers
– Wetland creation
Waste
– Promote company recycling
– Recycling bins are readily available in all areas
– Actively reducing single use plastic use on site
– Started composting food waste
Resource usage
– Use sustainable cleaning products (water safe or plastic free)
– Use recycled office supplies / materials (ie paper, packaging etc)
Energy
– Improved buildings thermal or energy efficiency
– Use energy efficient equipment (ie A+ rating appliances)
– Ensure unused electrical equipment and lighting is switched off when not in use
– Installed renewable energy
Water
– Fix dripping taps/ leaks on the premises
– Installed a rainwater garden / storm water planters
– Harvest rainwater with water butts
Sustainable transport
-Actively reducing mileage of company deliveries
West Berkshire Council
www.westberks.gov.uk
Biodiversity
– Tree planting
– Planted wildflowers
Waste
– Promote recycling to residents across the district
– Recycling bins are readily available in all areas
Resource usage
– Use recycled office supplies / materials (ie paper, packaging etc)
Energy
– Improved buildings thermal or energy efficiency
– Installed renewable energy
Sustainable transport
– Promote car share
– Subsidised/ loan for public and sustainable transport
– Access to company electric vehicles
Please provide details of any national campaigns you’ve been involved with.
– Big Green Week
– GreenFest
– Recycle Week
– Love Parks Week
– Eco Schools
– Clean Air Day
– Car Free Day
– Bike Week
– Greening Campaign
– other national initiatives
Do you have any climate related events planned for 2023?
– A number of climate related events & projects throughout the year planned
Do you have an environmental staff committee/ eco group?
– Yes
Do you have a Company Climate Action Pledge?
– Yes
West Berkshire Training Consortium
www.wbtc-uk.com
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Waste
– Promote company recycling
– Recycling bins are readily available in all areas
– Actively reducing single use plastic use on site
Resource usage
– Use sustainable cleaning products (water safe or plastic free)
– Use recycled office supplies / materials (ie paper, packaging etc)
Energy
– Use energy efficient equipment (ie A+ rating appliances)
– Ensure unused electrical equipment and lighting is switched off when not in use
Water
– Fix dripping taps/ leaks on the premises
Sustainable transport
– Actively reducing mileage of company deliveries
Xtrac
www.xtrac.com
Which climate related actions has your company participated in 2021/2022?
Biodiversity
– Tree planting
– Wetland creation
Waste
– Promote company recycling
– Recycling bins are readily available in all areas
Resource usage
– Use recycled office supplies / materials (ie paper, packaging etc)
Energy
– Do you use energy efficient equipment (ie A+ rating appliances)
Water
– Installed water saving devices
– Fix dripping taps/ leaks on the premises
Please provide details of any national campaigns you’ve been involved with.
– Bike to Work
Does your company advertise specific “green” jobs, training or apprenticeships?
– Apprenticeships
West Berkshire Council are committed to reaching carbon neutrality. The Environment Delivery Team are working hard to tackle the climate emergency.
For further information: https://www.westberks.gov.uk/environmentandclimatechange
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