Our commitment to sustainability

At PAGB, we are committed to environmental and sustainability practices that align with our core values. We are signed up to the Global Self-Care Federations Environmental Charter and support our members in three core areas:

Steps we are taking

Reduce

• Our central London office now uses 100% renewable energy.
• We’re working with suppliers who operate using renewable energy sources and introducing an environmental sustainability questionnaire for any new suppliers.
• We have taken into account ‘green credentials’ when sourcing company bank accounts and new pension schemes for our employees.
• We are changing our printers and photocopiers to more energy efficient products, whilst also encouraging more paperless communications.
• We are working with our office cleaners to ensure cleaning products are not harmful to the environment.
• As a London-based office, we encourage our employees to use public transport, cycle or walk to work.
• We have moved a number of working groups and training workshops online to help minimise travel into London and carbon emissions for our attendees.

Reuse

• Our old technology devices, including computers and mobile phones, are either reused or donated to charitable causes.
• We have reusable crockery and cutlery throughout our office for our colleagues and for use at our events, including workshops and member meeting dinners.
• Installed a sparkling water maker in the office to provide this option for guests at our events in reusable bottles, with a take back scheme for the gas cylinders.

Recycle

• We have recycling receptacles in our office, including for paper, glass and food waste recycling.
• We ensure coffee pods used in our office coffee machine are recycled.

We believe that these actions not only benefit the environment, but also our members, partners, and stakeholders. We are always looking for ways to continue reducing our impact and welcome any feedback or suggestions to help us improve our sustainability.