Promoting an inward and outward approach to building a sustainable future
Our commitment;
We are committed to;
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creating an open working environment where all individuals’ opinions and contributions are valued
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promoting a positive impact and protecting the environment
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minimising our environmental impact
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reducing our contribution to climate change
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reaching our targets and continually improving our sustainability policy and environmental performance.
We measure our performance against four principles;
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Wellbeing
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Our Working Environment
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Giving Back
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Creating a Sustainable Future

Wellbeing;
The wellbeing of our staff and clients is extremely important. Wellbeing can be measured in many areas including how we operate as a business, how we manage our working environment, and the clients and suppliers we work with.
K4 is established as a long standing, responsible and trustworthy brand;
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we operate following all government employment laws and equal opportunities
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we believe a happy and cohesive team ensures everyone is able to fulfil their potential
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we actively promote a healthy work-life balance by offering flexible working
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we have a unique structure to encourage open communications and trust
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we allow time for our team to build relationships with clients, suppliers and each other
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it is our aim to enhance staff awareness and communication
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our footprint should be kept to a minimum by the use of virtual technology where possible
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we trade with ethical suppliers, who are responsible
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we do not work with organisations involved with unethical activities
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we review suppliers CSR policies.

Our working environment;
We operate under an effective environmental and social strategy which includes;
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engaging with green energy suppliers
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keeping our heating to a level ambient temperature
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ensuring we run an energy efficient office
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operating a ‘switch it off’ policy ensuring minimal appliance energy
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only printing when necessary
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recycling kitchen and paper refuse
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recycling machinery where possible
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recycling ink cartridges and other materials
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using ethical and Fairtrade products where possible
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encourage travel-cups, to eliminate single-use
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minimise debt and financial liabilities ensuring we operate within our means
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we pay our team well and support our staff
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operate an open hiring policy that supports individual qualities
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actively promoting the benefits of a socially responsible business.

Giving back;
We believe in supporting our local businesses and the environment in which we trade;
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we are part of our local community
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we aim to support local Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea charities
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we provide mentoring and aim to support graduates
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we offer work experience opportunities for school leavers
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we encourage visits to local exhibitions and educational talks
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we support the small businesses around us to reduce our carbon footprint.

Creating a sustainable future;
We believe in, and aim to;
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encourage the whole team to be proactive and implement ideas which propel us towards a more sustainable future
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deal with ethical organisations who treat their staff well
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recommend and encourage ethical and sustainable solutions
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recommend green hosting opportunities
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review and adjust our green policy on a regular basis.
