ESiT Limited

Organisational challenge/context

Company’s main concern is to reduce its Carbon Footprint, in line with the objectives of their BS8555 Environmental Management System. The company registered under Phase 3 of this environmental accreditation in October 2008, with the intention of formalising the already significant CSR programme.

Intervention(s)

ensuring all company vehicles meet the EU recommended emissions level of 140g/km
requesting only diesel models when booking hire cars
flexible working hours to enable those with longer journeys to travel outside the rush hour
installation of office shower facilities to help those cycling, running or walking to work
advice on environmentally aware driving in the ESiT Driver’s Handbook
advice on the most environmentally friendly way to travel to customers’ sites

Results/benefits

The Scheme encourages staff to travel to work as often as possible by a means of transport with a lower environmental impact than single occupancy car travel e.g. public transport, on foot or bicycle, or car sharing. The company contributes £1 to charity for each Green Commute made by its staff.

The scheme has been embraced with great enthusiasm - half of ESiT’s staff now Green Commute at least once a week. Each year staff nominate two local charities to receive the money that is raised. As a result, as well as benefitting staff and the environment, from July 2006 to date the company has donated over £10,000 to the selected charities.

Company Description
ESiT software delivers data management solutions supporting organisations within the not-for-profit, commercial and environment sectors. Offering standard or bespoke modular options for customer relationship management (CRM), fundraising, document management, asset tracking and environmental monitoring, ESiT has a suite of products and services designed with your organisation’s needs in mind

Website
www.esit.co.uk

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