London Bio Packaging (LBP) has a direct and positive effect on the environment and society. The core aim of the LBP is to reduce the negative environmental impacts of packaging. Sustainability runs right the way through LBP. While we recognise that we’re not perfect in terms of our own sustainability, we are committed to a process of ongoing review and continual improvement of our sustainability. The LBP Triple Bottom Line 1. Environment We reduce negative environmental impacts by supplying: · Products with a low environmental impact on disposal · Products with a low carbon emission footprint · Products made from renewable resources not oil · Products and services to encourage reducing, recycling[1] and re-using materials · Closed loop services to reduce waste We also reduce internal environmental impacts through: · Waste minimisation and recycling · Using renewable energy · Offsetting carbon emissions for internal operations and all deliveries[2] · Providing bicycles for employees to come to work on! 2. People We improve society by: · Looking after our staff well · Ensuring equal opportunities within the company · Ensuring the health and safety of our customers, community and partners · Checking the welfare of our suppliers employees · Meeting our customer’s needs with excellent products and services · Protecting the environment people live in with our products and services · Contributing to our local community through employees doing conservation work[3] 3. Economics We aim to make our business robust, profitable and growing, in order to · Pay employees well and fairly · Produce returns for shareholders · Be more effective in our environmental and social bottom lines Scope This policy reflects our aspirations to enhance our own business practices as well as those of broader society. We apply this policy in all our business operations. We also try to develop partnerships with a range of stakeholders and lobby as widely as possible to encourage the uptake of sustainable packaging[4], sustainable waste management and other sustainable business practises. Roles and Responsibilities Company directors are responsible for incorporating these principles into business planning. All employees are responsible for developing an understanding of how their work functions are affected by this policy. Review Process This policy is reviewed annually with a view to continual improvement in all three bottom lines. [1] Composting is the ultimate way to recycle. It’s nature’s way of recycling [2] LBP offsets carbon emissions with the Woodland Trust carbon offset scheme [3] LBP works with Ground Work conducting conservation work in West London [4] LBP promotes the use of packaging that is biodegradable, low carbon and made from renewable resources.