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Policy 6.2 Sustainability and social impact How we buy and our impact

Environmental policy

How Just Gold reduces its environmental footprint across travel, procurement, events and digital work.

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This policy is about caring for the environment.

We work to cut our carbon and our waste.

We choose public transport, bikes and online meetings over flights.

We pick suppliers who care for the environment.

We run low waste events that are also accessible.

We avoid printing, plastic packaging and single use items.

We check our environmental impact every year.

In plain language

Just Gold works to cut its carbon footprint and waste. We choose public transport and remote meetings over flights where we can. We pick suppliers with good environmental practices and run low waste events. We avoid unnecessary printing and single use items. We check our environmental impact every year.

Full policy

Section 6: Sustainability and social impact

We don't deliver impact; we are impact. This section formalises our commitment to sustainable operations, ethical partnerships, and social change. It reflects our identity as a certified social enterprise and our alignment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Policy statement

Environmental sustainability is integral to our social impact. Just Gold commits to reducing our ecological footprint, sourcing responsibly, and supporting clients and partners to do the same. This is not greenwashing; it’s daily operational practice.

Core focus areas

  • Carbon footprint reduction across travel, energy use, and digital operations.
  • Ethical procurement of materials, technology, and merchandise.
  • Waste reduction through reuse, digital first practices, and responsible disposal.
  • Integration of climate justice frameworks into client work and strategy.

What we do

  • Prioritise public transport, bike use, and remote meetings over air travel.
  • Choose suppliers with environmental credentials or low impact operations.
  • Host zero waste or low waste events with accessibility embedded.
  • Avoid unnecessary printing, plastic packaging, or single use items.
  • Partner with initiatives or organisations that address environmental justice.

Reporting and accountability

  • Internal environmental audits conducted annually.
  • Environmental impacts considered in project scoping, budgets, and procurement.
  • Just Gold may publish an Environmental Impact Snapshot to inform stakeholders and clients.

Application

Applies to all team members, contractors, and operational decisions including travel, merchandise, technology, and event delivery.

Status
Under review
Version
2.0
Last updated
14 May 2025
Effective date
14 May 2025
Review date
March 2027
Owner
CEO, Just Gold