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Environment
Northgate Information Solutions are committed to high standards of environmental care and continually improving our environmental performance so that we conduct our business in an environmentally-responsible manner and contribute to sustainable development. This year, we have developed anew environmental policy which aims to further reduce the Company's carbon footprint.
Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues that all organisations and individuals should address. The use of technology to promote flexible working practices and services online to the citizen helps to reduce emissions. Northgate is actively engaged in working with public authorities to develop online services to the citizen or individual. It is one of the first companies in the UK to have a secured accreditation from BRE, the leading environmental certification body, for its software used to measure home energy performance. All of our electricity supplies through Dalkia ( our current facilities management contractor) are supplied by true renewable energy (which is both CCL-exempt and has zero CO2 emissions) and we are in the process of engaging with the Carbon |Trust to develop further strategies to reduce our carbon footprint.
Green Travel
This year, Northgate launched a green travel policy. Each business unit has an appointed green travel policy coordinator who oversees the practical implementation of the policy through the development of green travel plans.
We aim to reduce car travel journeys; to get rid of unnecessary meetings and promote the use of video conferencing through the extension of integrated facilities throughout the entire estate. We also encourage employee well-being through promoting alternative methods of travel including cycling and walking.
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