Sustainability Policy.

At Abstrakt we aim to do our best to work towards sustainability. We’re not perfect, but it is something that we take very seriously. We have a range of environmental, social and financial strategies to help us reduce our negative impact and give something positive back to the world. These include:

Environmental

• Abstrakt intends to minimise its carbon footprint by operating a Hybrid working model. This allows our team to work at convenient locations and avoid excess travel. We also opt for virtual meetings first and when we do have to meet in person, use the most efficient, practical mode of transport for each journey.

• Wherever possible our stationery is recycled or recyclable, hence minimising its impact on the Earth. We use wood and paper only from sustainable sources where available. Perhaps more importantly, we try to avoid using physical stationery and printing documents wherever possible.

• We reduce waste by only buying products that we need and when we do, opt for sustainable, biodegradable or recyclable options, and we try to recycle or compost as much of our waste as possible.

• All of our cleaning products are natural, biodegradable and are bulk purchased when possible to minimise packaging.

• We use low energy appliances wherever available.

• We try to keep our carbon emissions to a minimum and have committed to becoming Net Zero ahead of the government schedule. We use 100% renewable electricity produced by wind, solar and hydroelectric power.

• The services we provide are delivered with no physical goods production or transportation.

Social

• We value our team. We make sure that our team members enjoy their work by giving them every possible opportunity to express themselves, fulfil their potential and fit their work around the other important aspects of their lives.

• We allow flexible working by allowing our team members to choose their own place and time of work. This helps team members maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• We maintain healthy relationships with our customers and accommodate their needs wherever possible.

• We use local suppliers where possible to reduce our carbon footprint and stimulate the local economy.

• We try to create opportunities for young talented individuals with strong ethics and help them to develop their careers by getting them involved in our work and helping to promote them.

• We use fairtrade products where appropriate.

• We comply with all equal opportunities laws and regulations.

• We actively promote the benefits of socially responsible business.

Financial

• We will build a strong, valuable brand.

• We will avoid ethical liabilities by implementing our social and environmental sustainability policies.

• We will minimise debt and other financial liabilities.

• We will invest in sustainable businesses where appropriate, to help encourage the growth of a sustainable economy, as well as providing the business with a strong long-term investment portfolio.

• We will implement simple and effective business systems so that the business runs efficiently without reliance on the specialist knowledge or skills of any one individual.

For more information on any of our initiatives, please contact Marc Swarbrick.