Sustainability Policy

Environmental Sustainability Statement
At On-Course Business Solutions we strive to be the best business we can be for the planet. We commit to embedding the environmental sustainability ethos into our business operations and will ensure the following:
– We will minimise the amount of water we use
– We will minimise the amount of energy we use
– We will minimise the amount of waste to landfill that we generate
– We will live by the waste management hierarchy of Avoid – Reduce - Reuse – Recycle
– We will minimise the amount of private vehicular transport for business purposes
– We will educate the public on environmental sustainability whenever we can
– We will support our staff in their work/life balance

Environmental Policy
We will embed the Environmental Sustainability Statement into our business operations by:

Minimise water use:
– Using water efficient equipment such as dual flush toilets, tap aerators, low flow shower heads
– Undertaking regular water audits to identify leaks and ways to minimise water use

Minimise energy use:
– Maximising our use of natural ventilation and lighting
– Installing energy efficient equipment such as LED lights, timers, occupancy sensors
– Only using air conditioning when needed
– Utilising renewable energy sources wherever possible

Minimise waste generated:
– Sourcing suppliers that provide in bulk and minimise packaging
– Using suppliers that take back packaging
– Avoiding products that have excessive packaging
– Finding creative ways to repurpose waste to avoid it going to landfill
– Recycling all waste that cannot be repurposed

Minimise vehicular transport:
– Sourcing suppliers that deliver in bulk
– Using local suppliers
– Using virtual meetings
– Using public transport or active transport (walking, bicycle) for business needs

Educate the public
– Promoting our sustainability achievements to our customers
– Providing information on sustainable products or practices that are relevant to our business

Staff Support
– Offer our staff flexible working hours
– Providing our staff with career development opportunities
– Incentivising our staff to volunteer in the community

Community Support
– Volunteering at community events/fundraisers
– Provide products to be included in community fundraisers
​– Give our time to educate the community on our sustainability initiatives