Environmental Policy
1. Policy Statement
Alison Wilson Associates Ltd is committed to minimising the environmental impact of its activities and operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner.
As a provider of occupational health, counselling, therapy, and coaching services, we recognise our responsibility to protect the environment, prevent pollution, and promote sustainable practices throughout our operations and supply chain.
We are committed to integrating environmental considerations into all business decisions while maintaining the highest standards of professional service. We also commit to supporting the UK's transition to a low-carbon economy by reducing and, where appropriate, offsetting our greenhouse gas emissions, with the aim of achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040 (or earlier where practicable). We will review our progress annually and set measurable objectives to support this commitment.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all activities carried out by Alison Wilson Associates Ltd, including:
Office-based operations
Remote and digital service delivery
Occupational health and wellbeing services
Counselling, therapy, and coaching services
Procurement of goods and services
Travel associated with service delivery
The policy applies to all employees, associates, contractors, and partners working on behalf of the organisation.
3. Our Environmental Commitments
Alison Wilson Associates Ltd commits to:
Complying with applicable environmental legislation and regulations.
Reducing waste and promoting reuse and recycling wherever possible.
Minimising energy consumption and improving energy efficiency.
Reducing paper usage through digital working practices.
Encouraging environmentally responsible travel choices.
Considering environmental impact when selecting suppliers and services.
Preventing pollution and reducing unnecessary resource consumption.
• Develop, implement and maintain a Net Zero Carbon Plan.
4. Key Environmental Objectives
To support our commitments, we aim to:
Promote paperless systems and secure electronic record keeping.
Reduce printing and encourage electronic communication.
Use energy-efficient equipment and switch off unused devices.
Reduce single-use materials within office environments.
Encourage remote consultations where appropriate to reduce travel emissions.
Work with suppliers who demonstrate responsible environmental practices.
• Set annual carbon reduction targets aligned with our Net Zero commitment.
• Reduce emissions from business travel through remote service delivery, low-carbon transport and virtual meetings wherever appropriate.
• Encourage suppliers to demonstrate their own environmental and carbon reduction commitments.
Environmental objectives will be reviewed periodically as part of organisational planning and improvement activities.
5. Responsibilities
Management Responsibilities
Management will:
Provide leadership in promoting environmental awareness.
Integrate environmental considerations into operational decisions.
Monitor environmental performance where appropriate.
Review this policy regularly to ensure continued effectiveness.
Employee and Associate Responsibilities
All personnel working on behalf of Alison Wilson Associates Ltd are expected to:
Use resources responsibly.
Minimise waste and recycle where possible.
Follow environmentally responsible working practices.
Support organisational sustainability initiatives.
6. Continuous Improvement
We are committed to continually improving our environmental performance by reviewing our working practices, adopting sustainable technologies where feasible, and encouraging environmentally responsible behaviour across the organisation. Progress towards our Net Zero commitment will be reviewed annually, with environmental objectives and carbon reduction measures updated to reflect changes in legislation, best practice and organisational activities.
7. Communication and Review
This Environmental Policy will be communicated to all associates, and relevant stakeholders and will be reviewed annually or when significant organisational or legislative changes occur.
Approved by: Alison Wilson
Name: Alison Wilson
Position: Director
Date: 2 Jan 2026
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