Which? is on a path to net zero. We're constantly exploring new ways to offset our carbon footprint and enhance our sustainability.
Energy provider: we have switched to Ecotricity, one of the first energy companies to be awarded a Which? Eco Provider for energy, for our electricity and gas in the London office.
Green bank account: we have moved cash within the organisation, that is not required for immediate needs, to a bank account with green credentials.
Office Plants: we sourced new office plants from a charity-run garden centre based in Camden and closer to our office. This meets our social purpose goals by using a charity and a local supplier, hence a shorter journey and fewer emissions. We are looking to source the London office Christmas tree from the same local charity-run garden centre.
Further offsetting: we offset the carbon footprint of getting our samples to the various test labs we use, both in the UK & overseas. Also the cost of getting them back to the UK (for sale) where it's cost efficient to do that. This is based on the mileage by transport type (road, sea, air) and then the amount in kgco2 is offset by a company called atmosfair
Bio wrap for magazine: we have switched from standard polywrap to compostable biowrap (made from potato/corn starch) for the majority of magazines in 2019 as we are now investigating paper wrap as an alternative to bio-wrap.
Recycle logo: we have updated all of our stationery to include a recycling logo which encourages members to recycle the paper when they're finished with it.
