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A Better Future Starts With Accountability
We believe creativity has the power to shape a better future. As a supplier to schools, colleges and universities, we also believe we have a responsibility to understand and reduce the impact our business has on the world around us.
We're not interested in making grand claims or chasing headlines. Instead, we're focused on taking practical steps, measuring our progress and being transparent about where we're succeeding and where we still have work to do.
Every year, we independently measure our carbon footprint, review our operations and look for opportunities to improve. Some changes are small. Some are more ambitious. Together, they help us move forward.
The Numbers Behind Our Progress
Since our last reporting period:
18% reduction in emissions from outbound deliveries
Finding smarter ways to get products to customers while reducing transport-related emissions.
15% reduction in employee commuting emissions
Supporting more efficient ways of working and reducing unnecessary travel.
4.8% reduction in energy-related emissions
Making improvements across our operations to reduce day-to-day energy consumption.
Annual carbon reporting and measurement
Tracking our impact year after year so that decisions are guided by evidence, not assumptions.
Small Improvements Matter
Sustainability isn't about quick wins; it's about making steady progress over time.
This year, we've seen positive reductions across several areas of our business. As with any organisation, some activities also resulted in small increases, providing valuable insight into where we can focus our future efforts.
By measuring our impact every year, we're able to make informed decisions, work more closely with our suppliers and logistics partners, and continue improving the way we operate.
Progress isn't always linear, but measuring, learning and taking action remains an important part of our approach.
Sustainability Builds Everyday Decisions
Rather than treating sustainability as a separate initiative, we're working to make it part of everyday decision-making across the business.
We focus on:
- Reducing unnecessary emissions across our operations
- Working with suppliers who share our values
- Reviewing packaging and materials where practical alternatives exist
- Measuring our environmental impact annually
- Looking for opportunities to improve efficiency across our supply chain
Supporting Our Communities
Being responsible means more than reducing emissions.
We're proud to support the communities around us through charitable initiatives, fundraising and employee involvement.
Whether supporting local causes, providing volunteering opportunities or contributing to community projects, we believe businesses should play an active role beyond their commercial responsibilities.
Recent initiatives include:
- Long-standing Partnership with LOROS - LOROS has been our chosen charity partner for many years. Through fundraising, volunteering and ongoing support, we're proud to help the incredible work they do for patients and families across Leicestershire and Rutland.
- Fundraising Throughout the Year - From cake sales and dress-up days to sponsored walks and seasonal events, our team comes together throughout the year to raise money for LOROS. Every pound raised goes directly to supporting the vital care they provide.
- Volunteering in Our Community - We're committed to giving every employee the opportunity to volunteer a day of their time each year to support charitable and community initiatives. It's one of the ways we encourage our team to make a positive impact beyond the workplace.
Creativity and Education
Everything we do is rooted in education.
By supporting teachers, technicians and educators with quality creative resources, we help thousands of students access art, design and technology education every year.
While our environmental journey continues, our wider purpose remains the same: helping creativity thrive in classrooms today while being mindful of the impact we leave for future generations.
Our Commitment
We don't claim to have all the answers.
But we do believe progress starts with measuring our impact, being transparent about our performance and taking meaningful action.
We'll continue to review our impact, report our findings and look for practical ways to reduce our environmental footprint while supporting the educators and communities we serve.