Green policy

Global warming and green house gases caused by mans use of fossil fuels appear to be contributing to potentially damaging climate change. Trinity has a policy of seeking to take both ethical and environmental initiatives to help build a sustainable business that can put something back into the world we live in.

Trinity, as a Charity, has found it particularly difficult to make massive progress in this area. One of the things we will be seeking to do this year is to reduce the organisations carbon footprint. Looking at our carbon footprint is a way of gauging the effect a business, charity or individual is having on the environment by measuring the amount of carbon dioxide their lifestyle, or business produces.

We have used the Governments measures to work out our carbon footprint and through consultation with staff, customers and stakeholders we are seeking new an innovative ways for reducing this.

Our current measures include:

Working with our waste disposal company to recycle paper
Purchase only energy efficient light bulbs
We have applied for funding to install a solar panel to heat water, loft insulation and cavity wall insulation at the head office.
Ensure all appliances are switched off when not in use
Recycle ink cartridges
We now only order recycled paper
Using the Carbon Trust we will work out our carbon footprint annually and set a realistic but stretching target for reduction over the next 5 years
Open a new Out of School Club in Ponteland to negate the need for a minibus to transport children
Seek funding to install solar panels in Out of School Clubs where appropriate in partnership with schools
Ensure clubs and services incorporate green issues in activities and programs
Stimulate staff to suggest new ways of saving resources
Reduce the use of paper in offices
Encourage staff to accept e –newsletters via email to reduce postage and paper
Switch to a ‘green’ energy provider
Reduce waste

Our estimated Carbon Footprint is 33 CO2e (Tonnes) as at April 2007