Environmental

Michael Page does not operate in a business sector which causes significant pollution, but we recognise that our business has an impact on the environment. We are committed to minimising this impact by:

• Optimising the use of energy
• Ensuring the efficient use of materials
• Encouraging re-use and recycling
• Incorporating the principle of sustainable development

During 2007 we allocated a significant amount of time and resources to identifying where our activities have an impact on the environment. The current environmental report, which covers our UK businesses only, is summarised below.
 
Waste

• 221 tonnes of waste was generated by the UK offices.
• our current national recycling rate is 24.0% from recycling confidential paper and toner cartridges.
• Through recycling, Michael Page in the UK has saved 2,477 trees and saved a total of 728m3 landfill space.

 

 

		Annual Weight generated (tonnes)	% of total waste
	Confidential waste	61	28%
	Toners	3	1%
	Mixed office paper	80	35%
	Food waste and packaging	13	6%
	Aluminium cans	20	9%
	Glass bottles	8	4%
	Plastic bottles & plastic cups	20	9%
	Cardboard	8	4%
	Miscellaneous	8	4%
	Total	221	100%

 

 

Energy

• 6,166,444 kWh of electricity was consumed in the UK, which converts to 1,972 tonnes CO2.
• 2,175,150 kWh of gas was consumed in the UK, which converts to 435 tonnes CO2.
• Through recycling Michael Page in the UK has saved 49,193 kWh of energy.

 

Water

In the UK, Michael Page consumed 29,615 m3 of water.

Transport

In total, UK employees travelling to and from work converts to 1,100 tonnes CO2.

‘More Green’ is our way of giving something back to the environment – raising awareness about recycling, ethical purchasing and reducing the amount of energy we consume.

Employee Involvement provides a detailed account of these environmental initiatives.