More About Our Six Values:
Value the Environment

An individual identifying the Environment as a Value, would prioritise acting in such ways as:

• Appreciating the natural world, supporting and advocating for its protection and enhancement.
• Combating climate change by choosing green sources of energy and limiting the amount of energy and water that they consume.
• Reducing wastage by not creating waste in the first place, re-using, selling, giving away or donating any unwanted items, and recycling when possible.
• Using goods and undertaking activities that limit the amount of pollution and chemicals released, including using less plastic.
• Buying goods that are made from sustainable sources and produced using environmentally responsible methods.
• Enhancing the natural environment by planting trees, flowers and encouraging wildlife.

An organisation Valuing the Environment would prioritise acting in accordance with the following:

• Taking initiatives to combat climate change throughout its operations.
• Sustainable management and consumption of our natural resources including energy and water usage, sustainable mining and extraction, harvesting and fishing, responsible design and production.
• Access to sufficient food, energy, clean water and sanitation for all people.
• Reduction in the generation of waste through prevention, recycling and re-use.
• Reduction of the release of pollutants and chemicals into the air, water and soil.
• Creation of a circular economy and use of sustainable procurement and transparent reporting.
• Protection, restoration and creation of new habitats to strengthen ecosystems and maintain biodiversity.
• Reducing the impact on the environment of human settlements.

Coming soon: our pdf which maps how this Value supports the legal duties of companies, charities and public sector organisations.