We are excited to share our sustainability journey here at Pinnaklo Limited and how we, as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), are positively impacting our planet. It is easy to get lost in the sea of frightening statistics, carbon emissions targets, and conflicting messages about climate change. At Pinnaklo we were conscious that as a small company with a small core staff, we are not going to solve the world’s problems, but it is incredible to see how even small businesses like ours can play a crucial role in creating a greener and more sustainable future.
Embrace the Digital Era: Going Paperless
At Pinnaklo Limited, we have embraced the digital era wholeheartedly, bidding farewell to piles of paper and enthusiastically welcoming cloud-based document storage. Going paperless helps us save trees and reduces our carbon footprint. Plus, it is convenient and efficient for our team! Some examples of how we have achieved this:
- Adopting digital signatories for all client contracts and employee hires
- Using digital whiteboards for meetings and brainstorming sessions
- Sharing documents via Shardrive
- Printing settings are set to two- side printing by default.
Reducing Business Travel: Embracing Virtual Meetings
As a fully flexible company with 100% of our staff working remotely most of the time, we have already reduced work-related travel. Something which we are very passionate about and proud of.
We love connecting with our clients and partners face-to-face, but we also realise the environmental impact of business travel. To play our part s, we have embraced virtual meetings and video conferencing. It is incredible how technology allows us to stay connected without having to hop into the car every time. Of course, there are occasions where a face-to-face is necessary, but we are making every effort to reduce the frequency.
As an extra bonus, we have also reduced business travel expenses.
Promoting eco-friendly commuting
In situations where business travel is deemed necessary, we proactively encourage our employees to prioritise the use of public transport or engage in carpooling arrangements. By doing so, we demonstrate our commitment to promoting sustainable travel practices, which not only contribute to reducing our carbon footprint but also align with our values as a responsible and environmentally conscious company. Our confident approach to embracing eco-friendly commuting options ensures that we actively participate in fostering a greener future for our business and the wider community.
Fostering a Sustainable Culture
Creating a sustainable culture is at the heart of our efforts at Pinnaklo Limited. We proactively engage and educate our team in diverse eco-friendly initiatives, encouraging the adoption of greener habits both within the workplace and in their personal lives. After all, we firmly believe that sustainability is a collective effort that requires collaboration from all team members.
In our pursuit of sustainability, we actively encourage our employees to share their experiences and insights on becoming more sustainable in their home lives. The result has been nothing short of inspiring, with an array of interesting and innovative ideas emerging from our collaborative efforts.
Some personal examples of becoming more sustainable.
- Switching a second family car for a Cargo E-bike
- Reducing single-use plastic by bringing a keep cup and refillable water bottle to meetings and events
- Using eco setting on kitchen and laundry appliances
Conclusion
Here at Pinnaklo Limited, we are committed to building a sustainable future for our planet. Our journey involves going paperless, reducing business travel, promoting eco-friendly commuting, and fostering a sustainable culture. We believe that as SMEs, we have the power to make a meaningful impact on the environment. Let’s continue on this green path, one step at a time, and pave the way for a brighter and greener future for all!
