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Carbon Reduction Plan
Secure Shredding & Sustainable Practices: Datashred’s Carbon Reduction Plan
At Datashred, we understand the importance of safeguarding your confidential information through secure shredding services. But we also recognise our responsibility to protect the environment. That’s why we’re committed to sustainable practices and have implemented a comprehensive carbon reduction plan to minimise our environmental impact.
Working towards a carbon free future
We utilise state-of-the-art shredding technology to ensure your documents are completely destroyed, guaranteeing the security of your sensitive information. However, we go beyond just shredding. We’re dedicated to minimising our environmental footprint throughout the entire process.
Working towards a sustainable future
Recycling All Paper Materials
We prioritise recycling shredded paper whenever possible. Our partners convert shredded paper into new pulp for various paper products, reducing our reliance on resources.
Energy-Efficient Operations
We continuously invest in optimising our shredding processes to minimise energy consumption. This not only reduces our carbon footprint but also allows us to offer our services at competitive rates.
Reduced Vehicle Emissions
We strategically plan shredding routes to minimise travel distances for our trucks. Additionally, we maintain our fleet to ensure they operate as efficiently as possible.
Responsible Waste Management
Any leftover waste materials from the shredding process are disposed of responsibly through certified recycling and waste management partners.
Measuring Progress Towards Net Zero
Understanding Our Baseline:
To effectively track our progress, we established a baseline for our carbon emissions in 2020. This baseline serves as a reference point against which we can measure the effectiveness of our carbon reduction strategies.Significant Achievements:We're proud to announce that in 2023, we achieved a 14.7% reduction in carbon emissions compared to the previous year.
Download our Carbon Reduction PlanCarbon Reduction Projects: Past, Present, Future & Beyond
Since our 2020 baseline, we’ve implemented several successful environmental management measures and projects:
Annual Third-Party Audits: We undergo rigorous annual environmental audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
PlanetMark Certification: We’ve maintained PlanetMark certification for four consecutive years. This certification emphasizes measurement, engagement, and communication of sustainability efforts throughout our business.
ISO 14001 Certification: We’ve successfully maintained ISO 14001 certification, demonstrating our commitment to a robust environmental management system.
Future Plans:
We’re actively planning and implementing additional measures to further reduce our environmental impact:
Fleet Decarbonisation: We’re establishing a dedicated Fleet Forum led by the Executive Board to focus on transitioning our fleet to more sustainable options.
Enhanced Internal Reporting: We’ll introduce quarterly internal reporting to improve focus and accuracy on sustainability goals.
Annual Reporting with Planet Mark: We’ll maintain annual reporting using Planet Mark as our auditing body, ensuring transparency and accountability in our sustainability efforts.
Renewable Energy Transition: We’re committed to transitioning to 100% renewable energy sources to power our operations.