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Comprehensive Procurement and CSR Initiatives at The Commercial Group

The Commercial Group is an independently owned company specializing in integrated procurement services. With over 130 dedicated staff, we achieved a turnover of £20 million in 2006, growing by an average of 30% annually. Committed to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), we focus on environmental sustainability through our CarbonNeutral journey, waste management strategies, and philanthropic efforts, particularly supporting Acorns Children's Hospice. Our ISO9001 accreditation and Microsoft Gold Partnership underline our commitment to quality and excellence.

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Comprehensive Procurement and CSR Initiatives at The Commercial Group

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  1. the commercial group • Independently & privately owned • Providing comprehensive, integrated procurement service • The group employs over 130 hugely impassioned and professional staff • Turnover increased to £20 million+ year ending 2006 • Average growth 30% per year on year • All profits are reinvested in the business • £1/2 million investment in premises, software, phone systems, • training and personnel 2006 • ISO9001 Accredited, Microsoft Gold Partner • Ecommerce specialists since 2000 (70% of business)

  2. London 2012

  3. our introduction to CSR Carbon Emissions CSR Programme Waste Management Commercial Charity Charter

  4. the benefits of CSR • Brand enhancement and corporate differentiation • Staff motivation • Human Resource opportunities • Identification of long term cost saving opportunities • Prepared for possible regulation

  5. CarbonNeutral – our journey Four key stages 1… measuring 2 … reducing 3 … offsetting 4 … communication (internally & externally)

  6. 1. measuring • calculated carbon footprint over a 12 month period • figures sourced by our finance and administration team • verified by Edinburgh Centre of Carbon Management (ECCM) • carbon emissions = 1078 tonnes per annum • 84% company owned vehicles (over half from company fleet) • 10% premises • 5% commuting • 1% business travel

  7. 48% Reduction 26% Reduction 80% Reduction 2. reducing • created the CarbonNeutral steering group • seconded Simon Graham to plan our reduction programme

  8. 3. offsetting CarbonNeutral steering group selected 3 renewable energy projects • rural solar electricification project, India • energy efficient lighting, Jamaica • wind power Generation, New Zealand

  9. 4. communicating – (internally & externally) steering group worked with CarbonNeutral to produce our KPI matrix developed to ensure continuous • engagement of staff, suppliers and customers • maximum benefits gained from our status as a CarbonNeutral company • influencing of our supplier network • continuous staff training • reduction and tracking of costs • raising of our profile through a PR & marketing programme

  10. waste management waste management group formed to • reduce the amount of waste Commercial produces at source • reuse as much as possible • recycle as much as possible of the remaining WASTE = REDUNDANT ASSETS THAT POTENTIALLY HAVE VALUE

  11. waste management reduce the amount of waste Commercial produces at source • policy to implement rules based printing to reduce, paper & toner • consumption and cost • policy to purchase cleaning materials from a refill option • removal of disposable cups (7-12% of entire waste) • continued focus on electronic trading

  12. waste management - recycling reuse as much as possible • reuse of packaging that enters the building • refurbishment of used machines for resale or redistribution • Waste to Wonder programme: Green Standards recycle as much as possible of the remaining • We have a preferred partner to handle our waste : Lansdown Park • Recycling facility • We are recycling: paper, cardboard, metal, plastics: even T-Bags!!

  13. contribution to charity commercial has given continuous support over the past 16 years to charities including: We will continue with these one off donations while forming a closer partnership with Acorns and NSPCC

  14. contribution to charity Acorns • helped over 1200 families in the last 18 years • acorns provide respite, emergency and end of care life in 3 hospices • located in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester • providing high quality, unique care and support in a loving environment • acorns is dedicated to making the most of a life that is limited, not just for • the child, but for the whole family • every day, it costs £450 per bed to provide the specialist care and support • that every Acorns child require

  15. contribution to charity charity charter to Acorns • money - engage staff in small fundraising activities, company wide initiative • time - encourage staff to donate their time to the trust • goods – collection and redistribution of goods to charity shop & donation • of goods for resale / raffle • contact – understanding Acorns and communicating their message and • needs to our customers / suppliers are our community

  16. in conclusion our commitment to CSR • underpinning our commitment, doubling in size over the next 5 years is • the promise that it will be achieved responsibly • we have already gained formal recognition from a number of governing • bodies, that our business ethics and standards meet, if not exceed, the • highest levels. • this is a most exciting time of development for our company and as we • continue to grow we are determined to share those achievements with • our customers and suppliers

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