Total Office Achieve Planet Mark Year 4 Certification
Environmental responsibility has been central to our operations since we began our sustainability journey four years ago. Through consistent action and measurable improvements, we show that delivering exceptional business solutions and protecting our planet can go hand in hand.
We’re delighted to announce that Total Office has achieved Planet Mark Certification: Year 4. This marks four years of verified carbon reduction and our commitment to transparency, continuous improvement, and meaningful climate action.
View our 2024 carbon footprint and Planet Mark certificate
Diane De Blasi, Total Office Managing Director, commented:
“Achieving our fourth consecutive year of Planet Mark certification is a milestone we’re incredibly proud of. As we continue this journey, we remain committed to setting new, ambitious targets and driving impactful change across our operations.
Our team remains engaged and passionate, ensuring sustainability is embedded in everything we do, from our daily operations to our long-term strategic planning.”
Planet Mark Certification: Year 4 Topline Results
-5.1% Carbon reduction (market-based)
-6.4% Carbon reduction per employee
Total Office is committed to decreasing the impact of its operations on the planet. We’re focusing on practical, tangible actions that can reduce our environmental footprint in the near term. Yet, also planning for long-term growth to mitigate environmental damage for future generations.
46.4 tCO2e 2024 Measured emissions (5.1% reduction from 2023)
Carbon reduction target 2.1 tCO2e (5% for scope 1&2)
Over the next year, our carbon reduction target remains 5% from the 2024 footprint. We’ll do this by following the Planet Mark framework of measure, engage and communicate, to embed sustainability into our culture and ensure we make continual progress.
2024 Measured emissions equivalent to
27 flights from London to New York (reduced from 43 in 2023)
We use many sustainable practices within our own operations. Reducing electricity consumption, driving less, recycling and responsible sourcing are all things we encourage, and we believe if we all do what we can, it is possible to make real change.
- By measuring CO2, we can calculate our overall carbon footprint using recognised standards and take measures to reduce it.
- Our Planet Mark certification recognises our commitment to continuous improvement, measuring and reducing carbon emissions, energy and water consumption, travel and waste.
- Using the same recognised means of calculation, we are also able to provide you with data to help you calculate and reduce your CO2.
- Plus, we continue to review our own supply chain for sustainability and best practice.
Helping you to reduce your carbon footprint
As well as reducing our own outputs, we offer various customer schemes to help you become a more sustainable business. Here are 6 ideas to start you on your greener journey.
1 Choose sustainable office supplies
When choosing office stationery, choose products that are environmentally friendly. We can skew Core Lists towards sustainable products, and if preferred, searches will only display environmental items. Plus, you can search and filter for greener products.
2 Recycle
Recycling is the most obvious way to reduce the amount of office waste ending up in landfills. We offer a range of recycling schemes from battery to toners to packaging and paper – and we can pick this up from your office.
3 Reduce packaging
We offer a Tote Delivery Service where our warehouse staff remove all manufacturer packaging and keep it at our warehouse for re-use. All office products are then delivered in a reusable crate. This reduces the amount of unnecessary packaging that gets delivered to you.
4 Consolidate orders
By consolidating your orders into fewer, larger frequencies, you will help to reduce deliveries and carbon emissions. We have already introduced electric and hybrid vehicles into our London delivery fleet, with vehicles producing zero tailpipe emissions – ideal for improving air quality and reducing harmful CO2 and NOx emissions.
5 Power down in the office
Artificial lighting can account for 30-40% of electricity consumption in large office buildings. So, making use of natural light, installing motion-activated lighting, switching lights off and changing to energy-saving lightbulbs are all sustainable office ideas.
6 Ask for a Green Audit
Our Green Audits consider whole-of-life sustainability of the products sold. This means that use, maintenance, end-of-life, and packaging is considered. Plus, we’ll advise on environmental product swaps, how to reduce your plastic usage. We can also provide Green Reporting for customers, highlighting how much of your spend is on ‘green’ goods.
Sustainably focused, cost-effective business solutions
Learn more about our sustainability initiatives here. For more details about our certification, or to view our ESG Policy, contact our friendly team today.
Call 020 7536 2345
Email sales@totaloffice.co.uk