Environmental management

The impact of Accord's activities on the environment has been assessed and an Environmental Management system implemented which is certified to the international standard ISO 14001:2004. Our national distribution centres in Manchester and Basingstoke are certified to ISO 14001:2004 as are Accord.

Carbon management 

We are committed to reducing the rate of climate change. We have implemented a programme of initiatives to reduce our carbon emissions, focusing on the impact of our delivery fleet and other business-related travel.

Energy management 

We measure monthly gas and electricity consumption in an effort to reduce cost and usage. We have switched to a provider of renewable energy in some locations, and are investigating the use of alternative power sources by installing equipment to measure wind and solar power.

Waste management 

We are committed to managing waste responsibly, recycling it wherever possible. Recycling centres have been installed within our Distribution Centres and similar facilities are available in our offices, allowing staff to recycle paper, confidential documents, cardboard, plastics, cans, plastic cups and printer cartridges.

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