7 January 2026
Our Pledge
Bucksmore commits to taking environmental responsibility seriously across all areas of our organisation. We will dedicate time and resources to sustainability-driven environmental action, share our intentions transparently, prioritise reductions in emissions and waste, and engage our full community—students, staff, host colleges, partners and suppliers—in meaningful environmental practices.
We aim to improve our environmental performance every year.
1. Energy & Resource Use
We aim to reduce energy and water consumption and build a culture of mindful use across all sites.
Our actions include:
- Promoting mindful habits such as turning off unnecessary lights and reducing water waste.
- Sharing information to encourage reduced digital carbon footprint and more sustainable digital behaviours.
- Displaying guidance and reminders on-site and as part of staff inductions to support positive habits.
- Seeking opportunities to reduce energy use further each year.
2. Materials, Consumption & Waste
We aim to reduce waste and make more sustainable choices in how we use, source, and dispose of materials.
Our actions include:
- Promoting low-waste behaviours and clearly communicating recycling expectations.
- Reducing printing where possible and increasing use of digital materials.
- Choosing recycled or sustainably sourced paper where appropriate.
- Reducing or eliminating single-use and disposable plastics over time.
- Considering necessity, longevity, and environmental impact when sourcing materials or stock.
- Encouraging the reuse, repair, and exchange of items.
- Exploring opportunities for more sustainable procurement and supplier partnerships.
- Continuing to evaluate and improve our waste-reduction approach each year.
3. Travel & Transport
We aim to reduce emissions associated with student and staff travel.
Our actions include:
- Encouraging the use of buses, trains, and other low-emission transport options.
- Head Office staff largely work from home already which minimises the environmental impact of regular commuter journeys
- Encouraging low-emission travel choices for staff, students, and guests.
- Encouraging light packing and explaining its environmental benefits.
- Supporting digital attendance for meetings or events where feasible.
- Exploring broader ways to reduce travel impact over time.
4. Engagement & Education
We aim to engage students and staff with environmental awareness, nature, and sustainable practices.
Our actions include:
- Incorporating environmental information in inductions.
- Running regular green or nature-based activities as part of the student experience.
- Exploring sustainability topics and issues across the curriculum.
- Encouraging walking meetings and nature engagement.
- Supporting environmental team-building activities and projects.
- Introducing or promoting challenges such as low-waste days or meat-free initiatives.
- Continuing to expand environmental engagement activities and curriculum content year on year.
5. Events & Catering
We aim to minimise the environmental impact of the events, visits, and activities we organise.
Our actions include:
- Reducing event waste, including minimising single-use items.
- Encouraging low-emission travel to events.
- Exploring more sustainable catering practices, including lower-emission menu choices.
- Seeking venues and partners with strong environmental approaches.
- Continuing to refine our event and catering practices annually.
6. Marketing & Communication
We aim to communicate sustainably, minimise unnecessary materials, and promote responsible messaging.
Our actions include:
- Prioritising digital promotional materials where possible.
- Reducing reliance on printed items and unnecessary freebies.
- Reviewing the need for physical promotional materials and avoiding frequent reprinting.
- Exploring recyclable and sustainably sourced materials where printing is required.
- Communicating honestly about our environmental actions.
- Making year-on-year improvements to the sustainability of our marketing materials and practices.
7. Collaboration & Influence
We aim to use our position within the sector to promote sustainable practices and influence positive change.
Our actions include:
- Sharing our environmental pledge with stakeholders.
- Providing regular updates on our sustainability efforts.
- Communicating environmental actions and information within our organisation.
- Considering environmental criteria when choosing suppliers or partners.
- Supporting and participating in environmental conversations, events and sector initiatives.
- Strengthening collaboration with suppliers and partners on sustainability over time.
8. Positive Environmental Impact
We aim to actively contribute to positive environmental and community outcomes.
Our actions include:
- Participating in activities that support nature, conservation, or local environmental improvement.
- Showcasing student and staff environmental efforts.
- Exploring opportunities for longer-term volunteering, giving, or community partnerships.
- Including environmental topics and contributions within our everyday spaces.
- Increasing our positive impact and supporting more initiatives each year.
Review & Continuous Improvement
This plan is a living document. Bucksmore will review its progress annually, update actions as needed and seek to improve year on year while remaining transparent about achievements and future intentions.
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