Planet Mark: Behind the #MoreThanAMark Campaign

Welcome to the final edition of our Do More Good Newsletter for 2023! As we bid farewell to this year, we are diving deep into the inspiring journeys of Planet Mark members from our #MoreThanAMark campaign.

Our campaign showcased members' sustainability successes, bringing optimism, smiles, and renewed passion as we witnessed first-hand how Planet Mark certification helps hundreds of businesses reduce carbon and bolster climate action, which, in turn, has led to business growth, increased brand positioning and growing customer trust.

Our members' continuous commitment to the ongoing battle against climate change serves as a beacon, affirming the crucial role that businesses can play in this global effort. Together, we're proving that businesses can be a powerful ally in the fight against climate change.

A special acknowledgement goes out to our #MoreThanAMark members: Techspace, Hillier Garden Centres, Sleepeezee, and Total Office. Thank you for being a driving force behind positive change in the critical fight against climate change.

Techspace: embedding a sustainability strategy fit for their people, purpose, and the planet.

The #MoreThanAMark journey began with Techspace , a dynamic flexible workspace provider that places people at the heart of its operations.

Recognising a growing interest and passion for environmental action among their employees, customers, and the industry, Techspace collaborated with Planet Mark to build a comprehensive sustainability strategy tailored to stakeholder expectations.

Within a year of certification, Techspace demonstrated remarkable progress in integrating a robust sustainability framework with Planet Mark's Business Certification , Net Zero Strategy and Action Plan and Net Zero Governance .

Guided by our experts, Techspace developed and unveiled its Sustainability Strategy , marking a commitment to transparency with stakeholders. They pledged to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by a minimum of 90% by 2028 and set a target to assess Scope 3 emissions by 2024. Furthermore, they revised their travel policy to reduce avoidable emissions, promoting a Zoom-first meeting approach. Additionally, they began their journey to cleaner energy, with one of their sites now operating solely on renewable energy. Discover more about their sustainability accomplishments and initiatives here .

Building Trust Through Certification: Sleepeezee Path to Responsible Manufacturing

Similar to Techspace, Sleepeezee , a renowned bedmaker, identified a shared desire for positive change among its team, customers, and wholesalers and worked to become Planet Mark certified in 2019 to assert its commitment to being a responsible manufacturer.

Over the past four years, Sleepeezee has achieved significant milestones, such as a transition to 100% renewable energy, installation of on-site solar panels, adoption of LED lighting, and investments in EVs, as well as halving its carbon footprint.

Beyond their business operations, Sleepeezee's took a holistic approach to addressing climate change by implementing social value initiatives. These social value initiatives include donating over ￡200,000 to local and national charities to charities, planting over 600 trees around the UK, and contributing to local schools to inspire environmental consciousness in future generations.

Sleepeezee's commitment to accelerating environmental and social action and achieving remarkable results is commendable. Their progressive journey, underpinned by Planet Mark certification, underscores the transformative power of responsible manufacturing. Discover more about Sleepeezee's journey? here .

Hillier Nurseries: Planting the seed for a sustainable future

With nearly five years of certification experience, our team's visit to Hillier Nurseries Ltd was truly memorable. Guided by CEO George Hillier, we explored a range of initiatives that have left a lasting impact on the company.? One that stood out was their water conservation efforts, highlighted by their new reservoir for rainwater capture. This led to an impressive 49% reduction in overall water usage, with Hillier's nurseries achieving an impressive 85% water self-sufficiency.

This commitment to sustainability is deeply rooted in Hillier's ethos, positioning them as sustainability leaders in the horticultural sector and resulting in deep emission cuts - in 2022, they recorded a substantial 11.6% decrease in carbon emissions.

By measuring and certifying its efforts with Planet Mark, Hillier is committed to further accelerating its climate action, supporting people, profit, and the planet for a brighter, sustainable future. Learn more about their transformative journey here .

Certified for success: Total Offices path to building stronger customer relations with Planet Mark

Faced with increasing client demands for sustainability, Total Office , a business supplies company, took decisive action, aligning with environmental principles and leveraging Planet Mark's expertise to certify its carbon reduction.

Through our Business Certification and Net Zero Strategy and Action Plan, Total Office ?gained the tools to collect, analyse and monitor carbon data. This enabled them to pinpoint emissions in areas like packaging, fleet, and product range, providing a strategic roadmap to drive down overall carbon emissions.

We've witnessed Total Office's commendable progress, from fleet electrification and package-free delivery to the expansion of sustainable products.

Total Office's dedication to sustainability, validated by Planet Mark, has resulted in tangible advancements in carbon reduction and increased customer satisfaction and loyalty. Their success? underscores the symbiotic relationship between business and sustainability, championing the principles of people, planet, and profit. Explore more about their journey here .

Stay Tuned for More!

As we welcome the new year, we celebrate our #MoreThanAMark featured members and all our members for their commitment to halting climate change.

Excitedly, we are sharing more inspiring stories in 2024, so stay tuned to discover how businesses across sectors are driving positive change.?

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Planet Marks 10 Year Vision

In this last decade, we've been pioneers, pushing boundaries, transforming communities, and driving progress toward a more sustainable and equitable world.

And this is just the beginning. Our goal is to turn 10 years of positive action into 10 years of regeneration, guiding businesses in their transformation from "less bad" to "quantifiably good".

Read our 10-year vision here . Together, we can make a lasting impact.

Edie Partnership and Collaboration of the Year Award Finalists

We're finalists for the Edie Partnership of the Year Award with Prologis UK. Our decade-long partnership with Prologis has driven sustainable excellence in the construction and logistics sector, delivering a remarkable 28% reduction in whole-life carbon per project across 88 initiatives- saving an impressive 630,297 tons of CO2.

Thanks to Edie and the Award judges for acknowledging our efforts in this crucial decade.

Ready to start 2024 on the right foot?

Planet Mark Business Certification is the best first step on your journey to net zero, measuring scope 1, 2 and core scope 3 emissions.

It provides a platform for creating a carbon footprint baseline, enabling organisations to track year-on-year carbon reduction and showcase results to stakeholders and customers. Get in touch with our team today to get started.