In December 2020 Blue Patch made a formal commitment to reach Net Zero by 2030, supporting the Race to Zero!
Goals
We plan to focus on four key areas to influence positive change.
- Our own business operations
- Our business mission
- Our members
- Consumers
In the first quarter of 2021 we commence producing a framework for our science-based measurements for Scope 1,2 and 3.
The report will be added here not later than December 2021. The aim is for Blue Patch to be Net Zero by 2030.
Website hosting with Green Geeks
The Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) in Portland, Oregon offset Green Geek’s carbon footprint. Then BEF purchase 3 times more renewable energy certificates (REC) than the company has consumed in a single year. This energy is put back into the grid.
SME Climate Hub
Signing up to the SME Climate Hub means we have recognised guidelines and can access resources to support our Race to Zero.
Marketing
The Blue Patch Magazine: printed in the UK on recycled, FSC accredited paper, eco-print.
Product swing tags: plastic-free, recycled paper, eco-print, printed in the UK.
Events: low carbon logistics, plastic and VOC free plant- based stand paint, reusable and plastic free signage, recycled plinths.
Office
Electricity: Good Energy 100% renewable energy. LED lighting. Recycling policy in place.
To-do
- Be Net Zero by 2030
- Switch our heating to Good Energy Biogas
- Upgrade our office technology to be more energy efficient
- Plan a retrofit to be more energy and water efficient
Our Business Mission
Blue Patch is a registered social enterprise and member of SEUK.
Our surplus income is invested into community owned renewable energy projects.
- 2019 Brighton Energy Coop (300 shares)
- 2020 Low Carbon Hub, Oxfordshire (250 shares)
Our members
We select our members based on their awareness and commitment to supporting the environment and local communities.
We help members to access resources and we continue to share knowledge and celebrate and reward successful moves towards reducing emissions.
The Circular Economy
We partner with Advance London and London Waste And Recycling Board, introducing our business members to opportunities to model business impact and access tool kits provided by AL and LWARB.
Consumer awareness
We help customers to source and shop locally and sustainably through our sustainable business directory.
Our Journal shares tips, stories and features on all aspects of sustainability from how to retrofit to plastic-free shopping guides.
We have a national campaign: the Power of Positive Shopping
We bring sustainability to life, making it positive, visually beautiful and easy to understand. We also sustain the local economy. Check out our campaign catalogue Positive Shopping.
