Throughout its 20+ year history, RedCloud Consulting has forged its business practices on equitable, economical sustainability for both our clients and employees. Today, as climate change significantly affects every facet of our lives, environmental sustainability stands as a critical third pillar for RedCloud. Our commitment to sustainability is clear: a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030.
Sustainability
Sustainability Practices At RedCloud
Between 2019 and 2022, our company grew in size, and yet we achieved a 21% per-employee decrease in emissions. Here are a few things we’ve been doing to reach our goal.
Reduce
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Reduced energy use in our corporate office by 88%
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Reduced business travel by 75%
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Adopted a hybrid model for our corporate team and a fully remote model for consultants to dramatically reduce commuting emissions
Recycle
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Provided convenient recycling and compost containers in all areas of our corporate offices
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Replaced kitchen and office supplies in our corporate offices with reusable, recyclable, or compostable alternatives
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Wipe and refurbish laptops for maximum re-use, and donate equipment that cannot be reused to Green Technologies for recycling
Report
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Collect and disclose emissions data annually, based on CDP guidelines.
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Engage an independent consulting firm specializing in emissions data analysis and decarbonization strategies to ensure we are tracking progress accurately
Inspire
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Company-wide Lunch & Learns on our sustainability efforts, and how our employee community can help support them at work and at home
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Inviting employees to explore, innovate and share how they’re shrinking their carbon footprints
Our Sustainable Future
As the consequences of climate change become more and more real, so does the need for companies to reimagine their everyday operations - which is why RedCloud has committed to significantly reducing its carbon footprint by 2030.
On top of our own climate commitments, we help many clients reduce the climate impacts of their operations and embed sustainability into all of our action. Through collaboration, we help streamline processes and maximize existing resources, which in turn reduces the carbon footprint of business.