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Since implementing its ESG strategy two years ago, Atlas has seen its environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores go up 85 per cent.
The company has partnered with FuturePlus, and its ESG strategy and progress are assessed in line with the independent framework.
Atlas’ strategy is aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and divided into five areas of climate, environment, social, diversity and inclusion, and economic. Specific employee successes include donating new clothes and toys to families in need, raising over £15,000 for charities such as Action for Children and PDSA, and town/ beach clean-ups. In addition, Atlas has changed to 100 per cent renewable energy in all offices, moved to chemical-free cleaning wherever feasible, reduced water consumption and made a large increase in the amount of recycled material in employee uniforms. Clients are benefiting from Atlas’ expertise through contract specific carbon footprints and ESOS reporting support.
Polly Milne, Project Director, FuturePlus said: “Since joining the FuturePlus platform two years ago, Atlas’ sustainability score has risen from 183 out of 500 across Climate, Social impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Economic, and Environmental impact, to 339 out of 500 today, reflecting their commitment to improvement across the five key areas of sustainability. We’re thrilled to see the significant progress Atlas has made in its sustainability efforts over the past 18 months. The company’s commitment to raising the bar and improving its positive impact has been truly commendable, evidenced by its rising FuturePlus score. We’re excited to see the continued progress of Atlas on this critical journey.”
David Tarbuck, ESG Director at Atlas said: “The last two years has seen Atlas make some major improvements across all areas of environmental, social and governance. We developed a strategy that suited our business and the partners we work with, who are very varied in terms of their operating environments. A key target has been to directly support our clients who have their own ESG priorities. That’s why we are helping them with operational carbon footprints and charity initiatives in the communities they operate in. As a people-focused business, Atlas employees are heavily involved in the improvements we are making, and we thank them for their support. Overall, we are very pleased with our progress and are committed to continuing it.”
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