Sustainability Policy
Our number one business value is ‘Protect the planet’.
At Mocean, we are committed to minimising our environmental impact and promoting sustainability throughout our operations. As an events and communications agency, we recognise that some of our core business activities, such as live events and communications, can have a negative impact on the planet. We have a responsibility to reduce our carbon footprint, conserve resources, and encourage environmentally conscious practices across all areas of our work. This sustainability policy outlines the principles and actions we take to operate in an environmentally responsible manner, contributing to a greener future.
1. Our Commitment
Mocean is dedicated to:
- Reducing the environmental impact of our business activities.
- Promoting sustainability in the planning and execution of events and communications projects.
- Continuously improving our environmental performance by integrating eco-friendly practices into our operations.
2. Scope of this Sustainability Policy
This policy applies to all areas of our business, including:
- Event Management: From venue selection to event materials, travel, and catering.
- Communications and Media Projects: Printed and digital media, client deliverables, and internal communications.
- Office Operations: Day-to-day resource use, energy consumption, and waste management within our offices.
- Supply Chain: The environmental practices of our suppliers, contractors, and business partners.
3. Sustainable Event Management
We are committed to ensuring that our events are as sustainable as possible by:
- Venue Selection: Prioritising venues with strong environmental credentials, including energy efficiency, water conservation, and recycling programs.
- Waste Reduction: Reducing single-use plastics and unnecessary materials at events by encouraging the use of reusable, recyclable, or biodegradable products.
- Sustainable Sourcing: Partnering with suppliers who follow sustainable practices and providing eco-friendly alternatives in areas such as catering, signage, and event materials.
- Carbon Offsetting: Minimising travel and transportation impacts by encouraging virtual meetings, and shared travel, and balancing carbon emissions as a last resort.
- Report and Measurement: We use our internal report and measurement platform, SUSSED, to accurately measure the impact of our corporate events and business activities.
4. Communications and Digital Practices
We strive to make our communications work environmentally responsible by:
- Digital Solutions: Encouraging digital alternatives over printed materials wherever possible to reduce paper use and waste.
- Eco-Friendly Printing: When printing is required, using recycled paper, eco-friendly inks, and printing processes with low environmental impact.
- Sustainable Campaigns: Designing and delivering communications campaigns that promote sustainability, raise environmental awareness, and encourage eco-friendly behaviour.
5. Office Operations
In our daily business operations, we aim to reduce our environmental impact by:
- Energy Efficiency: Implementing energy-saving practices such as using energy-efficient lighting, and equipment, and encouraging employees to turn off devices when not in use.
- Waste Management: Promoting recycling and waste reduction within the office, including proper disposal of paper, plastics, and electronics.
- Resource Conservation: Reducing water and paper use by implementing digital workflows, reducing printing, and promoting conservation practices among staff.
- Sustainable Procurement: Sourcing office supplies that are environmentally friendly, such as recycled paper and eco-friendly cleaning products.
6. Supplier and Partner Expectations
We expect our suppliers and partners to share our commitment to sustainability by:
- Sustainable Practices: Working with vendors and partners who follow environmentally responsible practices and supply sustainable materials or services.
- Compliance: Ensuring that all suppliers and contractors comply with relevant environmental legislation and standards.
- Collaboration: Encouraging collaboration with our suppliers to find innovative and sustainable solutions for events and communications projects.
7. Employee Engagement and Training
We believe that environmental responsibility starts with our people. To this end, we:
- Raise Awareness: Encourage employees to adopt eco-friendly habits in their personal and professional lives.
- Training: Provide training on sustainability practices and environmental policies to ensure employees are informed and empowered to make a positive impact.
- Incentives: Promote participation in environmental initiatives and provide incentives for eco-friendly behaviours, such as cycling to work or reducing energy use.
8. Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
We are committed to regularly reviewing and improving our environmental performance by:
- Setting Targets: Establishing clear environmental objectives and goals for reducing resource consumption, waste, and emissions.
- Measuring Progress: Monitoring our energy use, waste production, and other environmental metrics to assess our impact and track improvement over time.
- Reviewing Policy: Conducting annual reviews of this policy to ensure it remains relevant and effective, making updates as necessary to align with best practices and new regulations.
9. Compliance with Environmental Legislation
Mocean complies with all relevant environmental laws and regulations in the regions where we operate. We stay informed about changes to environmental legislation and industry standards to ensure our practices remain compliant and responsible.
10. Review of the Policy
Our sustainability policy will be reviewed annually, or when significant changes occur in environmental regulations or industry practices. Updates will be communicated to all employees, clients, and suppliers to ensure continued awareness and compliance.
By implementing this sustainability policy, Mocean ensures that we take meaningful steps toward reducing our environmental footprint while promoting sustainability in our industry and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility within our organisation.
Alongside our sustainability policy and sustainable events playbook, we have also developed SUSSED. This platform reports and measures the impact of every aspect of an event. This, too, aims to plan for a better outcome and continues to challenge what we can improve next time.