Environmental Sustainability Policy

Document Owner: Pobl Tech Limited (T/A Pobl)

Overview

This policy sets out Pobl’s commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable working practices.

We aim to minimise environmental impact while delivering high-quality digital services. Our approach is practical and proportionate, reflecting the scale of our organisation and the nature of our work.

Scope

This policy applies to:

All employees, directors, contractors, and temporary staff
All operational activities undertaken by Pobl
All suppliers and partners where environmental impact is relevant

Our approach

We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and supporting sustainable practices where reasonably practicable.

Environmental considerations are factored into:

Day-to-day operations
Decision making
Supplier selection

We aim to balance service quality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

Environmental objectives

Our objectives include:

Reducing unnecessary energy consumption
Minimising waste and promoting responsible disposal
Supporting low-impact digital delivery methods
Encouraging environmentally responsible working practices
Working with suppliers who demonstrate environmental awareness

Sustainable working practices

We support sustainable ways of working, including:

Remote and hybrid working to reduce travel
Digital-first processes to minimise paper use
Use of cloud-based services to reduce physical infrastructure
Energy-efficient equipment and responsible device management

Where travel is required, we encourage the most efficient and appropriate options.

Digital sustainability

As a digital organisation, we consider environmental impact in how we design and deliver services.

This includes:

Selecting efficient hosting and infrastructure
Optimising performance to reduce unnecessary resource usage
Avoiding over-engineered solutions
Reviewing platforms to identify opportunities to reduce energy use

Suppliers and partners

Environmental considerations form part of how we select and work with suppliers.

Where possible, we aim to work with organisations that demonstrate responsible environmental practices.

Staff responsibility

All team members are encouraged to:

Use resources responsibly
Reduce waste where possible
Follow sustainable working guidance
Suggest improvements to environmental practices

Environmental responsibility is shared across the organisation.

Monitoring and improvement

We review our environmental practices regularly and look for opportunities to improve.

This may be driven by:

Internal reviews
Staff feedback
Changes in technology or working practices

We remain open to adapting our approach over time.

Review and maintenance

This policy is reviewed:

At least annually
Following significant changes to operations or regulatory expectations

Governance

Document owner

The owner of this policy is Senior Management at Pobl Tech Ltd.

Approval

This policy has been reviewed and approved by senior management.

Review schedule

This document will be reviewed:

At least annually
Following significant operational or regulatory changes
Following major incidents or risks