corporate social responsibility

As a responsible organisation 20:20 Agency are committed to meeting our wider economic, social and environmental obligations both to employees and other interest groups including customers, suppliers, investors and local communities.

20:20 Agency recognises that the products and services we provide have a wider impact on the society in which we operate and therefore take appropriate actions that are over and above compliance with legal minimum requirements.

The company aims for Corporate Social Responsibility to be a pivotal part of our business practice and there are key points that establish our commitment to making this happen. These include:

  • Being open to new ideas and advanced ways of thinking including challenging existing ways of working where appropriate
  • Building solid working relationships at all levels
  • Understanding the society in which our business operates. Educating ourselves around the environment, governing bodies, educational establishments and local labor markets
  • Building upon our staff and supplier capacity to support our Corporate Social Responsibility actions effectively
  • Demonstrating diversity and harnessing as appropriate

Our Corporate Social Responsibility works in line with a variety of other internal policies and company procedures some of which are outlined below. These are compiled of various staffing procedures, regulatory and compliance frameworks and general codes of conduct.

Environment

20:20 aims to be an environmentally friendly company and it is our intention to promote a policy that is focused on being green aware. A culture is fostered within the company that ensures all employees understand they can make a significant contribution to 20:20 being an environmentally friendly and green aware company.

From November 2008 – January 2011 our Recycling collections in Sheffield with Recycling Revolution generated a saving of approximately 35.12 Carbon tonnes, equivalent to 13 cars off the road. This scheme is still in place. Our Newbury office features waterless Urinals to save on water and secure recycling with Shred-it.

  • The company's policy is to comply or exceed the requirements of environmental legislation and regulation.
  • The company will review and explore measure for the reduction of volumes of all waste materials generated by the company.
  • The company will explore opportunities for recycling all possible waste materials. Our ultimate aim will be to recycle any waste material that can be recycled.
  • The company will aim to reduce levels of energy consumption. The company will introduce working practices that requires computers, lights, photocopiers, printers, etc are “switched off” when not in use. The company will also ensure that heating, lighting and ventilation are used efficiently and effectively.
  • The company will aim to purchase energy efficient products where possible and appropriate.
  • Additionally, the company will explore whether environmentally friendly products can be purchased when buying any equipment for use within the company.
  • The company will review opportunities and consider implementing measures for the reduction of the use of water.
  • The company will aim to reduce levels of pollution emissions wherever possible.
  • The company will ensure that all employees are made aware and have access to a copy of the company’s environmental policy.
  • The company will regularly review the policy to ensure that 20:20 is a green aware and environmentally friendly organisation.

Marketplace and Workplace

As a responsible business we practice high standards of governance and look to raise employment standards for all of our employees. We also look to do business with other businesses that complement our Corporate Social Responsibility practices.

Staffing Policies and Procedures

We look to maintain staffing policies which are family friendly, allow equal opportunities and which are generally concerned with giving employees the best well-being. These include:

  • Maternity & Paternity provision
  • Company contributory pension
  • Equal Opportunity policy to ensure diversity is valued
  • A merit based approach to promotion and benefits

Trade Partnerships

  • We buy Fair Trade tea and coffee and also look to procure fair trade products at any other available opportunity
  • We look to use suppliers and service providers that are aware of our own Corporate Social Responsibility and encourage them to develop their own
  • We look wherever possible to buy and use products which have a minimal social and environmental impact
  • We use local community businesses wherever possible including our in-house chef in the Sheffield office sourcing all daily meat, fish and vegetables from small local businesses.
  • We look to re-use and procure second hand items when practical such as furniture and fittings. Our office in Sheffield for example has re-used many of the existing elements of the original Edwardian School building.

Corporate Governance

  • Financial statements are prepared each year to comply with company law and are publicised in our Annual accounts.
  • We practice a policy of ethical investment which ensures our activities would not conflict with the aims of the orgnanisation or would ever be likely to alienate our customers.

Community

20:20 Agency continually look for ways in which we can have a positive impact on our local social and business community as well as wider society in general.

Ways in which we are achieving this are as follows:

Contributing to wider society

  • Donating old office supplies to local charities and recycling depots
  • Staff participation in national charity fundraising events
  • Encouraging staff participation in local community help schemes such as participation in the Keep Britain local community ‘Tidy Up’ days in 2011

The agency has also committed to helping one small charity per year with a completely pro bono marketing service.

For the last six months we have been designing and producing a website, blog, PR campaign and management of several social media channels for a charity challenge entitled Battleback1000

Captain (Sip) Powers, an Army Captain is pledging to cycle, run and swim 1000 miles over a 14 day period in 2012. The ultratiathalon challenge will help to raise awareness for the MOD organisation Battleback which cares and supports injured service men and women to complete a range of activities and challenges. It will also help to highlight Captain Power’s life with diabetes.

It is our aim that our full host of free services will enable captain Powers to raise the profile of this worthy cause and the much needed funds.

Integration

We recognise the importance of gaining commitment at all levels for the successful operation of our Corporate Social Responsibility. From senior management to all employees onto stakeholders and suppliers.

We aim to raise awareness of these issues and maintain a proactive attitude throughout the organisation in the following ways:

  • Inclusion of Corporate Social Responsibility activities in our Annual Report
  • Use of poster displays and driven interaction throughout the year
  • Inclusion of Corporate Social Responsibility in Induction Training
  • Ensuring suppliers and business partners are aware of our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility