Sustainability in the workplace continues to be a critical business priority. This magazine will introduce you to some of the best innovations to help you in making your workspace more eco-friendly.
Welcome to the first edition of Rapport’s digital magazine
Last quarter we celebrated World Sustainability Day and we wanted to continue highlighting this important topic through several initiatives and innovations that can implement change in the workplace
Sustainable business practice means a better business. These are not just words to show intent, but now form a fundamental part of a company’s strategy Data tells us that:
77% of companies have seen increased customer loyalty through sustainability initiatives, with 63% seeing growth in sales. (Capgemini)
77% of customers are influenced by a company’s environmental record when making purchasing decisions (PwC)
70% of employees say a company’s sustainability strategy makes the business more appealing when job hunting (Charter)
A focused sustainability strategy not only enhances customer experience and loyalty but also supports a people strategy that promotes the attraction and retention of talent This will ultimately establish a unique workforce culture
As part of Compass Group, we are committed and on our way to be Net Zero by 2050, (Compass UK & I by 2030) At the same time we are excited to support our clients in their ESG targets in a number of different ways
What we hope to do through this digital magazine is create positive conversations and robust discussions on how we may be able to support you in your sustainable business practices
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SMALL CHANGES THAT MAKE BIG DIFFERENCES RAEDAM
FINAL THOUGHTS
This intuitive online travel assistant can be tailored to optimise data capture, people flow, dwell time and revenue generation. It enables organisations to offer content enhanced wayfinding and curated low-carbon door-to-door travel plans that nudge visitors towards ‘net zero’ travel
Easily embedded within web, mobile, ticket booking and customer relationship management systems, ‘You Smart. Thing.’ adds an additional personalisation layer to services such as Google Maps.
This allows destination operators to capture and maintain the visitor relationship, rather than handing off to third parties for travel planning and directions
Please see the link here for more information - https://yousmartthing com/
Delivering personalised and automated travel plans
Customised routing with step free and request assistance features
On average reducing CO2 emissions by 30%
Not only does this product promote sustainable travel options to events or the workplace, but it can also enhance the guest experience, something that we are extremely passionate about! We love the idea that this can be implemented just for one-off, large scale, events or on a more permanent and long term basis. It has the flexibility to appeal to all in a variety of ways!
Bin-e is an AI-based smart waste bin, designed for public places, enabling them to simplify recycling The AI will recognise, sort and compress the waste automatically, controls the fill level and processes data for convenient waste management The Bin-e app will provide information about the fill levels, informing you when they need to be emptied and also provide detailed reports on waste productions which can be utilised in CSR reporting
Over time, Bin-e will lower the costs of your waste management and disposal as well as increase the rate of recycling in your work Bin-e can also come with a 50” screen to display your own content and promote your company’s sustainability initiatives
Please see the link here for more information - https://bine world/
Team members using the wrong bins for recycling is a challenge in many workplaces In fact at one of our locations, to drive the focus on recycling, our teams assisted in an educational experiment A team member was based at each recycling bin point to advise and educate which bin to use for which items. Not rocket science we hear you say, however the results were that it improved recycling habits overall by 60%
What we love about Bin-e is that it not only eliminates the risk of incorrect bin use, it also provides education and awareness Utilising the optional screen you can highlight your ESG initiatives and progress of these to team members. This will keep it at the forefront of their minds, ultimately instilling change.
Orangebox was founded in the US and is a company that designs and manufactures furniture for the workplace. They focus on innovative and stylish designs and recently launched a “Re-made” line which focuses on a commitment to sustainability
Re-made is a service that give new life to existing Orangebox furniture The re-made furniture provides the same reliable performance, but with a greatly reduced carbon footprint when compared to new
Orangebox offers a huge range of products ranging from couches and chairs for guest areas to working desks, pods and specialty chairs for desks
Please see the link here for more information - https://www orangebox com/
We love that Orangebox are changing the landscape of office furniture and design
Pur favourite element of their collection is the Re-Made line, we think this is an exceptional idea
Their commitment to sustainability and their innovative designs stand out amongst their competitors and will enhance your own ESG ambitions. The Re-Made line, we think, is an exceptional idea.
Raedam is an innovative parking management system enabling companies to manage workplace parking efficiently, fairly and sustainably Some of you may have seen Oliver Sherrington-Roberts, the Head of Product & Operations at Raedam, recently speak at our “Future of Hospitality” event
At the event, Oliver talked about how Raedam provide support in implementing parking strategies within a business in a number of different ways, depending on business requirements
Raedam will help promote green travel in your workplace by implementing custom parking rules that prioritise eco-travel, track CO2 emissions, and monitor sustainability progress
Raedam can reduce overheads by cutting parking admin costs by up to 70% This is a result of automating application scoring, approval, and permission allocation
Another end goal of Raedam is to see improved satisfaction in both employees and visitors They will do this by prioritising high-need employees and streamlining the permit and booking processes
Most importantly the system provides a significant amount of data which in turn provides key insights on the management of this area, which you can see in more detail on the next page
Finally, it can integrate into all your workplace systems!
Raedam’s Insights Dashboard provides real-time data on your parking estate from parking requirements, to behaviour, trends and risks
This will empower you to make data-driven decisions to not only improve sustainability but also the workplace parking experience for your staff and visitors
Please see the link here for more information - https://raedam com/
Not only does this provide a practical solution to parking, we love the fact that with the data collated, you could implement carbon offsetting initiatives, such as planting trees or providing incentives for car shares
Also this system is highly cost effective, with a low installation fee and then a per bay charge
To cut down on paper waste in client lounges or waiting areas, Digital Libraries are a great alternative The build in subscription service can be provided on iPad or QR codes so that guests and clients can read while they are waiting or by utilising the QR code service, can continue reading once they have left your building
Please see the link here for more information - https://gkm-subs co uk/
This is not a new solution but it continues to be a good one! You can choose from a variety of newspapers, magazines and more specific industry related magazines or alternatively upload your company’s own publications
As far as understanding a great guest experience, the ability for the guest to take a publication with them to read at a later date on the journey home, we feel really makes that lasting impression
Floral displays create a positive and lasting first impression in the office Whilst fresh flowers are beautiful, they can be very expensive and difficult to keep in peak condition Luckily, as a result of new materials, designs and techniques being invented, there is a superior alternative to the traditional ‘artificial’ or ‘fake’ florals that people remember from the 80s! Today, luxury silk flowers provide the same beautiful and lifelike effect, but with low maintenance and longevity – and at a price to fit any budget.
Indelible Bouquet makes choosing silk an easy option They provide a contract rental service, bringing a new display to your workplace on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis – with displays delivered to your location, and with aftercare covered in your contract
The same visual impact as fresh flowers at competitive prices
Do not discolour, droop, attract pests or cause allergies
Silk is far more lifelike than other artificial or ‘fake’ flowers
Silk is a durable luxurious budgetavailable to suit any budget
Silk arrangements are not affected by environmental factors
Silk flowers are long lasting and durable.
Visit https://indeliblebouquet co uk/ for more information
Fresh flowers must travel by airplane due to their short shelf life Ideally, the flowers get from field to vase in three to five days
But because faux flowers don’t have a shelf life, they can be boxed up and placed on ships, which produces 60 times fewer emissions than air travel
We believe that silk flowers will allow our clients to maintain the high quality, luxurious standards of their offices while simultaneously supporting their ESG initiatives.
With the added longevity of silk flowers this will also benefit your budget
Power¹ Notebooks – each notebook is created using the offcuts of salvaged paper meaning each notebook will offer a unique writing experience as well as contribute to an eco friendly office If this isn't enough, they are also 'giving back', by providing a school child with a notebook for ever notebook sold
Eco-friendly Hand Soaps and Lotions for restroom facilities These natural, eco friendly hand products come scented with essential oils aste
uding lavender & geranium
Personalised Bamboo Eco Pen - This eco friendly bamboo pen is minimal yet stylish and a great low-cost pen that will make a statement and can also be branded in a variety of ways with a company logo or name
We would like to leave the final comment to our in-house expert, Luxey Dayanandan, Head of Nutrition and Sustainability for Restaurant Associates.
We hope you have enjoyed our first edition of our Digital Magazine and would be interested in hearing from you on what topics would be of interest If you would of course like to discuss any of these innovations further or would like to have an introduction, please reach out to me, Emma Jonas at emmaj@rapportservice com
‘Climate change affects both our people and planet, and we have some bold ambitions to be Net Zero by 2030 (Compass UK & I) which means we all have a part to play in whichever way we can
There is a lot that can be done in the non- food space from new products and services that are worth exploring to see how you can help reduce the environmental footprint of your site and become a sustainability hero!
It can be overwhelming to know where to start when looking at sustainability but we are here to support!