Cycling more, continuing to grow our own food, planting more trees and working and campaigning for more public transport as not everyone can walk or cycle as an alternative to using a car.
Mark Davies
Increase my levels of recycling
Grow more of my own fruit and vegetables in my garden
Walk as often as I can
Do more exercise
Eat less meat
Chris Howell
Promoting repair and reuse wherever I can
David W Helliwell
Planting more trees, composting garden and kitchen waste, when convenient using public transport rather than a car, any other practical ways that I can manage.
Councillor Mike Day
Reduce vehicle usage by walking more
Cheryl Philpott
Ensuring on a personal basis I commit to reducing my carbon footprint and encouraging everyone I meet or can influence to play their part too.
Martin
Minimise travel
Reduce the amount of waste produced
Increase tree cover and improve biodiversity
Mark Wade
Supporting Swansea Council in my role by considering future development in the context of carbon reduction and ensuring our practices put the green agenda first.
Phillip Holmes
Reduce my driving by walking
Shop locally and support local business
Cut back on flying
Reduce my energy use and bills
Reuse and repair rather than replace items
Reduce waste and recycle more
Create a space for nature in my garden
Plant a tree
Julie Davies
Walking more and driving less
Reducing the amount of travel by car, less holidays abroad, reducing the energy used at home.
Mae gennym darged sefydliadol i sicrhau Cyngor Abertawe di-garbon net erbyn 2030.
We have an organisational target of a net zero Swansea Council by 2030.
Abertawe wyrddach, sero-net erbyn 2050gwnewch addewid a chwaraewch eich rhan!
A net zero, greener Swansea by 2050make a pledge and play your part!
David P
Putting up bat boxes on my house and around my garden. The average pipistrelle bat can eat 3000 midges a night, yes please!
Emma D
Creating an extensive native species rich green roof on my garden shed!
Mark B
Cycling more and using the electric car that I have just started leasing on a cheap monthly subscription!
Ben M
Installing swift boxes and bricks on my home to help this declining bird, which will make our ecosystems more resilient!
Beth P
Planting native plants and wildflowers in my garden to boost biodiversity, help pollinators and better store carbon in the soil. From a local company too - Celtic Wildflowers!
Suzy Richards
Starting to meal plan in advance for my family so we waste less food. About a third of all the world's food goes to waste, and producing, transporting and letting that food rot releases 8-10% of global greenhouse gases.
Rachel Lewis
Supporting local businesses and food producers, using refillables where possible, changing to a more plant based diet and continuing to grow more fruit and veg in my garden.
Lowering the heat inside my home, cutting down on buying items in single-use plastics and cycling to work more often.
Liz S
I will plant more wild flowers and pollinator-friendly plants in my garden, and leave areas of ivy and longer grass. I will buy local meat and vegetables to cut down on food miles.
Hannah Powell
Not buying first hand or if I do, ensuring it’s from a local business
Never buying a plastic bag
Telling people off for littering (kindly)
Walking instead of driving when possible
Encouraging others to adopt sustainable practices
Doing beach cleanups more often
Sarah
We will buy less food in plastic and switch to milk in glass rather than plastic. We will make our own pasta to eliminate more plastic and bake bread as often as we can. We will continue using shampoo bars/conditioner and soaps. We will use reusable nappies and wipes. We will no longer use cling film.
We will use a more eco friendly wash powder
We will use more eco friendly dishwasher tabs
We will request no plastic at Christmas /birthdays from friends and family. We will gift experiences to our children instead of things.
Marcus Thomas
Reducing my consumption.
Cllr Mark Child
Change my car to an electric one
Nigel Williams
Reducing the amount of travel by car, less holidays abroad, reducing the energy used at home.
Victoria Davies
Shop locally and support local business
Reuse and repair rather than replace items
Reduce waste and recycle more
Create a space for nature in my garden
Jim Downey
Walking or cycling for all local trips and errands. I will also forgo using my woodburner and wear extra layers instead.
Dr Susan Lyle
Take the bus or walk wherever possible. Shop locally for local produce. Not turn my heating on but wear extra clothes.
Cllr Andrea Lewis
Walking more and reducing my car journeys
Tracey McNulty
Walking more, driving less, using less plastic and water - creating a space for birds and bees and other wildlife in my garden.
Stuart Davies - Swansea Council
Help develop and encourage the use of sustainable travel options and minimise travel both personally and for employees.
Judy Bruce
all those on your list
Sally Watts
Planting a bee friendly garden. Plant trees. Repair recycle and reuse more. Reduce travel especially plane travel and buy electric cars . We have an all renewable utility supplier. Support organisations who are actively working to stop climate change.
Darren Hembrow
Promoting recycling, re using and currently got ideas regarding green spaces
Lucy James
Switching to a renewable energy provider, making a haven for wildlife in my garden, growing my own food, recycling, running my business environmentally friendly
Lynda James
Plant more trees, grow more of my own fruit and vegetables. Support local produce.
A D
Not using anything plastic. using less electricity. walking, skateboarding and cycling distances planting more trees.
Jack Roberts
I will recycle as much as possible
Susan Glen
Keeping the heating down, walking where possible, paying for some trees and reducing waste.
Janet R-Lewis
a) Working on garden to improve biodiversity and to increase yield in edible produce.
b) Campaign on issues effecting the environment
c) Work with others to look at ways in which becoming greener can be straightforward and doesn't have to be expensive financially
Dylan Saer
Reduce our use of single use plastic. Encourage pupils to walk/cycle to school. Encourage our pupils to be ethically, informed citizens.
Tracey Ley
Walking and taking the bus or cycling instead of driving, where possible. Switching to more plastic free or recycled material products and clothing at home and work. Reducing waste at home and work.
Reducing energy use. Only putting the heating when really necessary. Layering up to keep warm. Eating less red meat.
Dafydd Llyr James, Blas Gŵyr
Fel unigolyn ac hefyd fel dyn busness lleol byddaf yn addo i gefnogi busnesau lleol, Lleihau fy nefnydd o ynni a fy miliau ynni
Newid i gyflenwr ynni adnewyddadwy 100%
Lleihau gwastraff ac ailgylchu mwy
Creu ardal ar gyfer natur yn fy ngardd
Plannu coeden
Gofyn i fy ffrindiau, fy nheulu a fy nghyflogwr gofrestru ar gyfer yr addewid hefyd
Susan Gail Davies
Avoiding consumption by considering if I really need new items
continuing to reduce meat consumption
reducing energy consumption in the home
Using green electical energy
Considering water consumption in laundtry and cleaning. Choosing peat free compost in the garden
walking to more events
getting the bike out
Thomas Preece
Refusing to eat animal flesh secretions and deposits mitigating the carbon dioxide and methane generated through their lives, slaughter and transportation. Reducing the ocean acidification that is generated through their waste being dumped in our seas. Reducing deforestation as a result of clearing land for growing feed and for grazing.
Sam Mears
Reduce my driving by walking or riding a bike
Shop locally and support local business
Cut back on flying
Reduce my energy use and bills
Reuse and repair rather than replace items
Reduce waste and recycle more
Bethan Evans
Reduce my driving by walking or riding a bike
Shop locally and support local business
Cut back on flying
Reduce my energy use and bills
Change to a 100% renewable energy supplier
Reuse and repair rather than replace items
Reduce waste and recycle more
Create a space for nature in my garden
Andrew Stevens
I will opt for locally sourced in season Welsh and UK produce and back our British farmers. Local farming systems are the way forward, our country is amazing at producing dairy, beef and lamb from marginal land. If this land was not used for grazing, then it could not be used for food production.
I will look to eat more in season local produce, it tastes better, costs less and is better for our health and the environment. Eat the seasons!
Reduced to one household car and walk more.
Helen Wright - 2minutebeachclean Angel
Continuing to organise beach cleans and fundraisers for #2minute beach clean stations which will be all around our Swansea Bay and Gower coastline - when people get involved with beach cleaning / litter picking, they often find rubbish items that they may use at home such as plastic cotton bud sticks, sanitary items, plastic bottles etc. and these items are now finding their way in to the environment. Raising awareness will hopefully encourage people to be more mindful of what we are consuming, using and disposing of and make changes accordingly. I will continue on my own personal journey to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Every small action can build up to make a big difference!
Hilary Evans, Eglwys Cymraeg Ym Rho Gŵyr
Brynu car trydan, cerdded mwy, defnyddio lai o wres ganolog
D R
Driving less and walking more
A J
eating more vegetarian meals.
T B
Using reusable water bottles and trying to cut down on as much plastic as I can.
Dr Minkesh Sood
1) I pledge to educate myself about the science and impact of climate change.
2) I pledge to work out my carbon footprint using carbon calculator and undertake possible mitigation in a phased manner.
3) I pledge to switch to a greener energy supplier before Mar 2022.
4) I pledge to buy local and seasonal produce, starting with at least 1 meal a week.
5) I pledge to walk to work, at least once every week during 2021-22 and then twice weekly in 2023, thrice weekly in 2024.
6) I pledge to keep the home thermostat at 18-19C on most winter days and will use jumpers and blankets instead.
7) I pledge to learn reduced-emission and eco-safe driving techniques.
8) I pledge to contact my family and friends and encourage them to make similar pledges too.
9) I pledge to further increase recycling, and re-use, and will reduce our consumption.
10) I pledge to repair and buy pre-owned goods and will not buy any new clothes from 2021 to '23.
Brian Jones
Buddsoddi mewn ynni adnewyddol lleol
Matthew H
Switching to electric vehicle
Jacob Mitchell
Moving to carbon neutral home energy and transport.
E M
Using less plastic items
F W
Trying to use less single use plastic,wasting less food and using less electricity and gas at home.
Rebecca Evans MS
I pledge to help Swansea reach net-zero by 2050 by making green and sustainable choices, which will help reduce waste and pollution, and support the circular economy.
Samuel Peetham-Baran
Swansea University Students’ Union pledges to educate and engage staff and students on environmental and climate change issues by putting on more sustainable events and campaigns. We have committed to achieving Zero Net Emissions by 2035 and are working towards Carbon Neutrality. This will be done by supporting more decarbonisation initiatives and undertaking more carbon reduction or offsetting activities on campus, such as promoting Meat-Free diets or tree-planting initiatives. We will also encourage staff and students to sign up to the pledge.
Vivien Rosete
I make all my own environmentally friendly cleaning products. I do not buy any cleaning products now.
I am trying not to buy food covered in plastic, although it is difficult. One lamp is enough for lighting my house in the evening. Still have to use gas central heating though!
‘Balance’ in Sketty, and the Environment shop in SA1 are good.You can take your own containers and get them filled with washing up liquid, toilet cleaner, loose food products ... etc etc..
Heather Parkinson
Buy less- Reuse and repair rather than replace items
Shop locally and support local business- check air miles-especially on food.
Reduce my driving by walking and getting a bicycle
Aim to buy an electric car
Reduce my energy use and bills
Improve my garden for nature and grow more fruit and veg
Teresa Anne East
No plastic, walk cycle. Litter picking at least once a week.
Buying food in our local farm shop.
Recycle clothes buy in charity shops repair any damage clothes.
Educate our grandchildren its there future.
I will think of everything I do to make to heal the world after what damage we have all done.
M N
Continuing to promote Penllergare Valley Woods as a community green space, with biodiversity conservation as a high priority.
R L
no longer purchasing water in plastic bottles, by, instead, filling reusable metal bottles that keep drinks cool for up to 12hrs, refrigerating them and taking them with me when going out
Emma Smith
Reduce my driving by walking or riding a bike
Shop locally and support local business
Cut back on flying
Reduce my energy use and bills
Change to a 100% renewable energy supplier
Reuse and repair rather than replace items
Reduce waste and recycle more
Create a space for nature in my garden
Plant a tree
Grow my own fruit or veg
Ask my friends and family and my employer to also sign up to the pledge
Steve McElroy
Cutting unnecessary waste in all areas. Travel, purchases, household etc
Recycling soft plastics at local supermarkets (in addition to the roadside collection of hard plastics).
M James
Cerdded i gwaith, defnyddio y cerbyd eletric yn gwaith. Defnyddio busiau yn abertawe os mae nhw yn gwella. Defnyddio beic o amgylch abertawe
Harrison Medwin, Medwin Ltd Electrical Services
A city wide solar panel instal and battery pack up instal to take stress off the local electric grid and to allow electric vehicle owners to be self sufficient
Brian Edy
1. Use public transport where possible
2. Walk instead of using my car for very local journeys
3. Reduce my consumption of high carbon footprint foods e.g. red meat, by 50%
4. Purchase locally where possible to reduce emissions from transport
5. Consider installation of solar panels to reduce use of energy generated from fossil fuels.
Jon Woolliscroft
Eating vegan
Driving an electric vehicle when a cycle doesn’t suffice
Use solar panels
Recycle everything possible
Only use green energy
Alan Cunningham
recycle more cutback on flying
100% renewable energy supplier"
Lesley Walton
Continue to recycle, reuse as much as possible
Support community growing initatives
Walk rather than drive where possible"
Geraint Jeffreys
Cefnogi ailgyrchu.
Ailgyrchu yn ofalus fy hun.
Cerdded neu beicio pan gallaf
Defnyddio y bws yn lle’r car pan allaf
Mae gennyf photovoltaic cells ar tô y tŷ
Mae gennyf panelau solar i wresogu’r dŵr
Philip Coates
Reducing the impact I have on the world by moving to a net zero existence
Gemma Thomas-Morris
- Using reusable alternatives where possible
- Continue to grow veg. in my garden and planting bee friendly flower seeds each year
- Cut down on food miles, by buying local
- Continue to recycle all that I can
- Going paperless, as much as possible
- Continue to donate unused items for reuse
A L
Walk or cycling
Paul Anthony Bee
Work from home as much as possible to reduce my travel to work from my home in Pembrokeshire.
Julia Manser
being Vegan
Anna Collins
Plant variety of trees to improve bio diversity
Avoid use of paving slabs where possible and allow wild flowers to grow no fuss easy gardening
Look after my small pond so newts and frogs continue to thrive
Only buy from local stores and not be tempted by online shopping
Reuse, fix and mend consume less
Avoid products with palm oil
Lisa Evans
Walking or cycling more instead of using the car especially for short journeys
Jane Sheila Betts
shopping locally cutting back on flying planting trees cutting back on dairy products
eating in season checking food miles and buying accordingly
Lisa Lewis
Walking when possible. Being less wasteful. Eating more of a plant based diet. Try to reduce my energy use. Recycle. Reduce the use of plastic where possible.
Rhiannon Barrar
Change my habits in order to reduce my carbon footprint by choosing to buy products that are not packaged in plastic, reuse as many products as possible, buy local prioritising locally produced goods and produce, use public transport, walk or cycle, insulate my house, switch to a local green energy supplier , do not invest in fossil fuels, work with the council to plant more trees, encourage biodiversity, and reduce litter in our green spaces and beaches, belong to groups which promote this. hold my local council to its promises and pledges on this issue.
Damian Evans
Implement all or most of the actions listed and more of my own - hopefully NPTCBC do something similar as I am not aware of such.
J M
Driving less, cutting down on gas use, and using renewable energy, planting trees, buying less clothing, wasting less food.
Craig Gimblett
By using less harmful products, created a wild flower space in my gardens, have fruit trees and a vegetable plot, using the car less/vehicle sharing for work purposes and using more sustainable energy suppliers, and maximising my domestic recycling.
Yvonne Bennett
I will take no domestic or foreign flights, will not drive and will use public transport, walk or cycle.
I will not cut down any of my mature oak trees and continue to manage my land for the benefit of wildlife
I will attempt to successfully grow veg
Wyn Davies
Reduce my energy use and bills. Reduce car journeys. Holiday in the UK. Shop locally and support local business and food producers. Reduce waste and recycle more Have done.
Fitted solar panels.
Bought an electric car (and it’s brilliant). 100% green energy from Octopus energy. Reuse and repair rather than replace items.
Cyril Anderson
Reduce My driving by not using my car and use my bike and possibly when affordable move over to electric/ Hydrogen vehicle
Already installed Solar panels for my electric and now saving to install further Green appliances
Supporting our council and officers to encourage more greener infrastructure such as new greener Homes, vehicles and much more Recycling
Dr Hazel Nichols
Creating and maintaining spaces for nature in my local area, including meadow and tree planting. I am also helping Swansea University students to get involved in conservation projects, giving them valuable experience while benefiting the local community.
Mathew Vaughan
1. Recycle as much as possible
2. Work from home (within the corporate policy)
3. Be energy efficient as much as possible.
John G Thomas
Cycling more often and holiday by train or boat
Hollie
recycling everyday and picking up litter
Jayne Cornelius
Grow more of my own veg and fruit I already do this but will look to grow more and be more self sufficient reducing carbon associated with transport of goods. I will take more exercise by leaving the car keys at home for all local journeys - start now
Sali Thomas
Gyrru yn llai aml a cerdded lle y gallai
Robert William East
I have already bought an electric car. We have solar panels with batteries and intend to install an electric boiler next year. We have started buying our milk in glass returnable bottles and collect plastic on the beach. We also grow a proportion of our own vegetables.
Emma-Jane Jeffery
Using less energy within my home and using a renewable energy provider; Continued reduction in household meat consumption; Growing our own food; Planting bee friendly flowers; Recycling daily; Reducing the household plastic; Continuing to educate my children about the importance of protecting nature and the environment.
Dr Tom Heenan, Gaussion
Enabling the production of affordable, fast charging batteries.
Angela M Brunt
Growing my own veggies and fruit, planting more trees and wild plants, putting out things for insects and other animals, recycling more, up-cycling more, using less fuel, not flying at all, taking British holidays, wearing more clothes in winter
Bryony Jenkins
Sourcing eco-friendly alternatives to products I currently use. Reducing my energy and water consumption.
Buying locally grown/reared produce.
Travel by foot, bike or public transport where possible. Reduce the number of deliveries for purchased items. Encourage friends and family to do the same.
Meurig Huw Harris
Continuing to propagate and plant young trees in the wild at an even greater pace than I have been doing over the last 20+ years.
Georgina Smith
Reducing my plastic consumption
Karen Gibbins
Using my car less and cycling more, having milk in glass bottles, staying local more often.
Jamie Rewbridge
Purchase an electric vehicle
David Howes
Holiday in the UK
Put on an extra jumper instead of turning up the heating Drive even less
Eat less meat
And work with Welsh Government on the design and delivery of carbon neutral models of social care….
Carl Walk more
Geoff Bacon
Reduce my energy usage, invest in renewable technology, walk more, make my next car purchase an electric vehicle, reduce food wastage, encourage friends and family
Andrew Rees
Shop locally in my village zero waste shop, stop flying, eat far less meat and plant more trees in my garden.
Lee Wyndham
Spend more time at the allotment to grow more fruit and veg. Adopt a buy Less, Better and Local mentality. Send electronic greeting cards and donate money to an environmental charity i.e. https://sizeofwales.org.uk
Adopt a Less plastic more life ethos.
Isobel
Doing more than half of the school run trips by bike or on foot. Travelling to work by bike. Not making plane journeys.
Gloria Tanner
Support any campaign to bring about a change in my habits and to encourage others about the dangers of Climate Change.
Geraldine Williams
Shopping more local, particularly Swansea Market for fresh produce that is in season
Growing more bee-friendly flowers in my garden such as lavender
Growing fresh and organic vegetables for my family, incl. beetroot, lettuce, carrots, courgettes, beans
Planting fruit trees and bushes in our garden
Reducing our meat consumption as a family
Supporting the Terracycle scheme by sorting out crisps packets, chocolate / sweet wrappers, pet food pouches, disused cosmetics / toothbrushes / toothpaste and taking it to one of their many collection points
Aimee Dyer
using an electric car and car sharing where possible. Using a renewable energy provider and looking to get solar panels/air source heat pump, recycling wherever possible and reusing and donating items that someone else will be able to make use of.
buying more local food in local shops, carbon off-setting travel, buy clothes to last, shower quicker and stop running the tap while brushing my teeth
Helen Dennis
Encourage others to have plant based diet; use reusable make up pads; no more toilet blocks; grown more of our own fruit and veg and no more out of season vegetables from overseas; no more plastic Christmas cr@p; upcycle and reuse more; challenge individuals and organisations where I see waste
Marilyn O’Connell
Recycling everything I can.
I don’t drive. I walk wherever I can or us public transport I reuse and support charity shops so articles can be reused. I volunteer with Friends of Singleton Park. I garden in the Ornamental Gardens and try and improve the local environment
Mark Child
Jane O'Connor
Planting some trees in my garden and also wild flowers to populate bees
Try and walk to local places rather than taking the car
Walk my dog locally rather than driving to places to walk her
Buy from local farmers or shops rather than large stores
Talk to my son about climate change and let him teach me what he learns in school about how we can all help
Andrew
By walking more.
Reduce my energy use and bills - already have solar panels installed.
Reduce waste and recycle more.
Grow my own fruit or veg.
Kelly Small
I will reduce my family's meat consumption and will shop locally and walk to the shops as much as possible.
Kathryn Jones
Taking public transport or cycling more instead of driving.
Sonia Miles
Reducing my driving and walking. Making sure I recycle more and having one meat free day a week.
Rachel W
Reducing the amount of goods I buy in plastic packaging
John
Roach
Installing solar panels and purchasing an electric car
Louise Gibbard
Riding my bike and walking more, relying less on my car.
Cllr Elliott King
Reducing my energy use and bills and changing to a 100% renewable energy supplier. I will shop locally and travel less. I will reuse and repair rather than replace items
Mike Jones
Planting more vegetables in my garden along with more flowering plants to help the bees.
Pat Dunmore
Not flying
Recycling
Reusing and repairing things
Driving only when necessary
Ffion Gifford
reducing my use of my car, reducing plastic waste and eating less meat
LM
Reduce my driving by walking or riding a bike
Shop locally and support local business
Reduce my energy use and bills
Reuse and repair rather than replace items
Reduce waste and recycle more
Create a space for nature in my garden
Plant a tree
Rob Preddy
Use my car less and my bicycle more
Geoff Roberts
I have already installed solar panels and changed to an electric car, I have nature patches in my garden and recycle all I can.
Justin Anderson
Use trains and not fly. Buy organic. Reduce plastic use
Ben
Reynolds,
Urban Foundry Ltd
We are a registered BCorp that holds us to the highest environmental standards and we reaccredited every 3 years, seeking to improve on our scores
We will trial the One Planet Standard for our company
We use a 100% renewable energy supplier for our offices
We use environmentally friendly cleaning products
We incentivise cycling / park and ride for travel to and from work by our staff
We incentivise public transport for meetings further afield, using public transport options wherever possible and we do not use UK domestic flights
We use a web hosting company that uses 100% renewable energy for its servers
We are in the process of transferring to a more environmentally friendly bank and seeking to secure the most environmentally (and socially) friendly insurers and pension providers
Our office furniture uses recycled materials
We have an ethical purchasing policy, which includes considering environmental impact of our suppliers and seeks to purchase from BCorps and social enterprises wherever we can, and to buy local wherever possible
We have established local produce markets to encourage hyper local buying
We have established www.southwalesfoodanddrink.com to encourage people to buy food and drink locally
We are supporting the development of the Swansea Food Partnership, which seeks to encourage more hyper local purchasing
We reduce, reuse and recycle - segregating our waste and we have an environmental policy
We will continue to pursue active travel initiatives to make places more walkable and cycle friendly and to reduce reliance on cars for daily needs
We periodically analyse our carbon footprint and offset what we cannot reduce
We secured a meanwhile space for Swansea Environment Centre to promote its refill shop in the Quadrant Centre
We have supported several Circular Economy Events
We are working with various clients to improve their environmental impact through our day to day work
Jane Richmond
Ensure the house is better insulated.
Cllr. Chris Evans
Champion climate and diversity and ensure the councillors take both into consideration when making decisions.
Cllr Stuart Rice
Help action net zero
A. Chard
Carry on walking to work, pick up litter on the beach, recycle and re-use.
Evie Thomas - Swansea.com
To deliver all information and key contacts gathered today (Green recovery Conference) to all key members of Swansea.com to see if we can implement changes to an of our businesses.
Georgia Bevan- SPECIFIC
To encourage and support businesses to be more sustainable by offering expert advice, proactive engagement and tours of our active buildings.
Ross Edwards - Garrison Farm
Take action on climate change, biodiversity and nature using veterans.
Joseph Kidd - Afallan LLP
Support public and private organisations in Wales to become more sustainable and make the necessary changes to decarbonise and help tackle the climate emergency.
Elizabeth Westaway - Growing Real Food for Nutrition
Promote production and consumption of high quality, nutrient dense food, which sequesters more carbon.
Hywel Vickers Gower gas and Oil HS Ltd
Help commercial premises reduce carbon emissions by maximising efficiency of current and new appliance and systems.
Paul Clark
Rowecord Total Access Limited recognises that going beyond environmental compliance makes good business sense and can help the company and our home
Dr Susan Lyle
Working with others to raise awareness of the issues. Using public transport wherever possible. Not eating meat. Cutting down on dairy. Continuing to reduce my plastic use.
Sian Day
Being greener
S A Rees
Changing to a 100% renewable energy supplier, reducing my amount of driving and shopping locally to cut emissions.
Pete Russell
Reduce my energy use and bills Reduce unnecessary driving
Claire McCarthy-Reed
Reducing household food waste. Recycling and reusing where possible.
Ronan Ruddy
Using my bike instead of a car as often as possible.
Isaac Steffan Day
Swapping out all lighting to low watt LED bulbs, installing a recycling system within the workspace, an extraction and filtering system to reduce air pollution and other particles released into the air.
Sophie Victoria Webb
To cycle to work whenever possible. To reuse plastic tubs .
Adam West on behalf of Coastal Housing
1. We will examine every potential development site on its own merits in order to maximise energy efficiency and renewable energy technology, as far as possible in our future homes. We will seek to go further than just statutory and regulatory standards, and consider these as the bare minimum requirements rather than something to aspire to.
2. We will make sure our developments protect biodiversity. If we have to cut down any trees in the course of building new homes, we will plant 3 for every 1 we fell. We will also identify any land we own that could be used for tree-planting or be ecologically beneficial in some other way. Every year we will share exactly how many new trees we planted and include details of other ways our land has been used to improve biodiversity.
3. We will divert as much of our waste as possible from landfill, aiming to reduce, reuse or recycle instead. Every year we will share a breakdown of where our waste went and aim to improve year on year.
Sam John
Recycling, using green energy, plant trees.
Neil Scott
Keep cycling and walking to work etc as opposed to using my car, especially for short journeys.
Dale Morgan
Ask Swansea council to allow / install more EV charge points
E Davies
... planting a hedge around our garden, instead of putting in a fence. We would also like to switch our car to electric.
J Matthews
Working from home, instead of driving into work and sitting in traffic. I have given up meat and most animal products. I am nurturing saplings which I will plant when they are stronger. I use Ecosia search engine instead of Google, every 8 searches a tree gets planted.
Cara Bevan
Help create a greener, healthier Swansea and help maintain and restore natural areas.
Nick Pearce – VocalEyes Democracy CIC
Work with communities and organisations across Swansea to engage and empower local sustainable action
Tyra Oseng-Rees – Oseng – Rees Reflection Ltd
Stay true to sustainable development and only use waste glass to create beautiful pieces of art for the home or business. Strive towards a net zero carbon mission.
Ange Bettany - Hoogah
Audit the carbon footprint of my business and action change.
Llyr Roberts – Cwtsh Hostel
Convert from gas to electric and sustainably source through my supply chain.
Russell Storer – Balance Zero Waste Shop
Encourage communities of Swansea to refuse, reduce and reuse as much as possible to limit the amount of waste created in the region.
Geraint Turner – Swansea Music Art Digital
Move all of our website hosting to green hosting.
Swansea Well-being Centre
Help create a greener Swansea!
Ioan Howells – HCE Ltd
HCE is committed to helping Wales and the UK government deliver a Net Zero by 2050 by reducing our carbon footprint wherever possible in our day to day operations by reducing waste, recycling and using renewable energies and also encouraging the same with our supply chain partners.
Gareth Smith - Swan CD LTD
2035
Chris Flynn - Ortharize Limited
At Ortharize, our commitment to sustainability is deeply rooted in our values and the recognition of our responsibility to address climate change. We understand the profound impact that travel can have on the environment, and we are determined to play a our part as a Swansea based company towards achieving net-zero emissions.
In our pursuit of sustainability, we prioritize remote working as a cornerstone of our operations. By leveraging our existing technology stack, we are already reducing the necessity for internal travel and minimizing our carbon footprint. This commitment not only aligns with our environmental goals but also fosters a culture of flexibility and innovation within our organization.
Recognizing the environmental toll of paper consumption, we are dedicated to transforming our operations into a paperless environment. Through the digitization of processes and the encouragement of electronic communication, we aim to significantly decrease our reliance on paper, contributing to the conservation of forests and a reduction in waste. We will also seek to work with suppliers (and currently do) who can offer us services that are carbon neutral or negative. Furthermore, we take an active role through our technology in helping our clients monitor and manage their carbon emissions from travel. Utilizing advanced tools, we provide valuable insights to clients, enabling them to make informed decisions about their travel practices. We go beyond monitoring by offering tools and incentives to empower our clients to actively reduce their carbon impact. In adopting this climate pledge, Ortharize is not only making a promise to reduce our environmental impact but also contributing to the broader vision of Swansea as a net-zero community. Our actions today are an investment in a more sustainable and resilient future for all.
Rev Andrew Walker – Murton Methodist Church
Actively pursue a transition to Renewable Energy through the installation of Solar Panels on our expansive roof space.
Petallica Flower Farm CIC
Continuing to use solar energy, rainwater collection and sustainable, pesticidefree farming methods on our farm. We will also continue to use reclaimed/upcycled tools and equipment wherever possible.
Alison Moore - Coed Lleol (Small Woods Association)
Our programmes and activities in nature assist people to gain an appreciation and need for nature and outdoor spaces. By helping people to enjoy being in nature we help people to value what is on their doorstep and thus a desire to protect it. Our sessions also include practical learning about the environment and biodiversity, including small actions that can help make a positive difference to our natural world. Coed Lloel are well experienced and established in providing wellbeing activities to people from a wide range of backgrounds, to use nature and woodlands as a tool to improve and enhance their personal wellbeing, both in terms of mental and physical wellbeing. Our sessions support people to building confidence, engage in social activities to improve issues of isolation and teach new skills.
Janet Crocker –Pennard Community Council
We have been implementing steps towards this since May 2019 as per Pennard Community Council action Plan & Climate Emergency Plan
Roy Church - Tourism Swansea Bay Trade Association
Encouraging visitors and residents to use sustainable transport promoting local produce and information about how to reduce food mileage. Showcasing sustainable business practices.
Helping members to find ways to carry out sustainable tourism.
Tara Tarapetian - Swansea Bay Street Markets
Continuing to actively contribute to Swansea’s net zero goal within the context of street markets, championing a more environmentally conscious community by promoting local producers as well as abiding by sustainable practices.
RYAN MILES – Miles Hire Ltd
Making Miles Hire net zero with electric vehicles and solar panels at our depot
Mark Evans
I will dispose of all old and redundant materials from jobs that I do in a safe and responsible manner.
Christopher Price - Gower Seafood Hut
Wherever possible the Gower Seafood Hut will operate in a sustainable way. We pledge to use packaging that can be recycled, utilise recycling wherever possible and encourage our customers and suppliers to do the same.
Gavin Earley - INSPIRE Training
Ensuring we recycle in each centre, lower out carbon footprint by using less electricity i.e. switching off lights, installing LED light panel and air source heat pumps
Franck Banza - Super Bio Boost CIC
Advance Towards Net Zero: We will diligently work to reduce our carbon footprint, striving for carbon neutrality in our operations. We will adopt energy-efficient practices, implement renewable energy solutions, and track our progress transparently. We will:
Promote sustainable transportation, Support local economies, Minimize air travel, Embrace circular economy principles, Champion sustainable practices, Foster biodiversity, Advocate for climate action.
Peter Lewis - Gower Ministry Area
Making sure that in 2024 all of our 20 churches will undertake an Eco audit that will include calculating our carbon footprint so that we can monitor progress each year as we look to replace our light bulbs with more energy efficient bulbs, seek to use green tariffs in our utility providers, make sure that we stop using nonrecyclable disposable cups at our events and make sure that each of our 20 churches will aim to make Eco changes so we can attain the Ecochurch Bronze award by AMy 2024.
Thea Maunder - Scuffed Up Ltd
Ensuring we favour water based or cardon neutral products are used whenever possible.We recycle, reduce and reuse our waste responsibly, and that our suppliers and waste carriers as much as possible do the same. Developing completely digital systems and procedures to reduce paper and printing usage.
Phil Owen - Surf Therapy CIC
Surf Therapy CIC pledges:
• to work with suppliers to use sustainable and non-petrochemical based wetsuits as standard for the Ocean Therapy Programme.
• To repair existing equipment rather than replace (where this is safe to do so).
• To replace company vehicles with EVs as and when it becomes viable.
Jeremy Parkhouse - Llanrhidian Higher Community Council
The Community Council aims to tackle climate change by promoting practical action by local people, saving energy, by purchasing ‘green only’ energy, reduce pesticide use and other harmful activities, by managing land for nature, by increasing tree cover, by minimizing waste going to landfill or incineration and by ensuring money is invested wisely.
Barry John Stubbings - Port Eynon Community Council
Encouraging and facilitating residents to: Reduce driving by walking and riding. Shop locally. Reuse and repair. Reduce waste and recycle items. Grow their own vegetables. Plant trees.
Adam Jon Tovey - Prism Mortgage & Protection Advice Ltd
We will reduce our carbon footprint by optimising our remote work practices and minimizing travel, thereby lowering emissions associated with our business activities. We will introduce our ‘Plant a Tree’ campaign. Through this campaign we pledge to plant a tree for each successful mortgage application, contributing to reforestation and carbon offset efforts.
• Digital-First Approach - Our commitment to a fully digital mortgage brokerage service not only improves efficiency but also removes the need for paper documentation, contributing to the preservation of forests and ecosystems.
• Energy Efficiency- We will make conscious efforts to reduce energy consumption, encouraging responsible energy use in our operations.
• Collaboration and Advocacy- We pledge to actively collaborate with organisations, customers and partners who share our environmental values. We will advocate for sustainable practices in the mortgage industry and support initiatives aimed at environmental protection.
Our commitment to these initiatives aligns with the goal of a Net Zero, Greener Swansea by 2050. We recognize the urgent need for collective action and are eager to contribute to a sustainable, environmentally responsible future for our community and the planet.
We will ensure that our commitment to environmental responsibility is welldocumented and transparent.
Jean Hixson
Grow more of my own fruit and vegetables in my garden
Plant an area of flowers for the bees
Exercise more by walking instead of taking the car everywhere
Shop locally especially handmade.
Mary Duckett - Bwyd Abertawe
Bwyd Abertawe will promote Climate Pledge Swansea within BA e-News, reaching current (500) membership and will encourage sign-up to the pledge, particularly under shared food topics such as:
Shop locally and consume locally produced food
Reduce food waste
Create space for nature in my garden, and grow food
Grow food using nature friendly practices
Plants trees, especially fruit and nut trees
Connect with fruit gleaning projects to reduce fruit waste
Sign-up to Climate Pledge Swansea, and Swansea Food Charter
Llanmadoc and Cheriton Village Hall
Llanmadoc Village Hall Committee aims to carry out its activities with Environmental efficiency, actively seeking to protect and enhance the local environment within its area of operation whilst endeavouring to ensure wider adverse environmental impact does not occur as a result.
The Environmental Policy shared with volunteers and Hall Hires and will be included as part of the induction of new volunteers. The Policy Statement will be displayed at selected areas in the Hall.
Bob Oliver MBE, Chairman, Upper Killay Community Council
Managing, maintaining and enriching the Upper Killay 'Pwll Mawr' conservation project and associated initiatives
Reducing or eliminating mains electricity consumption at the Upper Killay
Recreational Hall
Reducing reliance on mains gas for heating Upper Killay Recreational Hall by improving insulation and investigating alternative technologies.
Alan Bowen - Llwchwr Workingmens Club
Prioritising Renewable Energy: Actively transitioning to renewable energy sources, reducing our dependency on fossil fuels, and promoting energy efficiency in our operations.
Waste Reduction: Implementing rigorous recycling and waste management practices, aiming for a zero-waste approach where possible.
Supporting Local Green Initiatives: Partnering with local environmental groups to support afforestation, conservation, and community-based sustainability projects.
Educating and Engaging: Creating awareness among our members, staff, and community about the importance of sustainable actions and encouraging collective responsibility.
Sustainable Procurement: Ensuring our suppliers and partners share our commitment to the environment, prioritising eco-friendly products and services.
Regular Carbon Audits: Conducting annual reviews of our carbon footprint and setting tangible goals to consistently reduce emissions.
Promoting Green Transportation: Encouraging the use of public transport, cycling, walking, or carpooling among our community and investing in infrastructure that supports these modes including EV Charging Points at the Club.
Conserving Water: Implementing water-saving measures and promoting the importance of water conservation. Through these actions, and with the collective effort of our community, we are dedicated to leading the change towards a sustainable future for Swansea.
Hazel - Bantani Cymru CIC
I pledge to:
Reduce my driving by walking or riding a bike, shop locally and support local business, cut back on flying, reduce my energy use and bills, reuse and repair rather than replace items, reduce waste and recycle more, create a space for nature in my garden, plant a tree, ask my friends and family and my employer to also sign up to the pledge.
Kelland Absalom
Cycle to work instead of driving And encourage employees to do the same.
Nick Hardwidge - Matthews Shredding
Continuing to recycle as much waste as possible (operating a zero to landfill policy). Operating efficient traffic routes so as to minimise disruption due to traffic (Google Maps) and reduce mileage travelled. By looking to replace halogen and neon lighting with LED equivalents.
Mr Christopher Hardie
Using as little packaging as possible Recycling as much a possible Buying locally
Saurav Sunil Korde
I commit to doing my part to make Swansea Net Zero and more environmentally friendly by 2050. I’ll do this by actively engaging in environmentally friendly company practises, lowering my carbon footprint, and raising environmental awareness in our neighbourhood. This entails using eco-friendly practises, cutting waste, and installing energy-efficient technologies. We can build a more sustainable future for Swansea and future generations by working together.
Arkadiusz Estall - Alumi Ltd
We will continually improve our energy efficiency, minimising waste and optimising resource consumption across our facilities and processes. We will invest in energy-saving technologies and encourage responsible energy usage among our team.
We will prioritise recycling programs and commit to minimising single-use plastics and encouraging responsible waste management practices. We will proactively educate our team about the importance of sustainability and the impact of climate change. We will foster a culture of environmental consciousness, inspiring everyone to contribute towards our climate goals. We will collaborate with like-minded organisations and actively advocate for sustainable practices within our industry. Sharing knowledge, experience, and best practices will help drive collective action for a greener future.
Aran Baker
Reducing my driving by walking or riding a bike. By shopping locally and supporting local businesses, by reusing and repairing rather than replacing items. Reducing waste and recycling more. I will ask my friends and family and my employer to also sign up to the pledge.
Rob Morgan - Stouthall
Through the redevelopment of Stouthall, both during the feasibility and future delivery stages, promoting the environment and reducing impact on the climate will be central to the project. For example, we would like to restore the walled garden to grow vegetables, install electric car charging points and bicycle storage, children could come and learn about sustainable food, and we could possibly run a forest school in the woodland plus more - enabling people to enjoy the outdoors whilst reducing impact on the climate are all key elements of what we would like to achieve at Stouthall.
Collette Richards -Tennis Swansea 365
We will provide a facility that supports our environment, reducing the carbon footprint, water usage and landfill.
We will do this by updating our lighting, from energy hungry fluorescent lighting, in our tennis hall to LEDs. Also, as money allows, fitting PIR LED lighting in our gym, changing rooms/toilets, office and physiotherapy room. Changing our lighting in reception to LEDs. Upgrading our heating to a low carbon boiler: replacing our hand driers to energy efficient alternatives: adding motion sensors to taps to reduce water usage. Reducing landfill waste by efficient recycling. Again, as money allows, we will also include grey water capture, updating our solar panels to more efficient ones, storage batteries for the power produced by our panels and, where planning permission allows, wind power.
Mahmoud Al-Meshhedani - Wisdom House Ltd
Ensuring we have a sustainable heating system. Utilising 100% green energy suppliers. Planting trees to offset any unavoidable emissions.
Gavin Timlin - North Shore Security
planting trees
Going EV when financial possible
John Ashley - Friends of White Rock
The Friends of White Rock are working to have access along the Tawe Corridor opened to foot, cycle and wheelchair traffic on both sides of the river, encouraging active travel and leisure travel. Within White Rock we are improving paths to encourage footfall and discourage motorbike and other trespassers.
Nikki Richards - Llwchwr Workmen’s Club
Reducing waste
Recycling more
Investing in renewable energy
Duncan Howells - Mumbles Dental House
We will continually review our energy usage and assess our carbon footprint. We will monitor and manage our waste and advise all existing and new staff of our obligations around good environmental practice. We will be installing renewable energy solutions into our practice within the next 12 months to reduce our dependency on non-renewable energy. We will also review our supply chains to ensure they are as efficient as possible and create minimum environmental impact.
Sue Poole – Young Dragons
We, the Young Dragons, fully align ourselves with the vision of a greener, more sustainable Swansea as set out in the Swansea Council Charter on Climate Action. We recognise the urgency of addressing climate change, protecting biodiversity, and nurturing our natural environment. With unwavering dedication, we pledge to be an integral part of this transformative journey towards a Net Zero, Greener Swansea by 2050. Our Commitment:
Reducing Carbon Footprint: We will actively reduce our carbon footprint by implementing sustainable practices within our organisation. This includes minimising energy consumption, adopting eco-friendly transportation, and reducing waste.
Advocacy and Education: We will serve as ambassadors for climate action, raising awareness about the importance of sustainability among our peers, families, and the broader community. We will engage in educational initiatives to foster a culture of environmental responsibility.
Biodiversity Preservation: We will support initiatives aimed at preserving and enhancing biodiversity in Swansea. This includes participating in local conservation efforts, tree planting, and protecting vital habitats for wildlife.
Collaboration: We will collaborate with Swansea Public Services Board, community groups, and local businesses to share knowledge, resources, and best practices in achieving our common goal of a greener Swansea.
Youth Engagement: We will actively involve young people in climate action discussions and initiatives, empowering them to be agents of change and ensuring their voices are heard in shaping Swansea’s sustainable future.
Transparency and Accountability: We will regularly assess our progress towards these commitments, holding ourselves accountable to our fellow citizens and partners.
By making this pledge, we acknowledge our responsibility to safeguard the planet for future generations and to work tirelessly towards a sustainable, resilient, and thriving Swansea.
Stephanie Hill - Happy Headwork Community CIC
Shop locally and support local business
Reduce my energy use and bills
Reuse and repair rather than replace items
Reduce waste and recycle more
Erika Kluge - Friends of Oystermouth Castle
At Oystermouth Castle, the council and Friends, will strive to encourage our volunteers and visitors to separate their waste into key components and provide suitable disposal for this, ensure that all cleaning materials used are environmentally kind and all services and materials are procured locally, if possible, with an emphasis on digital communication for advertising/PR and interpretation.
Balram Birla – Swan Letting
Planting Trees in the local area.
Ensuring waste is disposed of in the permitted manner across all properties including promoting recycling schedules.
Roy Church - Tourism Swansea Bay
-encouraging walking and cycling
- organizing group travel
- continue to support community-based agriculture and local produce through our relationships with Cae Tân, Shed Head Cider and the Gower Heritage Centre
- work towards using a paperless office
- Help other organizations achieve Net-Zero encouraging other organizations to sign the pledge
Philippa Llewelyn - VIPPA
2050
Ioannis Benekis - A&I Hospitality Ltd
We will install solar panels to reduce the consumption of electricity by 2028.
Suzanne Morgan - Felindre Welfare Hall
Maintain and keep our Village field in good order and coppice our woodland and make a Forest schooling nature trail for the children of our village.
Warren Smart (Clerk) - Three Crosses Community Council
Three Crosses Community Council pledge to reduce energy supply cost to the Community Centre, and move to a green alternative, solar energy supply.
Andrew Price - Dryad Bushcraft CIC
Reducing fuel consumption through the virtual delivery of outdoor wellbeing activities. This will also reduce the physical impact and erosion of soil at our woodland teaching area.
Effective management of our woodland teaching area on Gower. This will include selective coppicing to create gaps in the woodland canopy and allow sunlight to reach the woodland floor. This encourages the growth of wildflowers and increases the habitat for insects, reptiles, ground nesting birds and mammals. Encouraging Cycling and Walking rather than driving.
Producing sustainable charcoal. This product is produced locally from coppiced wood, reducing the need for imported charcoal from other countries, that is often produced in an unsustainable way and transported great distances.
Rev N Jason Beynon - Bont Elim Community Church
Firstly on a personal note, as the minister and local lollipop man, I will continue to highly promote the benefits of walk to school and walk to church. We no longer take international holidays.
We continue to highlight the opportunity to work locally by utilising our highly subsidised rooms when work from home is not an option. We have fast wifi and available space.
We continue to promote the wellbeing of all in our area by encouraging local people to set up third sector initiatives in our town, as opposed to people having to travel to the city centre for groups. This ranges from mums and tots, all the way through to Age Concern.
We have a very well insulated building. We have replaced every light in the old school we have with low energy LEDs. We have fitted 40 solar panels. Until recently, we had a thermo-dynamic unit.
We currently have 5 gas boilers running our central heating system. It is our quest, with the help of grant funding, to replace the heating element of these with energy efficient air source heat pumps. We believe this will reduce our gas consumption initially by 80%. We will then pursue alternative methods to heat hot water. We have fitted heat on demand units in some of our toilets, and it will be our aim to fit more.
We continue to be passionate about recycling, encouraging all on site to reduce our rubbish production.
We are working closely with Cylch Chwarae Pontarddulais, the pre-school on site, who we have allocated space to create raised flower bed gardens for the children to grow plants and fruit.
Marcia Sinfield - Caredig
Caredig is a housing association with just under 3,000 homes across 5 local authority areas.
We are committed to lower carbon in our homes and as a business and pledge to play our part in helping Swansea reach Net Zero and become a greener Swansea by 2050.
As part of this commitment, we build new homes to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) level A.
We are also working to retrofit our existing homes, initially so they achieve EPC level C and then to improve energy efficiency levels further.
Age Cymru West Glamorgan
Action: We are encouraging and practising the use of public transport, carpooling, walking, and biking among our staff and volunteers to minimise our organisational carbon footprint.
Local & Sustainable Purchasing Commitment: Advocate for local and sustainable purchasing. Action: We are already committed to supporting local businesses and make it a priority to purchase sustainably produced goods, ensuring both community development and prudent use of funds.
Review & Accountability
We’re not stopping here; we’re always on the lookout for new ways to be even more sustainable. We promise to keep coming back to this pledge to make sure it’s doing the best it can for our planet and our community. Because when it comes to taking care of the environment, theres always more we can do.
Helen Nicholas - Gower Unearthed CIC
Using public transport, 100 percent ecofriendly materials . Modelling good practice. Working to sustain biodiversity
Paul Bowden - Friends of Craig Cefn Parc
Carrying out activities with environmental efficiency, actively seeking to protect and enhance the local environment within our area of operation.
David Roome Friends of Coed Gwilym Park
We will do this by using greener energy , improved waste management, composting , using sustainable products and undertaking other actions that contribute to a greener Swansea.
Jonathan Williams - CETMA Swansea
Reduce our carbon footprint by encouraging our employees and volunteers to use public transport and walk to the office.
Shop locally and support local business.
Reuse and repair rather than replace items
Recycle more
Ask our employees to sign up to the pledge.
Ceris Jones - Llanmorlais Community Hall Charity
Being sustainable and green and involving all the communities that use the local hall so that they are aware of our pledge.
Susan Rodaway and Teresa Cousins - Mawr Community Council
Carrying out activities with environmental efficiency, actively seeking to protect and enhance the local environment within our area of operation. Mawr Community Council endeavour to ensure wider adverse environmental impact does not occur as a result of its activities.
David
O’Keeffe
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Trojan
Electronics 2018 Ltd
At Trojan, recycling is not an afterthought – it’s our responsibility. We ensure that WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) is handled with the utmost care and responsibility. We are committed to preventing these discarded items from reaching landfills, ensuring that they are either recycled or repurposed.
To empower our customers in their buying decisions, we pledge to undertake Quality Assurance and Control on our products and provide comprehensive product descriptions that accurately represent our items. By doing this, we hope to minimise returns, cutting down on the carbon emissions associated with redundant shipping.
Recognising the importance of energy efficiency, we commit to periodic energy audits of our warehouse. These audits will shine a light on areas where energy might be wasted, guiding us in our mission to be as efficient and green as possible. Upgrades will be pursued diligently where they promise a greener, more efficient operation.
With this pledge, we, at Trojan, reaffirm our unwavering commitment to Swansea City’s green aspirations. We are proud to be part of the journey towards a greener and sustainable tomorrow.
European Forum on Nature Conservation and Pastoralism
Minimising the use of private vehicles where possible.
Hugh Jones - Reynoldston Village Hall Association
Introducing methods to reduce dependency on carbon fuels and reduce demands on water supply
Encourage Hall users to be aware of the need to reduce demands on heating and lighting.
Use environmentally friendly cleaning products.
Encourage users of the Hall to recycle and reduce use of disposable items.
Project underway to introduce solar powered batteries.
Anna
Williams
- Cyfoeth Y Coed
Encourage volunteers to share lifts to harvests.
David
Garland-Thomas
- St James Funeral Home Ltd
Aim to reduce CO2 emissions by:
Using renewable technology where possible, including installing Solar PV panels on our main office.
Using LED lighting where possible.
Sourcing products and services from the local area where possible.
Buy products which have been sustainably produced wherever possible. Ensure Lighting is not used unless necessary.
Recycle, repair or reuse where possible and appropriate. Reduce unnecessary journeys.
Consider the emissions vehicles produce when sourcing new vehicles.
Merron Vance - Morgans Hotel Limited
Looking at ways to launch a Greener Business initiative, promoting, and rolling out ways to reduce not only ours but our guests’ carbon footprint when they stay with us.
James Russell - Envico Engineering Ltd
We will operate and maintain an Environmental Management System that corresponds to the requirements of ISO 14001:2015 with additional commitment to achieving third party accreditation to this standard.
We ensure all employees and sub-contract staff are sufficiently trained, experienced, and where applicable, supervised to a standard sufficient to minimise harm to the natural and built environment.
We will analyse our supply chain and identify best practice in environmental management from our suppliers.
Sean Raymond le Sueur - Tyrus Green Energy
Assisting our clients by pivoting their businesses and land in line with their business plans to circular economy and net zero
Gareth Jones - Business in Focus Limited
Our vision is to be a dynamic, impactful, and sustainable social enterprise at the heart of a thriving business eco-system.
We want to lead by example and as such we aim to achieve net zero as an organisation by 2050. To achieve this ambitious aim, we must make reducing carbon emissions integral to all business planning and decision-making processes.
This Sustainability Action Plan details the key initiatives we will put in place to achieve our sustainability ambitions. It is split into two parts:
Part 1. Actions for the next 6 months. We’re just at the start of our journey towards becoming a more sustainable business and so Part 1 outlines the first four actions required to build the fundamental team and processes to allow us to successfully continue our decarbonisation journey.
Part 2. The second part of our Sustainability Action Plan will be published later in 2023 and will outline our strategic plan for the years 2023 to 2030 and will detail the specific targets that Business in Focus will need to meet to achieve our net zero goal. Each of us have an important role to play in the decarbonisation journey of Business in Focus. The choices we make as employees will be key to reducing our carbon emissions and achieving our sustainability goals.
Victoria Hopkins - Gower Beauty Ltd
Recycling responsibly and reducing my carbon footprint
Leah Webb
1. Using public transport more often
2. cutting down on meat and dairy in my diet
3. Reduce, reuse and recycle!
Chris Dow - Down to Earth Project
Embody sustainable practices in all that we do as an organisation. Achieve carbon neutrality or negativity.
Embrace eco-friendly transportation such as our Gower energy supplied electric vehicle fleet, and responsible sourcing.
Continue to use renewable energy sources.
Prioritise partnerships with sustainable suppliers. Educate and advocate for climate action.
Continuously improve our environmental efforts. Maintain transparent reporting on progress.
Matthew Powell –WarmZilla
Using less plastic, purchasing an electric car with an EV charger, and having solar installed. I will also in the meantime ensure I use as little fossil fuelled processes as possible and encourage my staff to follow suit.
Tazmin Knox - TK Education
working from home and online to lower CO2 emissions and creating a digital platform in order to go paperless.
Yasmin Annie Goulden - Percaya Dance
Working from home, and creating a digital platform to allow online services to help lower carbon dioxide emissions.
Ross Adams - Elite Aerial Services Limited
We commit to implement waste minimization strategies and boosting recycling efforts to move towards a circular economy model. We will cooperate closely with our suppliers to encourage sustainable production throughout our supply chain. We are actively increasing our use of renewable energy sources to power our business operations.
We will support environmental initiatives and projects as part of our pledge partnering with environmental organisations.
Our Climate pledge is an ongoing journey of improvement, and we are dedicated to continually reassess and enhance our environmental practices by prioritizing sustainability. We aim to contribute to a healthier planet.
Ammar Alabtah - Imperial
Desserts Swansea ltd
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Alistair
Green -WAM Engineering Services
By offering our maintenance and replacement service so lots of catering equipment will run more efficiently which reduces co2 emissions. Also, we recycle all old parts of machinery so they can be reused. If we can help it too, we try to group jobs together such as seeing our Swansea clients in one day, and then our Cardiff clients in one day so we aren’t burning as much fuel driving back and forth.
Frank Camille -Two Brothers Tree Surgeons
Doing everything possible to advise customers not to remove trees and we try to save every one of them by giving every other option e.g. pruning or pollarding. Also, we continually look at electric chainsaws and chippers and as soon as they are a viable option we will move to them.
Shaun Dalling - Resin Bound by SD
Lift sharing where possible for the team member so we can reduce the amount of vehicles on the road. Take more time planning jobs to minimise driving around in vans to do things that could have been avoided by a little better preparation. Once electric commercial vehicles become a viable option, switch over the entire fleet.
Alan Brayley - Dulais Investments
Recycling, using greener modes of transport, using local suppliers to reduce transport pollution & source greener energy.
Alan Clews - Clews Estates ltd
Promoting the cycle to work scheme for employees
Using environmentally friendly building materials and methods where possible Overall looking to reduce the usage of energy and fossil fuels.
Rhydian Bull - F.R.E.D.S. Timberframe Ltd
As FREDS Timberframe Ltd, we wholeheartedly embrace Swansea Council’s commitment to addressing climate change and nature emergencies. We are dedicated to playing a significant role in shaping the Swansea we aspire to see in 2050.
Therefore, we pledge to actively contribute to a Net Zero, greener Swansea by 2050 through our timber frame manufacturing operations. We will proactively pursue sustainable practices, incorporating energy-efficient technologies, and responsibly sourcing materials with minimal environmental impact. Our commitment extends beyond our own operations; we will actively collaborate with our staff, suppliers and clients. By fostering partnerships and sharing knowledge, we aim to collectively drive positive environmental change, promoting sustainable building practices, and empowering our community to adopt eco-conscious choices. With this pledge, we affirm our unwavering dedication to preserving our planet for future generations and being an integral part of Swansea’s transformative journey towards a sustainable and thriving future. Together, we can make a lasting difference and create the Swansea we envision for 2050.
Stephen Evans
Reduce my driving by walking or riding a bike
Shop locally and support local business
Cut back on flying
Reduce my energy use and bills
Change to a 100% renewable energy supplier
Reuse and repair rather than replace items
Reduce waste and recycle more
Create a space for nature in my garden
Plant a tree
Grow my own fruit or veg
Ask my friends and family and my employer to also sign up to the pledge
Badulescu Adina Cristina - Uplands Food for You
UPLANDS DINER is committed to contributing to a greener Swansea and taking action on climate change. Our climate pledge is as follows:
We pledge to reduce our carbon footprint and work towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. To fulfil this pledge, we will:
1. Install solar panels on our restaurant’s roof to generate clean, renewable energy and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
2. Implement energy-efficient practices throughout our operations, including the use of energy-efficient appliances and lighting, and adopting energy-saving measures.
3. Minimize food waste by implementing waste reduction strategies, promoting sustainable food sourcing, and supporting local suppliers.
4. Enhance our recycling and waste management practices to reduce landfill waste and promote recycling and composting.
5. Encourage and educate our customers and staff about sustainable practices, including promoting plant-based and locally sourced food options.
6. Continuously monitor and assess our environmental impact, setting targets for improvement and regularly reporting on our progress.
7. Collaborate with local community and environmental organizations to promote sustainability initiatives and support local environmental projects.
8. Engage with our employees, providing training and awareness programs to foster a culture of environmental responsibility.
9. Regularly review and update our sustainability practices and seek opportunities for innovation and improvement.
10. Actively participate in local and national initiatives that aim to combat climate change and protect the environment.
By making this climate pledge, UPLANDS DINER is dedicated to playing our part in creating a greener Swansea, working alongside the Swansea Council and other stakeholders to achieve a sustainable and net-zero future by 2050.
Ahmed Ali - Koshari Takaway Restaurant
I pledge to
Reduce my driving by walking or riding a bike
Shop locally and support local business
Cut back on flying
Reduce my energy use and bills
Change to a 100% renewable energy supplier
Reuse and repair rather than replace items
Reduce waste and recycle more
Create a space for nature in my garden
Plant a tree
Ask my friends and family and my employer to also sign up to the pledge
Philip Lempriere - Seminar Components (UK) Ltd
To implement decarbonisation strategies through business changes and innovations by continuing to make energy efficiency improvements, incentivising green transport for staff, and by recycling materials.
Angharad
Barker - Ty Sawna
I will do this by continuing to be a completely off grid business using locally sourced products and services. will insulate any walls and have solar panels fitted to provide energy for the light and power that is used. I will volunteer to spend time planting trees to offset any carbon that can’t be reduced and continue to help with litter picking projects on the beaches of Gower.
David Middleton - Flotek Group Ltd
Reducing our office power consumption
Increase our use of recycling - including end of life IT equipment
Set up EV salary sacrifice scheme to increase access to electric vehicles
Convert our fleet to electric vehicles
Use local suppliers where at all possible & continue to invest in recruiting local engineers and staff to join our team.
Max Howell - The Bay Clothing Ltd
Printing garments from my Solar Powered shipping container, printing on fully organic and 100% recycled products working towards our mission to plant a tree for every garment we print. We have recently just planted 150 trees in Nepal and this winter just gone we plant around 900 trees as part of a woodland project in Dunvant.
Emma Kamio - Practical Pilates Ltd
1. Opening a Pilates Apparatus studio in my community, so that I may walk to work and lead by example
2. Encouraging my clients to attend our pilates classes that are most local to them, and warming up ready for class by walking to their class.
3. Encouraging them to take a second class per week online
4. Marketing our classes for cyclists, runners and walkers in order that their bodies are stronger, more flexible and in good alignment with good posture, and balanced equally throughout the body, as Pilates will help to reduce their risk of injury through cycling/running/walking enabling them to continue to do their bit for the planet.
ROGER HOPKINS - Roger Hopkins Security and Investigations Ltd
Recycling all of my waste and monitoring my use of resources such as heating and water.
Ian James - Green Hat Consulting Limited
We are currently developing a new company sustainability and Net Zero Plan following our move into new offices at Quay West. This is following the completion of the Towards Net Zero: Carbon Reduction & Energy Savings Training Course for SME’s;
We are, as a company also helping other organisations with their sustainability and carbon zero plans.
Paul Evans - Tinmasters Ltd
Investing in UV LED Curing technology for metal printing and as the technology develops further invest in UV LED Curing for metal coating. Also by moving to install on-site renewable energy generation with the aim of becoming Net Zero.
Anthony Dixey - AWD Electrical LTD
At AWD Electrical LTD, we are committed to playing our part in creating a greener, net zero city for a sustainable future. We understand the urgent need to address environmental challenges and take responsibility for our impact on the planet. Therefore, we proudly pledge to implement the following initiatives to foster a sustainable environment and contribute to the goal of becoming a greener, net zero city:
Energy efficiency
Renewable Energy
Waste reduction and recycling
Leigh Griffiths - Satspay
Efficiency in Production: We will strive to create our Bitcoin ATMs as efficiently as possible, minimising waste and optimising energy use during production. Our goal is to streamline our manufacturing processes without compromising product quality.
Responsible Sourcing: We commit to sourcing our materials from suppliers who demonstrate environmentally friendly practices and respect for human rights. We believe in the importance of a sustainable supply chain.
Energy-Efficient Products: We pledge to design our Bitcoin ATMs to be as energyefficient as possible, helping to minimise the carbon footprint of each transaction made on our machines.
Reducing Office Emissions: We will aim to minimise our office carbon footprint by implementing energy-saving practices, promoting remote work, using public transportation, and recycling wherever possible.
Educating our Community: We will use our platform to educate our customers, partners, and the wider community about the importance of sustainability and what they can do to help combat climate change.
Continual Improvement: We will regularly review and update our sustainability practices in line with new technological advancements and environmental research. Our climate pledge is more than just a statement; it’s a guiding principle that will influence our decisions and operations as we strive to make Bitcoin more accessible in a way that respects our planet. Together, we can foster a digital economy that contributes.
Tarun Kumar Muthyala Ramesh - TKR Management Ltd
2050
Rachael Thomas
Using less plastic products. Starting a business closer to where I live so I can walk to work.
Benjamin Aldridge-Cowles - The Colour Lounge
By being salon in city centre encouraging people to use the bus as transport By also using energy efficient equipment and lighting.
Amy PRICE - The Business Hub Networking and Events Ltd
we pledge to
Reduce my driving by walking or riding a bike
Shop locally and support local business
Cut back on flying
Reduce my energy use and bills
Change to a 100% renewable energy supplier
Reuse and repair rather than replace items
Reduce waste and recycle more
Create a space for nature in my garden
Plant a tree
Grow my own fruit or veg
Ask my friends and family and my employer to also sign up to the pledge
Andrew Morris - Cheers Wine Merchants Ltd
We have changed our packaging used for sending wines by courier to a product made from pulped recycled cardboard.
Secondly, we are in the process of converting all the lighting in both shops and warehouse to LED lights.
We recycle all cardboard, paper, glass and hard plastic.
We are going to install solar panels on my warehouse roof which will generate enough electricity to supply all the needs of the business and be able to charge our electric van.
We have ordered an electric van for my wholesale manager to drive to see clients and make deliveries, saving the use of diesel or petrol.
Lucy Bunting - Lighthouse Virtual
Support local businesses and conduct meetings online or travel to them using ecofriendly methods where possible to cut down on emissions.
Sam Evans
Reducing energy use and bills.
Reduce waste and recycle where possible.
No use of single-use plastics.
Encourage employees to use public transport, cycling, and walking to get to work. Supporting local businesses based in Swansea when buying supplies.
Victoria Daly
Shopping locally and supporting local businesses, sharing travel wherever possible, reuse and repair items rather than replacing and reduce waste and recycle more.
Ian Mach - Charge Gully
We commit to design our products to be compatible as much as practicable with a circular economy.
Tim Joannides - Bluebell Coffee & Kitchen
We will strongly encourage all members of staff (including the owners) to walk or cycle into work. We will direct them to www.swansea.gov.uk and encourage them to take up these environmentally friendly initiatives in their personal lives, as well as their work lives.
We will also continue to reduce plastic usage where possible, opting for food that is delivered in plastic-free packaging. We will also continue to recycle all plastic (and other materials) in the proper way.
DAVID PHILLIPS -SKINTOWN PRINTS
As the founder and operator of Skintown Prints (Pending), I, David Phillips, pledge to play an integral part in helping Swansea reach Net Zero emissions and become a Greener Swansea by 2050.
Skintown Prints (Pending), is committed to incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly practices throughout our business operations. We understand the importance of protecting our planet and are dedicated to contributing to the goal of a cleaner, greener Swansea.
We commit to:
Prioritizing eco-friendly materials and processes, including choosing sustainable options for our print materials, packaging, and shipping wherever possible. Minimizing waste in our operations, ensuring efficient use of resources, and promoting recycling and reuse.
Regularly reviewing our environmental impact and seeking ways to further reduce our carbon footprint.
Educating our customers about the importance of sustainability and how their support of Skintown Prints contributes to greener practices.
Partnering with other local businesses, suppliers, and organizations that share our commitment to a sustainable future.
Through these actions, Skintown Prints will strive to contribute to the shared vision of a Net Zero, Greener Swansea by 2050."
Emma Martin-Jewell
- Front Runner Events
Front Runner Events are going greener to reduce the carbon footprint and minimise the environmental impact across its events. We aim to do this through the following:
- Providing medals that are made from recycled or renewable materials.
- All wood used in medals is sourced from FCS-certified sources and ensures that the timber used supports responsible forestry.
- Removing finishers t-shirts from our events. (These are predominantly imported from the EU and beyond and made from virgin polyester)
- Options for runners to plant a tree with TREES NOT TEES.
- Options for runners to purchase merchandise that is made from 100% recycled materials.
- Providing lead cyclists and lead electric vehicles wherever possible.
- Providing smaller capacity water bottles (sourced locally and made from at least 30% recycled materials) and are also fully recyclable.
- Providing recycled bibs that can be disposed of with clothing recycling lines.
- Increasing recycling rates across our events by encouraging and supporting the collection and recycling of all event-generated waste by our ploggers and volunteers.
- Encouraging more runners to use hydration packs to help reduce the number of bottles needed.
- Encouraging runners to car share, cycle or walk to our events.
- Working with our supply chain to provide reusable and sensibly sourced materials across our events and ensuring that all event materials, signage and banners are reused.
- Donating any food surplus to food banks.
- Working with more local and indigenous suppliers to further reduce our transportation impact.
Anna Rees - Gareth Rees Plant Hire Limited
Switching to lower or zero carbon alternatives where possible.
Paul H Cook - PHC Group Limited
By promoting our “Ground Screw Foundation” business based within the Swansea area and covering the whole of Wales we shall;
• Reduce reliance on concrete foundations thereby lowering CO2 emissions by 60%
• Eliminate the waste related to general foundation building material
• Protect and eliminate damage to roots when used local to trees
• 100% reusable, leaving no damage to the ground when removed / reused
Russell Greenslade - Swansea Business Improvement District
Shop locally and support local businesses, reduce my energy use and bills and reduce waste and recycle more
Anna Rees - Gareth Rees Plant Hire Limited
Switching to lower or zero carbon alternatives where possible.
Paul H Cook - PHC Group Limited
By promoting our “Ground Screw Foundation” business based within the Swansea area and covering the whole of Wales we shall;
• Reduce reliance on concrete foundations thereby lowering CO2 emissions by 60%
• Eliminate the waste related to general foundation building material
• Protect and eliminate damage to roots when used local to trees
• 100% reusable, leaving no damage to the ground when removed / reused
Kieren Gavin - Gavin Electrical Engineering
Buying from suppliers who source responsibly
Recycling our office & site waste
Up cycling products from our stores
Planning & reducing travels
Victoria Evans - Yummy Bears
Recycling as much of our rubbish as possible and only using recyclable packaging where possible. We will cut down on our plastic usage and reuse tubs, jars etc as often as possible.
Michael William Lawson - D2D Solar Services Ltd
Sales of and Installing and Maintaining E V Infrastructure that will be required to meet world targets of climate change , and sustain future Mankind
Infrastructure and Electric vehicles that will assist all forms of transport to enable Healthy Growth to Humanity and Disability populations.
Emjad Dubaissi - Medihub Pharmacy
Medihub Pharmacy is committed to promoting sustainability. We aim to follow and to promote good sustainability practice, to reduce the environmental impacts of all our activities and to help our clients and partners to do the same. We firmly believe that good environmental practice is good business practice and will encourage all our stakeholders to adopt responsible principles through regular engagement and evaluation of all practices. We will minimise waste, increase efficiency and constantly identify areas for improvement.
Mohammod Hasan Miah - Swansea Mosque and Islamic Community Centre
Installing solar panels on the grade II listing building. Looking after the environment is an Islamic concept so we all need to do our bit to make our hometown greener for our future generations.
Marguerite Tcheko Limited
As a small company we are standing by carbon neutral ideology and planning to remain the same by 2035.
William J A Hinton
I will reuse and repair rather than replace items, i will use eco-friendly modes of transportation, such as biking or walking. I will use eco-friendly camera equipment and accessories such as Gobe lens filters a company that plant a tree when you purchase one of their filters. Also, I will continue to volunteer with a Swansea company called Room to Grow, it is an initiative that utilises garden space for growing vegetables.
Boos business ltd
Growing our own vegetables and buying local and independent.
As an architecture practice based in Swansea, we recognize the importance of taking action to address the climate crisis. Our pledge is to actively work towards reducing our carbon footprint and help Swansea reach Net Zero by 2050.
To achieve this goal, we will prioritise sustainability in all of our projects by using sustainable materials, designing energy-efficient buildings, and encouraging our clients to embrace green practices. We will also work with local suppliers to reduce transportation emissions, minimise waste, and support the local economy.
Additionally, we will invest in renewable energy sources and offset our carbon emissions through various initiatives. We will track and report on our progress towards achieving our sustainability goals and continuously seek out ways to improve our environmental impact.
We believe that a greener Swansea is a healthier, more resilient community, and we are committed to doing our part in achieving this vision.
Llyr Roberts - Cwtsh Hostel Ltd
Cwtsh Hostel is committed to reducing our environmental impact through continual improvement and monitoring processes.
Cwtsh Hotel commits to:
Reduce our consumption of resources and improve the efficient use of those resources
Measure and take action to reduce the carbon footprint of our business activities
Manage our business operations to prevent pollution
Encourage modes of sustainable transport and offer electric bike hire
Educate employees on environmental issues and the environmental effects of their activities
Work to achieve green Hostel / Hotel accreditation (Green Key Wales)
Cwtsh Hostel has developed a Green Growth Strategy and a Resource Efficiency Plan.
Jason Lee Quinn - AMROC HEATING SERVICES LTD
Replacing company vehicles when due to hybrid or electric
Recycling and reducing waste on site and in the office
Reducing the business energy use by replacing the lighting with LEDs and PARs
Amroc use local suppliers for most of their materials and will continue to do so
Promoting energy saving measures we can offer to companies based in Wales to help them reach their Net Zero target
Wez Morgan – Starki
Helen Bowden - Solo Mumbles (from Sept 2023)
Set a carbon reduction target: We will set a target to reduce our carbon emissions by a certain percentage each year. This will help to ensure that our business is on track to reach net zero by 2050.
Reduce packaging waste: Work towards reducing the amount of packaging waste generated by our business. Use sustainable and recyclable materials whenever possible and encourage customers to recycle their purchases.
Encourage sustainable fashion: Encourage customers to choose sustainable fashion options, such as organic cotton, recycled materials, and eco-friendly dyes. This will help to reduce the environmental impact of the clothing industry.
Promote public transport: Encourage your employees and customers to use public transport, cycling or walking to our shop, instead of driving.
Monitor and report: Regularly monitor and report on our carbon emissions and progress towards our carbon reduction target. This will help to hold your business accountable and identify areas for improvement. By taking these steps and committing to a climate pledge, we can help to reduce our business’s impact on the environment and play a part in reaching net zero by 2050.
Lewis Hayward - The Doughworks Limited
We hereby commit to taking significant and measurable actions to address climate change and support the transition towards a sustainable, low-carbon, and resilient future for the community. We acknowledge the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for collective action to mitigate its impacts on both local and global scales. By signing this Climate Pledge, we affirm our dedication to building a greener, more sustainable future for the Swansea community and beyond. We understand that addressing climate change is not only an environmental imperative but also a social and economic one.
Ruth Marie Mackrodt - Wool Insulation Wales Ltd
We pledge to conduct a full Lifecycle Assessment on our products within 9 months of launch so we can understand and measure the impact of their manufacture on the environment. As a business we will calculate out total GHG emissions annually, report them and aim to reduce them every year.
Matthew Warren - DUA Cleaning Services
Going paperless. All invoices will be sent via email.
Scott Taylor - Green Swan Commercial Services
Aiming to increase my use of environmentally friendly cleaning products and offer client tips on how to better their approach to recycling.
As a family owned group of businesses we recognise that strong sustainable awareness and management is essential and responsible for our business, stakeholders and community. To that end, we will always seek to:
• Constantly manage and reduce waste
• Evaluate our supply chains for best practice and environmental management
• Train our staff on efficiency and waste reduction
• Utilise technology to make things better
• Buy local
Janet Bygate - Gower Trade Partners
Shop locally and support local business
Cut back on flying
Reduce my energy use and bills
Reuse and repair rather than replace items
Reduce waste and recycle more.
Vladimir Pavliiciuc - CENTER I, YOU, WE CIC
As a community interest company dedicated to creating employment opportunities and contributing to the growth of the local economy, we are committed to doing our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our climate pledge is to prioritize the use of environmentally friendly materials and practices in our construction projects, with a focus on reducing energy consumption and waste. We will also encourage our employees and partners to adopt sustainable behaviours and invest in renewable energy sources for our operations. We recognize the importance of collective action in achieving a net-zero, greener Swansea by 2050 and are committed to being part of the solution.
Mark
Foreman - Source For Me Ltd
I pledge to
Reduce my driving by walking or riding a bike
Shop locally and support local business
Cut back on flying
Reduce my energy use and bills
Change to a 100% renewable energy supplier
Reuse and repair rather than replace items
Reduce waste and recycle more
Create a space for nature in my garden
Plant a tree
Grow my own fruit or veg
Ask my friends and family and my employer to also sign up to the pledge
Shaun Kissick - SMK Plumbing
SMK Plumbing are committed to reduce their emissions, increase low-carbon investments, deploy more clean energy, and take other actions to tackle climate change.
Alan Futcher - Fire Protection Services Ltd
Actively managing our supply chain to source locally wherever possible.
Aimee Davies - Vox Solutions Ltd
Only travelling to meetings when they are required. When travelling to meetings I aim to use public transport where possible. I will aim to book in multiple meetings on the same day to minimise my carbon footprint.
I aim to be completely paperless by the end of 2023. I aim to purchase an electric car - subject to business expansion.
Lindsay K Walsh - Pablos Pads
I pledge to shop locally and support local businesses, reuse and repair rather than replace items, reduce waste as a business and recycler more and ask my friends and family to sign up to the pledge.
Susanne Roberts - Marbles of Mumbles
Sustainability is key whenever we choose a brand to work with. Therefore, we expect our suppliers to use certified, fair trade, sustainably sourced and/or recycled materials. We give preference to suppliers who also choose environmentally friendly shipping, either by using a courier who is mindful about this or by sending shipments of minimum size or quantity to reduce emissions.
Kirsten Robertson - Novella
Shop locally. Reduce waste, reuse and recycle. Using glass bottles that are made from 65% recycled material.
Ihor Tertyshnyi - barbecuesboutiques
My business will be using mostly reusable items, hence will reduce waste. I and my partners will plant 10 trees within a year. We are not going to use airplanes, we plan on to be busy doing business and will have no free time to use planes.
I will ask my partners to sign up for the pledge.
We will be shopping locally and buying consumables from local businesses.
Louise Rengozzi - The Cusp Marketing Ltd t/a Cusp
At Cusp, we recognise the urgency of the climate crisis and the role that businesses must play in reducing their carbon footprint. Even as a small organisation, we believe we are part of a bigger collective of change happening within Wales.
Wales has made significant progress in recent years towards achieving its environmental goals. The country has set ambitious climate targets, established a network of Marine Protected Areas, and aims to generate 70% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. Wales is also working towards achieving zero waste by 2050 and participating in some EU environmental initiatives. Overall, Wales is recognised as a leader in environmental protection and conservation and the Cusp wish to support that measure.
As such, we pledge to support Wales’s carbon-neutral agenda by prioritising ecofriendly modes of transportation. We commit to the following actions:
• Implementing a 4-day work week: encouraging staff to come into the office 2 days a week of time, and work from home for the other two days. This will reduce commuting emissions and improve work-life balance for staff.
• Holding quarterly eco-trade off activities such as beach cleans, litter picks, tree planting, to help raise awareness and demonstrate a commitment to environmental responsibility.
• Investing in renewable energy: Cusp will explore our supply chain and look at feasibility to go with supplier’s who invest in renewable energy options and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
• Reducing single-use plastics: Cusp will eliminate or reduce single-use plastic products in its operations in our office, including office supplies, packaging, and catering. This will help reduce waste and pollution. We will replace with ecoalternatives.
• Implementing a green procurement policy will prioritise the purchase of environmentally friendly products and services, such as those made from recycled materials or those with a lower carbon footprint.
• Encouraging telecommuting to reduce commuting emissions and improve work-life balance.
• Tracking and reporting emissions on a regular basis, using tools such as carbon calculators, and set targets to reduce emissions over time. This will help monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
• We also plan that once we start trading, we will be part of a co-operating workspace like 71/72 that will support the local area in central Swansea and will be an environmentally sound building that we will be part of. By taking these steps, Cusp is committed to playing its part in achieving a carbonneutral Wales. We recognise the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for businesses to act responsibly and sustainably. We will continue to assess and improve our environmental impact to help create a more sustainable future for ourselves and future generations.
Louise Rengozzi
I pledge to shop locally and support local businesses, reuse and repair rather than replace items, reduce waste as a business and recycler more and ask my friends and family to sign up to the pledge.
Helen Pritchard - Cariad o Gymru / Love from Wales Hampers
Supporting local business where possible
Reduce waste and recycle more. Use post-consumer / corporate waste for Poppy seed cards
Create a space for nature in my garden
Plant a tree / flowers. Use the flowers and seeds in the seeded cards
Grow my own fruit or veg
Ask my friends and family to also sign up to the pledge.
Isaac Steffan Day - WOODLY LIMITED
• Partnering up with www.onetreeplanted.org to actively plant trees and donate a percentage of our business profits to protecting our nations forests and planting tress for sustainability.
* Will use recycled and biodegradable packaging for our businesses products.
* Rely on close/local suppliers to reduce carbon emissions and less travel time.
* change and update all of our workplace lighting, energy use and machinery to low wattage LED and electricity.
* recycle all of our waste through commercial recycling plants.
* Make all of our Business meetings and customer enquiries virtual so there is no travelling involved.
Jim Bird-Waddington - Goleudy Housing and Support
Goleudy pledges to play our part in helping Swansea reach Net Zero and become a greener Swansea by 2050. We will do this by:
Reducing - Wherever possible we will seek to reduce our consumption of natural resources, including paper, food waste and energy; continue to develop digital solutions for client record keeping, financial recording, document distribution, and communication reducing our consumption of paper; support and encourage use of our Community Fridge project, thus reducing food waste; Wherever it is possible, practicable and affordable, we will endeavour to minimise the environmental impact caused by energy consumption. We will seek to ensure lights are switched off, heating use is controlled and, energy saving appliances are purchased.
Jim Bird-Waddington - Goleudy Housing and Support
Re-using - We will aim to encourage staff to re-use items that would otherwise be destined for waste. This will include encouraging the use of cloth bags at the Community Fridge project, discouraging single-use plastics and redeploying equipment wherever possible.
Recycling - Where it is necessary to dispose of items, we will encourage waste to be separated and recycled wherever possible, the ethical disposal of electrical waste and the provision of opportunities to separate and recycle waste in our offices and project spaces, and encouraging our residents to comply with these practices.
Travelling smart - We will seek to encourage trustees, employees, and volunteers to reduce the number of car journeys they undertake. We will encourage green modes of transport such as walking, cycling and public transport, offering staff the opportunity to participate in green initiatives and encouraging car sharing through financial incentives.
Responsibly managing our properties - When undertaking building work or maintenance of our properties, we will endeavour to ensure that environmentally sustainable materials and methods are used, and the building process is carried out utilising best environmental practices; Wherever it is viable, Goleudy will endeavour to exceed current energy efficiency standards, to futureproof properties and to align with the de-carbonisation agenda.
Carefully selecting cleaning products and PPE - Wherever possible, Goleudy will aim to source environmentally friendly cleaning products throughout the organisation; Where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used, we will endeavour to use fit-forpurpose, appropriate sustainable or re-usable alternatives.
Supporting our clients to contribute to our objectives - Goleudy commits to supporting our clients to take care of the environment; We will work towards increasing environmental awareness within our client group. We will also promote positive attitudes towards recycling and energy efficiency. We will provide opportunities for our clients to reduce waste to landfill where possible, by providing recycling facilities at project sites.
Developing a green supply chain - Wherever practicable, Goleudy will aim to engage with suppliers who demonstrate strong environmental credentials. This will aim to reduce the overall impact that Goleudy’s activities make on the environment; We will seek to undertake due diligence in terms of our supply chain. We aim to ensure ethical purchasing, and to be mindful of the possibility of human trafficking and modern slavery in the supply chain. We will take all possible action to avoid being complicit in these unlawful and unethical practices.
Raising staff and volunteer awareness - Goleudy will support its staff to make environmentally sustainable choices where possible. We commit to continuing with the Environmental Group which will allow staff and volunteers to contribute towards the organisation’s environmental Strategy and policy; We will also endeavour to regularly communicate with staff regarding their responsibilities both individually and collectively to contribute to a strong environmental culture within Goleudy.
