Thrive Consulting Services exists to help businesses consider and maximise their positive impact across the environment and society, whilst acting ethically, transparently and with integrity. Thrive is committed to doing the same.

This sustainability policy outlines our commitment to minimising our environmental footprint, promoting ethical business practices, and contributing positively in which we operate.

We activate sustainable performance with our clients to tackle the planet’s greatest challenges. Our Activator Approach helps our clients embed a commitment to sustainability into their business to unleash their performance through positive impact.

Environment:

Net Zero

Aligned with our mission, we strive to keep the environmental footprint of our activities as low as possible.

We commit to achieving Net Zero by 2040 and have joined the UN ‘Race to Zero SME Climate Hub’ to support this journey.

As a team of 2.5 people, working from home or shared offices, our CO2 emissions are generally very low.

For the Financial Year 23/24, our estimated total emissions* were 2.82 tonnes CO2e:

Scope 1 - Nil due to nature of business

Scope 2 - Electricity & Gas Consuption: 0.7 tonnes CO2e 

Scope 3 - Private car, Train travel & Purchased goods and services: 2.12 tonnes CO2e

*Calculated using Normative.io online calculator, following the guidelines of the GHG Protocol.

Travel policy

When we travel to meetings, conferences or events, we select the mode of transport by following these guidelines:

Be aware of the environmental impact of travelling and choose not to travel when virtual collaboration tools will adequately fulfil the purpose of travel (e.g. participation in a video call is possible and sufficient)

Avoid unnecessary travel and only send the minimum number of team members required to fulfil the purpose of travel

Minimise the environmental impacts of travel and choose a method of travel with the lowest impact possible (e.g. choose train over plane when possible)

Social:

Diversity and Inclusion:

We welcome and value diversity of thought. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values and respects the contributions of all employees, regardless of their background, race, gender, age, or other characteristics.

Employee Well-being:

We prioritise the health, safety, and well-being of our employees, providing a safe and supportive work environment.

Code of conduct:

We treat all humans that we interact with fairly including our employees, Partners and clients. We uphold human rights in our business and supply chain by adopting best practices as set out in the International Standards and Principles.

Governance

Business Ethics:

We conduct our consultancy with integrity, honesty, fairness and transparency and expect our business partners and supply chain to do the same.

We avoid any engagement in unethical practices, including bribery, corruption, and discrimination.

We comply with all applicable legislation, regulations, and codes of practice, as well as voluntary commitments where appropriate.

Who we work with:

Prior to engagement with a client (pre-contract stage), we assess and discuss their intent and commitment to change. We only work with companies that demonstrate this commitment.

Jane Dennyson, Founder | CEO, Thrive Consulting Services Ltd

2 September 2023