On 22 April 2022, it is Earth Day and the theme is “Invest in our Planet”.
Earthday.org has said “we need to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably). It’s going to take all of us. All in. Businesses, governments, and citizens — everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable. A partnership for the planet”.
So, what does Virteffic do to invest in our planet?
Use the internet, not trees. During the pandemic a lot of businesses have had to adapt to an electronic way of working. At Virteffic, all of our work with clients, billing, payroll, tasks lists are electronic, reducing the use of paper. Everything is kept in a central virtual location for the appropriate team to access which makes it easier to keep notes, make updates, share changes and more importantly, kept secure.
Virteffic are remote workers and often working from home, which has benefits from less office waste and energy usage. On the occasions we work at different locations for team and client meetings we walk, cycle or car share to assist with the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and fuel usage.
Our team uses reusable water bottles to keep hydrated and reusable coffee cups for those days we are on the go and need a caffeine boost. Paper, disposable cups are covered with a plastic film which means most coffee cups can’t be recycled. Keep this in mind when you next get a takeaway coffee!
Here are a few small ways, as a business, you can start making a change:
- Switch to reusable resources
- Go electronic
- Giving employees working from home options can help create a greener environment
Simple acts make big impacts!
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To view more tips visit https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-tips/
Environmental Social and Governance (ESG)
Positive Impact on the Environment
At Virteffic, all our work with clients, billing, payroll and task lists are electronic, reducing the use of paper. Everything is kept in a central virtual location for the appropriate team to access, which makes it easier to keep notes, make updates, share changes and, more importantly, keep data secure.
Our team uses reusable water bottles to keep hydrated and reusable coffee cups for those days we are on the go and need a caffeine boost.
Virteffic team members mainly work from home, which means we benefit from using less energy and wastage by reducing time spent in an office. On the occasions we work at our office or in different locations for team and client meetings, we walk, cycle or car share to assist with the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and fuel usage.
Social
Virteffic offers charitable rates when helping charities and non-profit organisations with minutes and other admin to cover our payroll costs (e.g. not for profit-making purposes).
We also donate money to charities over the year through a couple of initiatives.
In addition, we support the community through sponsorships. We have sponsored Silhouette Studios in February 2022, the Jersey Raquetball festival in April 2022, a Durell Tortoise for the Trinity School in January 2023, and a rowing boat for a local team of rowers in 2023.
Governance
At Virteffic, the well-being of our staff is a top priority. Virteffic was set up as Tess wanted more flexible working hours and a better life-work balance, and we offer the same to all members of our growing team. Our team members appreciate and value the freedom and independence that comes from the unique roles that we offer, and by entrusting our team members with complete flexibility to set their own hours and working environment, we have revolutionised the way that our business operates.
We believe in sharing the success with the team and promoting an environment where everyone can share their ideas and views, with regular catch-ups and forums for discussion.
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What does Virteffic do to invest in our planet?
Virteffic has participated in a number of initiatives since the outset to deliver positive social and environmental impacts. Paperless Use the internet, not trees. During the pandemic, a lot of businesses
Invest in our Planet
On 22 April 2022, it is Earth Day and the theme is “Invest in our Planet”. Earthday.org has said “we need to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably). It’s
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