Green Pledge

At Business Owl, we recognise our responsibility to reduce our environmental impact and to operate sustainably. This responsibility is not borne out of a legal obligation or requirement. It is a reflection of our values as a business and of our passion to look after our planet. Although we are a small office-based business, we believe that every action counts.

1. Travel

As a virtual business, our work is carried out remotely, and meetings are conducted on Teams. We do not undertake any travel for client meetings. If a client requires a face-to-face meeting, this takes place at the Evolution Business Centre in Northallerton, which is within walking distance of Business Owl HQ. We would only ever consider travelling for work purposes if we could demonstrate that the benefit would outweigh the environmental impact.

2. Energy and carbon reduction

The electricity powering our office is 100% renewable. Computers and appliances are energy-efficient and are switched off when not in use.

3. Purchasing and recycling

We only purchase new items when they are needed. Stationery is sourced from businesses with good sustainability credentials. We ensure that used items are recycled where possible. Toner cartridges and batteries are recycled via certified providers.

4. Document and data management

All documents are read and held via cloud storage. Any documents requiring signature are sent to the other party for signature electronically via Sign Request. We do not print documents unnecessarily. Where it is necessary to print documents, they are printed double-sided and then shredded after use in accordance with our Data Protection policy.

5. Office environment

We use energy mindfully. We do not use air conditioning units or single-use plastic. We enjoy the benefits of indoor plants for improving air quality and general well-being.

What's next?

We are committed to continuous improvement and to holding ourselves accountable for our environmental impact. Our next goal is to identify and align ourselves with an environmental membership organisation. This may provide us with a way to credibly donate a proportion of our profits for the benefit of the environment. Alternatively, it may enable us to enter into a carbon offsetting arrangement locally. We are excited to see where this next step takes us.

August 2025

Business Owl, 3 Mayfair Court, Northallerton, DL7 8WG