Our preferred methods of transport are train or bike! Being based in or around London makes this relatively easy but of course it isn’t always possible and so we try to keep the use of more heavily emitting transport to a minimum. Almost all of our meetings are online which also keeps transport emissions down.

Energy is supplied through 100% renewable electricity from a variety of sources and our web-hosting is through Squarespace which also uses fully renewable energy.

Banking is with Starling which performs well in recent sustainability rankings and we are currently in the process of replacing bulbs with LEDs and installing smart plugs to monitor and control usage. Recycling is a given although, as it is the last resort of the 5 R’s, we also endeavour to adhere to: Refuse; Reduce; Repair; Reuse.

We acknowledge that there are environmental concerns regarding the rapid increase in the use of AI. Context is everything however and we believe that the enormous benefits of using AI in terms of supporting staff and prospective students justifies its use. Moreover, we are currently evaluating ways to provide positive inputs for the environment - the “Carbon Handprint” to compensate for the “Carbon Footprint”.

The Small99 Hero platform allows users to create a quick-fire Carbon Reduction Plan and automatically track your progress through a simple to follow process with concrete actions and outcomes. We are working our way through this process and will be posting updates in due course - but we’re delighted to report that we have taken our first steps.