Our Net-Zero Journey

• Made a shift from fully solvent inks to EcoSolvent for our wide format printing.
• Setup recycling solutions for aluminium and plastic waste.
• Installed an industrial paper shredder so we could use the shredding for packaging.
• Installed LED lighting throughout our building at Victoria Works.
• Our directors took part in several charity events, including Tough Mudder, running a total of 26 miles to raise money for a breast cancer charity.
• Removed a large 'petrol station' self supported roof from our forecourt at Victoria Works, to create space for our teams vehicles, and to give them somewhere to sit in the sun.
• Cladded a large outbuilding with thermally insulated cladding on the walls and roof to help control spikes in temperature to reduce the use of heating/cooling systems.
• Introduced our 'Cycle to Work' scheme to encourage less car usage and promote exercise and mental wellbeing.
• Changed to a 100% renewable energy supplier; one of the best things we ever did for the planet!
• Installed a commercial 'Brita' filtered hot and cold water tap in the canteen, cutting out the need for a kettle.
• Started 'Friday Games', where the team get together in the canteen on Friday break to eat some buns and play some games for prizes. This works wonders in bringing each department together, with the senior management making cups or tea and coffee for everyone, and being the butt of most of the jokes.
• We started holding MacMillan coffee mornings every year to support the wonderful charity. All the team get involved bringing in home-baked goods, along with lots of other treats. It's for a brilliant cause, but not so good for our waistline.
• With rising living costs in the UK, we gave our team the option of either our usual Christmas party or us giving them the money we would have spent on top of their Christmas bonus. They opted for the bonus in 2022, and we were more than happy to oblige if it helped ease money worries.

• Gave each of the team a £100 bonus every month for 3 months to help pay towards increasing utility bills.
• Installed an energy efficient heating & cooling system in the offices, allowing us to turn off the radiators and only use the boiler for hot water.
• Replaced two company vehicles with fully electric vehicles.
• Gave every person in the company an additional day's holiday for their birthday.
• Replaced all the desktop printers & photocopiers for the most energy efficient printers available. These amazing colour printers come with small ink pouches that that should last the entire life of the machine without needing to be replaced, approx 5-7yrs!

• Replaced all our paper for the desktop machines for recycled options.
• In partnership with CarbonQuota we've developed a Carbon Footprint Calculator that allows us to give a verified CO2e measurement for our Neonplus® and neon flex signs. This measurement is certified and means our clients can use this for any sustainability documents required for their clients' projects.
• We've teamed up with Carma, allowing us to offer verified offsetting options, wherein we plant trees in the UK on behalf of our customers. Each customer receives a certificate and access to a personalised dashboard, enabling them to track their environmental impact.
• We're incredibly happy to have produced a 'High Efficiency' Neonplus® option with a Grade B efficiency rating. Even though we can supply a product with Grade A LED efficiency, the limitations that comes with the strip to hit this efficiency is too much of a compromise for the final look and longevity of the product as a whole. Most competitor's products will be graded at around Grade E, so for us to be able to offer this ultra efficient option is another 1st for The Sign Group and Neonplus®. We're confident by the end of 2024 we will have a Grade A option that we are happy with.

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