It is no longer possible for a
corporation to have a set of policies concerning only its internal affairs and
business practices. The UK Knack Group is now part of the global community
adopting and adhering to an external set of social and environmental polices
affecting not only its clients but also
citizens of countries in which it conducts business.



As a premier executive recruiter, UK Knack Group holds social and environmental
policies as a core value. Citizens of the nations in which our clients conduct
business deserve social and environmental justice as basic human rights.



UK Knack Group has found that environmental policies are best initiated at
headquarters by utilising green technology and practices every day. For
example, recycling or re-purposing office paper is one simple and inexpensive
step.



The acquisition and use of low-energy consumption computers and printers is a
strategy that is more gradual as new equipment is phased in at The UK Knack
Group.

Why is UK Knack Group so
concerned with instituting these measures? Among other reasons, the IBM Global
CEO Study reported that corporate leaders consider environmental issues one of
the most important facets of doing business today, a concern that has diffused
to CIO and IT divisions.



The UK Knack Group and others in the business arena must comply with
environmental regulatory statutes requiring energy and water consumption
monitoring and reduction. Involving their IT departments in finding solutions
to more energy-efficient operations is key to this process.



For example, providing opportunities for telecommuting by employees helps
reduce their carbon footprint. Eliminating even a few trips to the office each
week has a large impact on production of greenhouse gasses. Additionally, use
of monitoring technology allows a company to track its usage and reduce it.



The UK Knack Group realised
that limiting greenhouse emissions at all its sites improves the overall environment. Better air
quality enhances the health and well-being of nearby residents as well as
employees.



UK Knack Group executives initiated a multi-pronged approach in developing its
social and environmental policies. First, devising a comprehensive strategy
provided a focused course of action. Second, examining the ways in which its
employees consume energy both at work and while getting to work reduces energy
use and helps attract desirable talent. Staying abreast of regulatory changes
is also of high value.



The UK Knack Group understands the changes it and its peers need to enact to
reduce consumption and waste. Not only are social and environmental policies
essential for the global community but changes in business operation can
actually make a company more profitable over time.



As a summary:



Develop a strategy early in the development of the policies

Involve leaders from the IT department

Initiate the policies beginning at the headquarters location

Monitor energy and water usage using technology

Institute recycling of office waste

Reduce energy consumption through acquiring more efficient equipment

Analyze employees' energy consumption and implement telecommuting where
possible

Stay abreast of regulatory environment requirements

About
Author:

The UK Knack Group provide Executive Search and Selection and
Headhunting services to all sectors of Industry, both private and public,
across the UK. Our passion is to match the right candidate to the right role in
the timeliest fashion whilst recognising that the candidate must also be the
correct “fit” with the management team.