What does sustainability mean to Tech Move Solutions?
Sustainability refers to doing business without negatively impacting the environment, community, or society as a whole.
Tech Move Solutions key focus is on two areas and it is our goal to make a positive impact in both by empowering our staff and our business relationships to transition to a more sustainable model of work.
The effect business has on the environment.
The effect business has on society.
Environment
DIESEL
As a business we are focused on reducing carbon emissions from the vehicles we operate. Emissions from diesel engines contribute to the production of ground-level ozone which damages crops, trees and other vegetation as well as entering the food chain via water and subsequently meat and fish.
GOAL
To replace all of our diesel vehicles with Hybrid and or Bio Fuels by 2025 and have a
fully electric fleet by 2030.
WATER
A recent staff survey highlighted the widespread use of bottled water by employees.
GOAL
To eliminate the need for staff to bring bottled water to work and implement a
solution to Reduce and Reuse.
OUTCOME
We commenced an educational campaign with our staff to drive awareness and introduced sustainable water stations with reusable and sustainable bottles.
This small step has removed thousands of bottles of water from circulation amongst staff - bottles that might otherwise have ended up in landfill.
This small step has removed thousands of bottles of water from circulation amongst staff - bottles that might otherwise have ended up in landfill.
ENERGY
Having taken occupancy of a new premises we noticed that the lighting system throughout consisted of old lighting and fluorescent bulbs.
GOAL
To reduce energy consumption by replacing all traditional fluorescent bulbs.
OUTCOME
LED Lighting was installed which will have a positive sustainable impact on the
environment by reducing electricity consumption and reducing the company’s carbon footprint in the process.
Society
DIVERSITY
The presence of differences within a given setting.
TMS is committed to embracing differences in the workplace including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical ability and socioeconomic class.
TMS is committed to embracing differences in the workplace including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical ability and socioeconomic class.
WHY DIVERSITY MATTERS
Different perspectives directly influence how we learn, understand, change and help us improve decision making.
People from different backgrounds with varying life experiences provide new perspectives that help refine and enhance processes.
Diversity lends itself to innovation. People with differing opinions and backgrounds approach problems differently and propose unique solutions.
The more diverse voices in the room the better the outcomes will be.
The more diverse voices in the room the better the outcomes will be.
EQUITY
The process of ensuring that processes and programs are impartial, fair and provide equal possible outcomes for every individual.
WHY EQUITY MATTERS
To ensure equal circumstances and opportunities for all individuals within our organisation.
INCLUSION
The practise of ensuring that people feel a sense of belonging in the workplace.
We want to ensure that all employees feel a sense of belonging in TMS. This means that they feel supported by the organisation. Every employee should feel valued at work, by their peers and their employer.
We want to ensure that all employees feel a sense of belonging in TMS. This means that they feel supported by the organisation. Every employee should feel valued at work, by their peers and their employer.
WHY INCLUSION MATTERS
While the workplace requires professionalism, an inclusive culture should not bar individuals from being themselves. Individuals should not feel that they have to change something about themselves. Inclusion is what maintains diversity.
People want to belong and TMS are fully committed to ensuring that we build a strong culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion that makes that happen.