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    We believe…

    • Climate change is a serious threat to the quality of life on earth and we must change our behaviour significantly and quickly if we are to stop irreversible damage to our planet, its ecosystems and the people which depend on them.
    • The most effective way to bring about change is at a local level, engaging with the local community and empowering people to make a difference to their lives, their community and the environment.
    • The constant pressure on corporations to grow and increase their power inevitably leads to the exploitation of staff, communities and the environment, and what we need is business on a human scale with local, community-focussed enterprises providing goods and services to people who know them and trust them.

     

    The Big Lemon has a draft sustainability policy.

    The aim of The Big Lemon’s sustainability policy is to ensure that we always remain true to the ideals upon which we were founded and continue to find new ways to engage with the local community to minimise the negative effects of our society on our world and make a real contribution to the fight against climate change.

    The Big Lemon is working with Green Minded - a Brighton-based sustainability consultancy - to develop this policy, which will guide its operations. If you have any comments on the policy, we would love to hear them: please contact Karen with your thoughts: karen@greenminded.co.uk.

     

    Social & Environmental Aims for 2010

    In order to realise our objectives, we have identified key aims for 2010. These cover both environmental and social objectives, both essential to developing a truly sustainable society.

    Complete and Publish full Sustainability Policy, Procurement Policy and Waste Policy

    Develop Waste Reduction Plan

    Conduct and Publish Social & Environmental Impact Assessments

    Reduce our Carbon Footprint by 10% in conjunction with the 10:10 Campaign

    Recruit a volunteer Community Liaison Officer to build relationships with the local community

    Recruit a volunteer Membership Officer to help members get the most out of their membership

    Find out what our stakeholders think about our social impact and use this to inform our actions


    The Big Lemon CIC is a Community Interest Company registered in England and Wales no. 06045786

    Registered Office and Operating Centre: Protran House, Boundary Road, Black Rock, Brighton BN2 5TJ

    Tel. 01273 681 681 : Fax. 01273 681 681: E. lemonbus@thebiglemon.com


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