Completed 'ecovadis' rating for Midwich Ltd.
Switched all UK&I sites to renewable green energy tariffs, where relevant.
£90,000 raised for our chosen Gift of AV charities.
Reduced overall 'like-for-like' carbon emissions across all scopes by 670,000KG’s of CO2.
52.9% reduction in scope 1 emissions across our UK&I operations. 2023 vs 2022.
Outlined commitment to end the use of gas and oil heat systems within our UK&I buildings by 2029.
Launched our '12 in 12 BIG WINS' carbon reduction plans.
450+ hours donated to volunteering projects by our teams.
100% recyclable marketing materials.
Winner of the 2024 Health and Wellbeing Recognition Award at the CRN Women and Diversity awards.
70+ registered members of our succesful menopause employee support group.
500+ colleagues attended our mental wellbeing webinar series.
Enhance our Volunteering Policy allowing staff to choose local projects close to the heart.
Continue to support our Gift of AV chosen charities around the UK&I.
Install solar panels at our global HQ.
Low emission pool cars at our global HQ.
Issue Sustainable Green Travel Policy across our UK&I businesses.
Complete 'ecovadis' rating for DVS and Nimans businesses.
Widen our 'EVERY VOICE Employee Resource Groups', championing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Commit to have a trained Mental Health First Aider located at every site across the UK&I. We currently have 21 across our businesses.
Continue to work with our top brands to support them taking their sustainability messages to market.
We support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We have highlighted 5 goals that we are committed to promoting through our employment working standards and staff engagement initiatives.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
The ‘Gift of AV’ charity fund was launched in 2022 to represent industry-wide charitable fundraising challenges and events. It represents national and local charities across the UK and Ireland, raising £290K to date. As well as much needed funds, the ‘Gift of AV’ provides charitable organisations or community groups with sponsorship and donations of AV products and technologies.
More than just running, Tough Mudder creates hardcore obstacle courses designed to test your all around strength, stamina and mental grit. With the most innovative 15K courses, our team of 15 completed the course raising £6800.
A 24-mile (38.6km) round trip route that includes 1585m (5200ft) of ascent. Ingleborough, Whernside, Pen-y-ghent. We had a team of 32 complete this including our vendor and customer partners. The team fundraised £20k.
We partnered with the Fulham Foundation Charity raising £10k for their ‘More Than A Game’ campaign aiming to build better lives through sport. 12 teams entered the 7-aside tournament with our customer, Softcat running out winners.
A gruelling 217km cycle challenge. We hosted our third and final annual ride in 2024 which has seen 70 riders take part from across the AV industry, raising £50k for charity.
A 13-mile trail run taking in Pen Y Fan, the highest peak in the Brecon Beacons, Wales. Our team of 3 raised £5k for the Noak’s Ark Childrens Hospital.
As part of our partnership with Cancer Research UK, staff registered for a chance to run the marathon for the charity. In 2024, our three runners raised £14k.
Our UK and Ireland teams donated 450 hours of volunteering to support local communities in 2024. From creating biodiverse greenspaces for staff to enjoy, to conservation projects with local Wildlife Trusts, and working with hospices, our teams have been hands-on making an impact.
These projects are aligned to our Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A group of colleagues based in Bracknell participated in the annual Bracknell Tidy Up, joining forces with other local businesses to give back to the community. By dedicating part of their day to the cause, they helped collect over 40 bags of rubbish, making a positive impact on the local environment.
Two colleagues based in Bracknell volunteered with Involve Community, joining a group of local volunteers in Bucklers Forest. Together, they spent the day recording and searching for specific species, with the aim of tracking biodiversity and preserving vital habitats and species for the future.
17 colleagues from Letchworth volunteered over four days at the Garden House Hospice, dedicated more than 86 hours of their time in total. Some groups worked in the garden, whilst others assisted at the depot, helping support the hospice and its valuable service for the local community.
One of our colleagues in the Diss office organised an Advent Calendar Appeal, collecting donations to brighten the festive season for children staying at the Jenny Lind Hospital. This thoughtful gesture helped spread holiday cheer to the young patients during their time in care.
20 colleagues based in Diss spent two days at The Nook, one of East Anglia Children's Hospice locations. They volunteered their time to refurbish fences and furniture, helping improve the facilities and create a more welcoming environment for the children and families the hospice supports.
Seven colleagues based in Diss spent the day at Weeting Heath, a remarkable nature reserve on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. With support from the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, they helped preserve the diverse Breckland flora and protect grazing livestock, contributing to the conversation of this unique ecosystem.
A group of 20 colleagues in Diss took part in the Big South Norfolk Litter Pick, dedicating 42 hours in total to help conserve the hedgerows and streets around the office. Their efforts made a positive impact on the local environment, keeping the area cleaner and more sustainable.
The team in Stansted welcomed the Sports Connection Foundation Children's Charity to their showroom, providing work experience for six students. The team inspired these young individuals to dream big and aim high, helping shape their future aspirations.
A team of 18 from our Diss office dedicated two days to kicking off stage one of our project to create a biodiverse green space. They worked hard planting, digging and staining our memorial benches, bringing the project's vision to life.
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