Here at SuperFunkyPenguin Photography I take my environmental and social responsibilities seriously. I aspire to leave the world a better place that I found it.
Our key areas of focus are:Environmental:
– Minimising waste and eradicating single-use plastic
– Reducing our carbon footprint
Social:
– Supporting local businesses
– Giving back to our community
What are we doing already?- Buying goods from small local retailers whenever possible
- Working with UK-based suppliers for prints, framing, brochures
- Limiting brochure size to two sides of A4
- Using a digital business card, rather than printed cards
- Online invoicing, contracts and model release forms to reduce paper
- Working with European-based supplier for our photo albums (currently our nearest supplier of superior quality albums)
- Ensuring durability and longevity of prints and albums to reduce the need for reprints
- Use of recyclable packaging for delivery of goods to clients (plastic is only used if it’s been provided by the supplier and is required to protect the goods)
- Small print runs of brochures
- Employing other small UK businesses and sole traders
- Charging equipment batteries only when required (not leaving them permanently on charge)
- Using rechargeable batteries rather than disposable for flash and other portable lighting equipment
- Repurposing used paper and packaging for crafting with my children
- Supporting local causes each year, with a percentage of work donated for free
- Conduct client meetings, planning sessions and follow-up meetings online rather than in person
What we are aspiring to change in the next 3 - 6 months: - Switching to a hybrid car
- Discussing potential to install solar panels, batteries, and heat pump with landlord
- Progress Net Zero and Carbon Offsetting plans
Our longer-terms goals:- Provide a percentage of profits to supporting UK green charities
- Establish a mini apprenticeship scheme, and provide work experience opportunities and mentorship.
Although we’re a small business we can all do our part, and all make a difference. We hope that other small businesses will join us in the move towards sustainability. The responsibility lies with us all.
