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Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at Complete and it’s an integral part of our business proposition. That is why our focus is not only on reducing costs but also reducing our and our customers carbon footprints. We do this by having the largest range of products and services for offices in the UK. Enabling a reduction in costs, carbon and administration through consolidation and collaboration. In addition, as part of our Project Complete Zero we are building a zero emissions logistics platform across the UK. Phase 1 has already been completed, enabling us to offer zero emissions deliveries for London and most major cities across the UK. Phase 2, to fully electrify our fleet is on schedule to be completed by Q4 2022 reducing our Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 80% in 3 years. With Phase 3, the installation of solar panels and LED lighting to be completed across all 19 sites by Q4 2023 it will make Complete the number one choice for sustainable procurement in the UK. As well as offering zero emission distribution we are also looking at delivering carbon neutral solutions for the products and services we supply and can already provide this for paper and print. But we’re not satisfied with just supplying and delivering products and services. We’re also interested in their use and end-of-life. All our vehicles are licences to carry waste. Which puts us in the unique position of being able to offer closed loop solutions for certain waste streams. A prime example of this is utilising the confidential waste from our in-house shredding service for the pages of our “I used to be” range of notebooks with covers that used to be coffee cups, water bottles or just the rubbish. As your supply partner it is up to Complete to provide you with the most sustainable solutions available and it is my job to ensure we are making the right choices with who we partner with and promote. That is why we are incorporating the best practices from ISO 20400, Delivering Sustainable Outcomes Through Supply Chains into our policies and processes. There is no silver bullet or magic wand when it comes to combatting climate change. It is a journey and we are just at the start, but by working together with our customers, collaborating with our suppliers and manufacturers we will make the change needed to deliver on our net zero commitments.