Environmental Policy

Jellyfish Policy - Environmental and Sustainable Practices 

Introduction

Jellyfish is committed to good environmental and sustainable practices. As part of this commitment, we have developed this policy to guide our actions and decisions regarding resource use and consumption.

Purpose 

This policy is intended to outline our commitments to reducing environmental impact and continuous improvement in environmental performance and the promotion of environmentally responsible practices throughout the business.

Scope

This policy applies to all activities, products, and services provided by Jellyfish and is applicable to all employees, contractors, and stakeholders associated with the business.

Responsibility

Achieving good environmental and sustainable consumption practices requires collaboration and collective actions across all levels of the business, as well as engagement with external stakeholders. Jellyfish recognises that it is a shared responsibility that requires commitment, accountability, and continuous improvement from everyone involved.

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for setting the overall sustainability strategy and goals at Jellyfish and must provide the necessary resources, support, and direction to integrate good environmental and sustainable practices into Jellyfish's operations and culture.

The VP Sustainability is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of carbon disclosure to ensure transparency and compliance with relevant standards and must:

  1. Define a clear framework for collecting, analysing, and reporting carbon emissions data and ensure alignment with global standards such as the Carbon Disclosure Project, Global Reporting Initiative or other relevant frameworks.
  2. Oversee the accurate collection of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data
  3. Collaborate with all capabilities to ensure data quality and completeness.
  4. Prepare and submit carbon disclosure reports to stakeholders, ensuring reports meet deadlines and adhere to disclosure requirements.
  5. Monitor changes in regulatory and voluntary reporting requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.
  6. Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding carbon disclosure information.
  7. Present carbon performance data and progress against reduction targets to the Board of Directors, shareholders, and external stakeholders.
  8. Drive Carbon Reduction Initiatives
  9. Encourage a culture of accountability and transparency regarding carbon emissions. Continuously improving Jellyfish's carbon disclosure processes to enhance accuracy, reliability, and sustainability performance.

The Procurement Team is responsible for promoting responsible sourcing practices and ensuring that Jellyfish comply with environmental and sustainability standards

All employees are responsible for promoting good environmental and sustainable practices.

Office Managers are responsible for ensuring that environmental and sustainable consumption practices are implemented. This includes energy management, waste reduction, water conservation, and promoting eco-friendly practices within the workplace.

The Learning and Development team are responsible for fostering a culture of environmental awareness and sustainability at Jellyfish and developing training programs, initiatives, and communication campaigns to raise awareness and encourage behaviour change among employees.

External stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and business partners, also contribute to good environmental and sustainable consumption practices. Jellyfish ensures that these stakeholders promote sustainable practices throughout the value chain and encourages them to support environmentally responsible initiatives.

Commitments

Jellyfish is committed to

  1. Complying with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, and standards and monitoring changes in environmental legislation to ensure ongoing compliance.
  2. Minimising its environmental impact by reducing resource consumption, energy use, and greenhouse gas emissions.
  3. Achieving long-term economic sustainability by adopting practices that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and create value for stakeholders.
  4. Promoting efficient resource use, recycling, and minimising waste generation by considering the environmental impact of the business’s resource consumption in decision-making.
  5. Setting and regularly reviewing environmental objectives and targets to drive continuous improvement.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Jellyfish promotes the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle in all aspects of its operations and aims to minimise waste generation by reducing unnecessary consumption, reusing materials and products whenever possible, and ensuring proper recycling practices are followed.

Energy Efficiency

Jellyfish monitors energy consumption and promotes energy efficiency throughout the business. This includes optimising energy use to reduce our carbon footprint.

Sustainable Procurement

Jellyfish promotes the procurement of goods and services that are environmentally friendly, ethically sourced, and socially responsible. It also seeks to partner with suppliers who share our commitment to good environmental and sustainability practices and adhere to high environmental and ethical standards.

Environmental Protection

Jellyfish aims to reduce the environmental impact of its operations by communicating and implementing this policy at all business levels, maintaining appropriate emergency and environmental incident management programs, and communicating openly about environmental incidents.

Waste Reduction

Jellyfish aims to minimise waste generation and maximise waste diversion through comprehensive waste reduction and recycling programs. Employees are expected to participate in waste reduction initiatives, such as composting, source separation, and proper disposal of hazardous materials.

Travel

Jellyfish focuses on sustainable travel options and expects employees to minimise their carbon footprint when commuting and travelling for business purposes. This includes promoting the use of remote working, public transport, carpooling, and cycling whenever feasible.

Product Lifecycle

Jellyfish considers the entire lifecycle of products and materials in consumption decisions, from sourcing and production to use and disposal. Products with minimal environmental impact, durable design, and recyclability are prioritised to extend the lifespan of products through repair, refurbishment, and responsible end-of-life management.

Employee Engagement

Jellyfish actively engages and empowers employees to participate in environmental and sustainable consumption practices and initiatives. Training and resources to raise awareness about sustainability issues are provided, and employees are encouraged to adopt eco-friendly behaviours at work and in their personal lives.

Continuous Improvement

Jellyfish is committed to continuously improving environmental and sustainable consumption practices through regularly monitoring, measuring, and evaluating environmental performance using the ISO 14001:2015 framework. Targets have been set, progress is tracked, and opportunities for innovation and optimisation to further reduce the business's ecological footprint are regularly reviewed.

Compliance and Accountability

Jellyfish complies with all relevant environmental laws and regulations related to the environment and sustainable consumption, holds itself accountable for meeting the objectives and commitments outlined in this policy and strives for transparency and integrity in our sustainability efforts.

Policy Statement

“Jellyfish are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices as integral components of our operations. We recognise our responsibility to minimise our environmental impact, conserve natural resources, and contribute positively to the communities in which we operate.”