When it comes to the operational side of the business, living our values means reducing any adverse impact we have on the environment. We concentrate our efforts in areas where we can make the biggest difference and report on three footprints:
Carbon: Carbon emissions
Resource: Consumption of natural and processed resources
Waste: Waste generation
In this section of the report, we will cover these footprints in our three operational areas:
Digital: Data centres, the internet, access networks and digital devices.
Print: Printing presses, distribution and paper purchasing.
Business and editorial: Offices, enterprise technology and business travel.
We have recalculated our carbon footprint for both years due to changes made in the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) company reporting guidelines. For example, the carbon intensity of electricity generated in the UK increased in 2014 and, as a result, our electricity emissions also increased by approximately 2.25%.
Our footprints are set out in the table below alongside our performance from last year, click on the image to view a larger version.
