Outsell's Green Policy

Outsell, Inc. recognises that as a company our work may have a direct or indirect impact on the local, regional, and global environment. We are committed to minimizing our negative impact and acting in a sustainable way, meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Aware that printing activities are an area with great environmental impact, we have taken steps to reduce this impact and encourage our customers to do so as well. We try to eliminate waste at the source; here are examples of how we do this:

• In 2004 we ceased delivery of Outsell reports in printed format in favor of all-electronic delivery.
• Unless our customers request otherwise we send all quotes, invoices, and other communications via e-mail rather than traditional post. This saves on paper and also carbon miles.
• It is company policy to print documents in draft format where possible to use as little ink as possible.
• We reuse paper where possible. For example, redundant letterhead is used for office notebooks, and when we print internal documents we use scratch paper, both sides, then recycle, rather than simply disposing or recycling the paper.
• Most of our staff work mainly from home and utilize local recycling schemes.
• Like all companies our purchasing decisions are influenced by cost, however this is not our only consideration. We make a conscious effort to ensure we are buying from sustainable sources.
• Wherever possible we try and purchase goods and services locally, to help the local economy and to reduce carbon miles.
• Whenever possible all members of staff work from home, with the majority of in-house conversations and team meetings taking place via audio conferencing.
• Although we enjoy meeting our clients face to face this is not always necessary; therefore, when practical, we use audio and web conferencing techniques for meetings between team members and clients.