{"id":23675,"date":"2024-03-13T17:31:34","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T17:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alivehealthcareint.co.uk\/?page_id=23675"},"modified":"2026-06-08T11:31:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T11:31:50","slug":"environmental-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/technicaldogs.com\/alive\/environmental-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-b0ewu3-845e5ce9c43287de7be28acbcadccef9\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-b0ewu3-845e5ce9c43287de7be28acbcadccef9{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-b0ewu3-845e5ce9c43287de7be28acbcadccef9 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-b0ewu3-845e5ce9c43287de7be28acbcadccef9 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-b0ewu3-845e5ce9c43287de7be28acbcadccef9 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Environmental Sustainability<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2cl1zq3-6b7409bacb85d52125de77edce4452b8\">\n#top .hr.av-2cl1zq3-6b7409bacb85d52125de77edce4452b8{\nmargin-top:5px;\nmargin-bottom:75px;\n}\n.hr.av-2cl1zq3-6b7409bacb85d52125de77edce4452b8 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nborder-color:#015183;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-2cl1zq3-6b7409bacb85d52125de77edce4452b8 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_three_fifth  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-7k3lq3-f201df960694dac4717ae1ca2ee200bc av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_two_fifth  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltq2pc80-9204a8df0ce0983e04a5bd3cabe64f3a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ltq2pc80-9204a8df0ce0983e04a5bd3cabe64f3a{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ltq2pc80-9204a8df0ce0983e04a5bd3cabe64f3a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ltq2pc80-9204a8df0ce0983e04a5bd3cabe64f3a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ltq2pc80-9204a8df0ce0983e04a5bd3cabe64f3a av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Alive Green Leap Initiative<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltq2qdqr-b952b1411cbbdc95502c2f7bc4ead9bb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At <strong>Alive Health Care and Support Services Ltd<\/strong>, we believe good care should also be responsible care. Our commitment to environmental sustainability is part of the way we work as a Scottish care at home and support provider.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Through our <strong>Alive Green Leap Initiative<\/strong>, we aim to reduce waste, use resources carefully and make practical choices that support a cleaner and healthier environment. We know that care at home services involve travel, equipment, supplies and daily operational activity. We therefore take a realistic approach, focusing on small, consistent actions that can make a positive difference over time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltq3ak75-732741fe96ec8d08ba6e5530ed250353\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ltq3ak75-732741fe96ec8d08ba6e5530ed250353{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ltq3ak75-732741fe96ec8d08ba6e5530ed250353 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ltq3ak75-732741fe96ec8d08ba6e5530ed250353 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ltq3ak75-732741fe96ec8d08ba6e5530ed250353 av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Our Approach<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltq3a9kq-be30b002c42489b20932acc43944d8ef '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">We aim to reduce our environmental impact by planning care visits carefully, reducing unnecessary travel where possible, using digital communication and records where appropriate, recycling office waste, limiting paper use and choosing responsible suppliers where we can.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">We also encourage our staff to be mindful of energy use, waste reduction and safe disposal of materials during their work. Where personal protective equipment or infection prevention supplies are required, we use them responsibly and in line with safety requirements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Working Together<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Environmental sustainability is a shared responsibility. Our team will support the Alive Green Leap Initiative through day-to-day actions, training, supervision and regular review. We will continue to look for practical ways to improve how we work, while making sure that safety, dignity and quality of care always remain our priority.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Our Commitment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Alive Green Leap Initiative reflects our commitment to responsible care, ethical practice and continuous improvement. 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avia-icon-circles-icon-text-1' data-icon-circles-text=\"1\"><div class=\"avia-icon-circles-icon-text-inner\"><div class=\"icon-title\">Recycling &amp; Waste Reduction<\/div><div class=\"icon-description\"><p>Through the Alive Green Leap Initiative, we are committed to enhancing our recycling efforts and reducing waste across all our operations. We aim to ensure that materials such as paper, plastics, and electronics are efficiently segregated and recycled, minimising our contribution to landfills.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-icon-circles-icon av-ltq2uziw-5-1b5170551d4c0b8b132ce53b05111f2b iconfont av-no-link avia-icon-circles-icon-2' data-icon-circles-icon=\"2\" aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8b8' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/div><div class='avia-icon-circles-icon-text av-ltq2uziw-5-1b5170551d4c0b8b132ce53b05111f2b avia-icon-circles-icon-text-2' data-icon-circles-text=\"2\"><div class=\"avia-icon-circles-icon-text-inner\"><div class=\"icon-title\">Lowering Emissions through Smart Commuting<\/div><div class=\"icon-description\"><p>We advocate for reduced carbon emissions by promoting carpooling and supporting the use of public transport among our employees. The initiative includes providing incentives like travel vouchers to encourage environmentally friendly commuting methods. For those living close to work, we encourage walking or cycling, offering facilities such as bike racks and showers to support these green choices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-icon-circles-icon av-ltq2uziw-4-1b15838cef3da2d05a279c4265a739dd iconfont av-no-link avia-icon-circles-icon-3' data-icon-circles-icon=\"3\" aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8b8' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/div><div class='avia-icon-circles-icon-text av-ltq2uziw-4-1b15838cef3da2d05a279c4265a739dd avia-icon-circles-icon-text-3' data-icon-circles-text=\"3\"><div class=\"avia-icon-circles-icon-text-inner\"><div class=\"icon-title\">Energy Efficiency<\/div><div class=\"icon-description\"><p>Our initiative emphasises reducing energy consumption within our premises by adopting energy-efficient lighting and promoting the use of natural daylight. Investing in energy-efficient appliances and conducting regular energy audits will also play a crucial role in diminishing our energy footprint.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-icon-circles-icon av-ltq2uziw-3-251beb0b9cc5b71836b3a3ebeeae529f iconfont av-no-link avia-icon-circles-icon-4' data-icon-circles-icon=\"4\" aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8b8' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/div><div class='avia-icon-circles-icon-text av-ltq2uziw-3-251beb0b9cc5b71836b3a3ebeeae529f avia-icon-circles-icon-text-4' data-icon-circles-text=\"4\"><div class=\"avia-icon-circles-icon-text-inner\"><div class=\"icon-title\">Sustainable Procurement<\/div><div class=\"icon-description\"><p>The Alive Green Leap Initiative prioritises the selection of suppliers who align with our environmental values, focusing on the procurement of eco-friendly and sustainably sourced products that can be recycled or reused, thus promoting a sustainable supply chain.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-icon-circles-icon av-ltq2uziw-2-00d914ba3f8bc54d3709e5f0cc6f0df3 iconfont av-no-link avia-icon-circles-icon-5' data-icon-circles-icon=\"5\" aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8b8' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/div><div class='avia-icon-circles-icon-text av-ltq2uziw-2-00d914ba3f8bc54d3709e5f0cc6f0df3 avia-icon-circles-icon-text-5' data-icon-circles-text=\"5\"><div class=\"avia-icon-circles-icon-text-inner\"><div class=\"icon-title\">Engaging and Educating Employees<\/div><div class=\"icon-description\"><p>A cornerstone of the initiative is to foster a culture of environmental responsibility among our employees through regular training on sustainability practices and updates on the company\u2019s environmental efforts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-icon-circles-icon av-ltq2uziw-1-de0553a80f6eacc6d0a706811ce9ec56 iconfont av-no-link avia-icon-circles-icon-6' data-icon-circles-icon=\"6\" aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8b8' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/div><div class='avia-icon-circles-icon-text av-ltq2uziw-1-de0553a80f6eacc6d0a706811ce9ec56 avia-icon-circles-icon-text-6' data-icon-circles-text=\"6\"><div class=\"avia-icon-circles-icon-text-inner\"><div class=\"icon-title\">Continuous Improvement<\/div><div class=\"icon-description\"><p>Acknowledging the dynamic nature of environmental sustainability, we commit to the ongoing evaluation and enhancement of our policies and practices, setting clear, measurable targets for our progress.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-23675","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/technicaldogs.com\/alive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23675","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/technicaldogs.com\/alive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/technicaldogs.com\/alive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/technicaldogs.com\/alive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/technicaldogs.com\/alive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23675"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/technicaldogs.com\/alive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23675\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34465,"href":"https:\/\/technicaldogs.com\/alive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23675\/revisions\/34465"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/technicaldogs.com\/alive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23675"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}