Sustainability at Sherrards

Sustainability at Sherrards

As a local, national, and international business service, we recognise that climate change affects communities on a both local and global scale. Sustainability is not a tick box exercise, it is an ongoing commitment to operating responsibly, reducing our environmental impact and creating long term positive change as we continue to grow.

Alongside innovation and operational efficiency, we continue to review and improve our working practices to ensure we are making meaningful and measurable progress.

Our current aims include:

Staff engagement:

We believe sustainable change starts with everyday actions and shared responsibility across the firm. We actively encourage environmentally conscious choices, including:

  • Encouraging walk to work & public transport schemes.
  • Encouraging supporting local businesses.

Supporting our community:

  • Sponsorship & involvement in the Sustainable St Albans Festival.
  • Prioritising local suppliers and independent businesses wherever possible, including for corporate gifts and events.

Reducing our environmental impact:

Over the past few years, we have continued to invest in more sustainable ways of working and reducing our carbon footprint across the firm.

Recent initiatives include:

  • Further reducing paper usage through expanded paperless systems and digital onboarding processes.
  • Continuing to embed platforms such as Legl and DocuSign to streamline compliance and improve the client experience while reducing unnecessary printing.
  • Investing in energy-efficient printers and energy-saving lighting throughout our offices.
  • Reducing unnecessary journeys by increasing the use of video conferencing technology where appropriate.

Recycling & Waste Reduction

We continue to review how waste is managed across the business and seek practical ways to improve recycling and resource efficiency.

This includes:

  • Weekly secure paper recycling through our partnership with Shred-on-site.
  • Participation in an ink-cartridge recycling programme.
  • Ongoing wastepaper recycling initiatives to minimise landfill waste and encourage responsible disposal practices.

Looking Ahead

Our focus remains on achieving measurable reductions in our environmental impact and continuously improving sustainable working practices across every part of the firm.

Sustainability and innovation go hand in hand at Sherrards. By embracing smarter technology, reducing waste and supporting our people and community, we aim to build a more responsible and resilient business for the future.