Our Green Policy
Green Telecom are committed to reducing their carbon footprint and in general any harm that their work may have on the local and regional environment. Our green strategy and procedures are designed to make all employees, visitors and suppliers aware of their actions and contributions that may make an impact on the environment.
It is our intention to operate our business in an as environmentally friendly way as we can, as we strive towards a full ISO14001 approval.Within our green procedures, we reuse or recycle all of our incoming packaging materials, trade waste and minimise our use of paper. We ensure all electrical waste, such as old telephone systems, is removed from clients? premises is disposed of in compliance with the WEEE directives.
Our clients can be assured that when choosing a telecoms company that we are truly Green in nature as well as in name.
Green Credentials
Where do we start.? Green telecom have environmental policies and procedures as well as an active green working group. Since 2008 Green Telecom have traded as carbon positive by over offsetting the carbon footprint created from their operations. Our systems installations division has operated a tree planting programme since May 2008.
Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC)
Green Telecom are committed to helping organisations meet their telecom CRC whilst saving them money. We do not believe that going green should cost organisations more. The CRC scheme is also a key part of the UK's strategy for controlling and reducing CO2 emissions.
You can make the difference
By switching your telephone lines to green telecom, you will be contributing towards our offsetting projects in the UK and overseas. You will be issued with a certificate to show that you have made the difference and you will have free use of the Carbon Reduction 'we use green telecom minutes' logo for use on your web site or headed paper. Remember this will be in addition to reducing your current telephone bills to recognise your contribution.
Green Phone Calls
Green Telecom are working with carriers and suppliers to calculate carbon offset costs for telephone calls made on their networks. Having your calls routed through these green phone suppliers costs you no more as a percentage of these call costs are paid to offset projects and carbon reduction programme.
