» Resources » Action Sustainability recognised for commitment to workplace excellence with Best Companies accolade Blog Action Sustainability recognised for commitment to workplace excellence with Best Companies accolade Action Sustainability has been recognised for its approach to workplace engagement with a sought-after industry standard. We have been certified by Best Companies and recognised for our commitment to employees, with a ‘One to Watch’ status, which represents ‘good’ levels of engagement. Achieving a Ones to Watch status takes a BCI score of at least 600 – we are happy to have achieved well above this score, with a 96% employee completion rate. Ian Heptonstall, Director and Co-Owner of Action Sustainability, said: “I am extremely proud that our employee engagement strategy has been recognised with a One to Watch Best Companies accreditation. I hope our recognition speaks volumes not just for what a great place to work Action Sustainability is, but also for what an inspiring sector Sustainability is. But we recognise that this is a work in progress, and we will continue our efforts to be an even better employer.” Shaun McCarthy OBE, Director and Co-Owner of Action Sustainability, said: “Ian and I are committed to ensuring our company is the best it can be, including empowering our team to share their ideas and feedback, so that meaningful change is made.” Jonathan Austin, Founder and CEO of Best Companies, said: “Congratulations to Action Sustainability on this significant achievement of a ‘One to Watch’ status. This award recognises that they understand the importance of workplace engagement and genuinely value their people.” Best Companies has over 20 years’ experience in helping organisations measure and improve employee engagement using a robust methodology, with their accreditation standard certifying excellence in the workplace since 2006. By Billy Wilkinson Oct 28, 2021 Share: Related Articles October 2024 Blog Embedding carbon into sustainable procurement James Cadman October 2024 Blog Embedding carbon into sustainable procurement The Role of ISO 20400 in Sustainable Procurement The international standard for sustainable procurement, ISO 20400, has been around for seven years, giving us internationally accepted best practice on how to purchase goods and services in the most sustainable way possible. Action Sustainability has supported many organisations – from sectors as diverse as healthcare, construction, […] Keagan Allin October 2024 ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Sustainable Event Procurement: The Indirect Spend Question for Many Organisations Mellita D'silva October 2024 ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Sustainable Event Procurement: The Indirect Spend Question for Many Organisations The Sustainability Dilemma of Events Events, especially if they are in-person, by their very nature are not sustainable. That should not mean we ignore the impacts and waste generated (along with the impact on communities and society). The scale and frequency of industry events today (barring of course the entertainment sector) do not match up […] Keagan Allin October 2024 Blog Most Common Challenges in Carbon Emissions Reporting for Supply Chain Organisations Max Lajtha October 2024 Blog Most Common Challenges in Carbon Emissions Reporting for Supply Chain Organisations As sustainability continues to become more prevalent across the built environment, supply chain organisations are under increasing pressure to accurately report their carbon emissions to their clients. However, while the demand for this data grows, supply chain organisations face significant challenges in effectively reporting their emissions. In particular, three key obstacles stand out: a lack […] Keagan Allin