» 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 March 2025 Company News Action Sustainability Wins Prestigious 2024 SPLC Leadership Award for Sustainable Procurement Excellence Action Sustainability Staff March 2025 Company News Action Sustainability Wins Prestigious 2024 SPLC Leadership Award for Sustainable Procurement Excellence The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) has announced Action Sustainability as a winner of its prestigious 2024 Leadership Award in the ‘Public Interest Advocate’ category. This award recognises Action Sustainability’s outstanding commitment and achievements in driving positive environmental, social, and economic impacts through its innovative sustainable purchasing practices. ISO20400.org, the winning initiative, is a globally […] Keagan Allin February 2025 Modern Slavery & Human Rights Chocolate Supply Chains: The not so Sweet Treat Action Sustainability Staff February 2025 Modern Slavery & Human Rights Chocolate Supply Chains: The not so Sweet Treat Let’s talk about chocolate. Christmas, Valentine’s Day and not forgetting Easter (now only a couple of months away) are peak times for the chocolate industry. Each year in the UK, it is estimated that around 80 million chocolate Easter eggs are sold. That is an average of eight eggs per child. As a result, UK households […] Gemma Laws February 2025 Energy & Carbon The top three sustainability impact areas in the fashion industry Hattie Webb February 2025 Energy & Carbon The top three sustainability impact areas in the fashion industry It’s the turn of a new season here in the UK, from winter to spring (finally!)….which for many means sprucing up wardrobes and indulging in some online shopping. Me included! Spring is exciting – the colours, florals and lighter jackets, a shopping spree is enticing! But having studied and worked in sustainability now for almost […] Billy Wilkinson