» 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 December 2024 Biodiversity AMP 8: Navigating the Future of Water Sustainability Will Glover December 2024 Biodiversity AMP 8: Navigating the Future of Water Sustainability What is AMP 8? Asset Management Periods (AMPs) are five-year regulatory cycles set by the UK’s Water Services Regulation Authority, Ofwat, for water companies in England and Wales. The aims of these cycles is for water companies to outline their business plans, setting out short and long-term goals to enhance efficiency, service quality, and resilience […] Keagan Allin December 2024 Blog 7 Key Lessons from TfL’s Implementation of the CO₂ Performance Ladder Sarah Chatfield December 2024 Blog 7 Key Lessons from TfL’s Implementation of the CO₂ Performance Ladder The CO₂ Performance Ladder is driving innovation in sustainable procurement, with Transport for London (TfL) piloting its use in the UK. Action Sustainability, the national coordinating partner for the Ladder’s implementation in the UK, recently hosted a podcast where TfL’s Anna Fish and Henry Yeomans shared their experiences. Here are seven key lessons from their […] Keagan Allin December 2024 Blog Evaluating Carbon Emissions: Insights from COP29 and the Path to Sustainability Ross Primmer December 2024 Blog Evaluating Carbon Emissions: Insights from COP29 and the Path to Sustainability The Role of Quantitative Data in Sustainability In the realm of sustainability, businesses are increasingly relying on quantitative methods to analyse and report performance. Quantitative data is invaluable as it enables organisations to understand their performance and set targets, such as achieving ‘net zero’ carbon emissions or enhancing social value. However, measuring and reporting data […] Keagan Allin