.ECO Environmental Policy

Big Room – a certified B Corp – is the registry for the .ECO domain, the online home for the global environmental community. As an active member of the community, we are working to build a better internet and a better world.

Working with like-minded people and organizations, we can reduce waste, water and energy use and carbon dioxide emissions. At the same time, we will seek opportunities to increase positive impacts for people and the planet.

We are committed to reporting biannually on our environmental impacts starting in 2017, and are currently in the process of becoming Climate Smart certified.

Energy

Policy: To limit our energy consumption, we

• ensure computers and monitors operate in energy saving mode, and turn them off when not in use
• use LED lighting wherever possible and turn off lighting when the office is not in use

Impact measures: Energy consumption

Greenhouse gas emissions

Policy: To limit the greenhouse gas emissions that we create, we

• Minimize our road and air travel by using video-conferencing and encouraging working from home
• Encourage walking, cycling, and using public transport for staff commuting by providing lockers and a safe place to store bicycles

Impact measures: CO2e emissions according GHG Protocol published by World Resources Institute and the World Business Council on Sustainable Development.

Waste

Policy: To limit the amount of garbage that goes to landfill, we

• Extend the life of all our existing electronic equipment wherever possible
• Recycle any end-of-life electronics through a responsible on-shore electronics recycling service
• Reduce printing
• Recycle all paper and paper products
• Recycle toner cartridges with a reputable provider
• Provide lunch facilities including a fridge and reusable dishes and cutlery
• Recycle all plastic, glass and metal containers
• Compost organic waste

Impact measures: Waste to landfill, diversion rate for recyclable material

Purchasing

Policy: To encourage and support businesses that are part of the global environmental community we maintain a Supplier Policy outlining actions we undertake, including

• Favouring suppliers with certifications, including B Corporations, and those that support diversity including minority and women-owned businesses
• Purchasing electronic equipment that is Energy Star and/or EPEAT Gold certified
• Buying FSC certified paper
• Choosing environmentally certified cleaning products
• Buy goods that are locally produced where possible

Impact measures: Percentage of total purchases made from certified, local and small businesses.