Environmental Commitments
Our global environmental sustainability programme supports the numerous local initiatives we undertake, led by colleagues in each of our locations. In 2022 we began our global partnership with Planet Mark and are proud to have achieved their prestigious Business Certification, a recognised symbol of sustainability progress. As a Planet Mark Certified Business, our colleagues, clients and communities benefit from the assurance that our carbon footprint has been independently verified. We will be held accountable by Planet Mark, an esteemed and objective partner, as we work to reduce our carbon emissions.
We have pledged to reduce our environmental impact by:
- Making a firm commitment to reduce carbon emissions by at least 5% each year
- Working with Planet Mark to set and achieve short and long term goals to reduce our energy consumption, waste and water usage
Supporting our communities
Our people contribute directly to local Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives which support environmental projects that are impactful and meaningful to them, their families and communities.
Manx Hedgehog Conservation Society
Appleby is delighted to support local charity, Manx Hedgehog Conservation Society (MHCS) with a donation that went towards the purchase of a hedgehog incubator. MHCS encourage and give advice to the Manx public concerning rehabilitation and preservation of sick/ injured and orphaned hedgehogs.
Manx Wildlife Trust Ayres Discovery Centre
Appleby are delighted to sponsor Manx Wildlife Trust’s (MWT) Ayres Nature Discovery Centre (NDC) for two years, allowing the charity to renovate and develop a new interpretation of the NDC for the Island’s residents to enjoy. The new interpretation explains the unique ecology, geology and human history of the area, noting the changes over time which have resulted in the landscape of the Island’s only National Nature Reserve.
Appleby Isle of Man took part in two beach cleaning sessions with Beach Buddies. We have also made a £3,000 donation to the charity to help them continue to keep our island’s beaches and coastline clean.
We provide financial support and are partners with BNT in helping to restore and preserve the Sherwin Nature Reserve in Warwick. Our staff volunteer efforts include tree planting and clearing invasive plant species throughout the Reserve’s walking trails and adjacent road, as well as restoring or levelling educational signs for better use. A part of BNT’s mission is to protect and promote Bermuda’s unique natural heritage through land conservation.
Supporting local initiatives to help enhance community resources.
Appleby Isle of Man are proud corporate partners with the Isle of Man Woodland Trust. Our colleagues have taken part in four tree planting sessions where over 300 trees were planted on each occasion, the trees were native species helping to support local biodiversity.
Supporting the provision of educational services for Guernsey schools and youth groups on Lihou Island plus protecting the island as an important nature and conservation area.
Appleby are proud to sponsor the Love Tech Wildlife Challenge. The charity has partnered with the Manx Wildlife Trust and UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man to encourage young families to get outside and explore nature across 8 of the Isle of Man's natural habitats. Children will be encouraged to use tech by scanning QR codes on the signs at each location, finding out more about our Biosphere and making pledges to protect it.
Appleby Isle of Man are proud to support Manx Whale & Dolphin Watch, donating £1,500 and a further £160 raised by a staff raffle. The charity was nominated amongst colleagues, who have arranged for the charity to come in and deliver a talk about the important work that they do.
Appleby Isle of Man are proud corporate partners with the Manx Wildlife Trust. The Manx Wildlife Trust are the leading nature conservation charity in the Isle of Man, caring for land, sea and fresh water environments.
We partnered with SailGP and other sponsors in 2021 to support Earth Hour – a worldwide movement organised annually in Bermuda by local charity Greenrock -- to advocate for our planet, and raise awareness of nature loss and climate change.
Appleby are delighted to share that they are now a UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man partner. The ‘Environment’ is the current CSR focus which was agreed by Appleby Isle of Man’s CSR committee. The committee, led by employees in the firm, have introduced and continue to champion many green initiatives within the workplace and continue to make a positive impact in the community, supporting a number of local environmental charities.