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Environmental & Sustainability Policy

Soul of the Junction SCIO

Charity Number: SC053656
Adopted: 09.01.2026
Review date: 08.01.2027

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1. Policy statement

Soul of the Junction SCIO is committed to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices in everything we do. We recognise the role community organisations play in responding to the climate and nature emergency and are committed to reducing our environmental impact while building climate-resilient, future-ready community spaces.

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2. Scope of the policy

This policy applies to:

  • Trustees

  • Volunteers and staff

  • Contractors and suppliers

  • Partners and participants

It covers all areas of our work, including:

  • Community hall operation and renovation

  • Events, activities and workshops

  • Outdoor spaces and community garden projects

  • Procurement and supplier choices

  • Travel, waste and energy use

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3. Our environmental principles

We are guided by the following principles:

  • Responsibility for our environmental impact

  • Efficient use of resources

  • Reduction of waste and emissions

  • Climate resilience and adaptation

  • Education and community engagement

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4. Sustainable buildings & energy

We are committed to:

  • Improving energy efficiency of our community building

  • Reducing heat loss through insulation and upgrades

  • Transitioning to low-carbon heating and renewable energy where feasible

  • Using energy responsibly through monitoring and good practice

Environmental sustainability is a core part of our hall renovation and modernisation programme.

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5. Waste reduction & recycling

We aim to:

  • Reduce waste at source

  • Reuse and repair materials where possible

  • Recycle responsibly

  • Avoid single-use plastics at events

  • Encourage participants to dispose of waste correctly

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6. Sustainable procurement

When purchasing goods and services, we seek to:

  • Buy durable, repairable and reusable items

  • Support local suppliers and social enterprises

  • Choose environmentally responsible products

  • Consider whole-life environmental impact, not just cost

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7. Travel & transport

We encourage:

  • Walking, cycling and shared transport where possible

  • Efficient planning to reduce unnecessary travel

  • Local delivery of services to minimise emissions

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8. Community gardening & nature

Through our community garden and outdoor projects, we:

  • Promote sustainable food growing

  • Encourage biodiversity and pollinators

  • Support learning about climate-friendly gardening

  • Foster connection with nature for wellbeing

9. Education & climate action

Environmental learning is central to our work. We:

  • Deliver climate-focused workshops and activities

  • Use creative, hands-on learning to engage all ages

  • Support community-led climate solutions

  • Share knowledge in accessible ways

10. Contractors & suppliers

We expect contractors and suppliers to:

  • Comply with environmental legislation

  • Minimise waste and disruption

  • Work responsibly on site

  • Align with our sustainability values where possible

11. Monitoring & continuous improvement

We:

  • Review environmental performance regularly

  • Reflect on lessons learned

  • Set realistic, achievable improvements

  • Adapt as new opportunities and funding arise

12. Responsibility & review

The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing this policy.

This policy will be reviewed annually or sooner if required.

Approval

This Environmental & Sustainability Policy was approved by the Board of Trustees of Soul of the Junction SCIO on:

Date: 09.01.2026
Signed: S SAVOVA
Role: Trustee

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