ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

A Greener Way to Move

Bishop's Move are not new converts to the 'green way' of doing business – we have been there from the beginning, over 170 years ago

Our green ethos permeates every aspect of our day-to-day operations as removers, warehousemen, shippers, packers, general hauliers, distributors, freight-forwarders, property owners and landlords.

To implement this Environmental Policy and to achieve our objectives all of our staff use company processes and procedures that comply with and are certified to the requirements of ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems.

Plant a Tree through our BubbaTree & Word Land Trust collaboration

As part of AGM Group, Bishop’s Move gives its customers the opportunity to plant a tree through our BubbaTree collaboration with international conservation charity, World Land Trust. This not only helps to minimise your carbon footprint when moving, but has a positive impact on lives and preserving biodiversity around the world.

For every move booked with Bishop’s Move, whether for individual or business moves, we will plant a tree in partnership with the World Land Trust. Each individual donation helps care for and safeguard a tree during its growth.

By participating in this important initiative, we are future-proofing our forests, aiding the revival of depleted forests, the rehabilitation of ecosystems, and the alleviation of potential climate alterations.

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Planting a tree to help save the planet is not our only green initiative. Bishop’s Move puts environmental initiatives at the heart of our daily operations, including:

Transport

  • Selecting vehicles on a life cycle cost basis that takes into account fuel efficiency, emissions, maintenance and repair costs.
  • Minimising empty running by better planning.

Fuel Efficiency 

  • Operating a “full inflation” policy to ensure our fleet tyres are inflated to manufacturers’ guidelines.
  • Fitting wind deflectors to all of our removal vehicles.
  • Having a fleet replacement policy in line with London’s Low Emission Zone requirements.
  • As a national company we are able to assign local crews to local relocations to minimise travel times and carbon emissions.

Staff

  • Involving staff in recycling schemes for office and warehouse waste.
  • Implementing a minimal printing policy but if required only printing double sided.
  • Training drivers in fuel efficient driving strategies.

Suppliers

  • Selecting suppliers and partners that have sound environmental policies.
  • Working with our suppliers to get the best environmental results for both parties.

Recycling Schemes

  • Encouraging clients to use our specialised house furniture recycling schemes.
  • Encouraging clients to use our established computer recycling schemes. 

Bishop’s Move also works with Planet Mark to positively impact the planet and society by measuring our emissions and reducing our carbon footprint. We’re also proud to contribute to addressing the climate crisis through Planet Mark’s Business Certification.

VIEW OUR CARBON REDUCTION PLAN