About this policy
Last updated: 24 July 2026.
This policy applies to Influence Landscape Planning and Design Limited, our studio operations and the professional services we control. It builds on our longstanding commitment to manage resources efficiently and minimise negative environmental impacts beyond minimum legal and regulatory requirements.
Our commitment
We will comply with applicable environmental law, work to prevent pollution and use energy, water, materials and other resources responsibly. We seek practical, proportionate improvements and avoid environmental claims that cannot be supported by evidence.
Directors are responsible for keeping this policy effective, and every member of the team is responsible for considering environmental impacts in their day-to-day decisions. The policy is reviewed at least annually and when there is a significant change to our work or operations.
Landscape planning, design and management
Our greatest opportunity to create positive environmental outcomes is through our professional work. We aim to understand the existing landscape before proposing change and to consider climate resilience, biodiversity, soils, water, materials, maintenance and long-term stewardship together.
We advocate for solutions that protect and strengthen landscape systems, use appropriate planting and materials, manage water responsibly, support nature recovery and create durable places that can mature over time. We communicate environmental opportunities and risks clearly while recognising the project brief, site conditions, planning requirements and decisions controlled by clients and the wider project team.
Energy and resource efficiency
We aim to use heating, lighting, water and office equipment efficiently. Staff are encouraged to switch off lights and equipment when they are not needed, use energy-saving settings, avoid unnecessary printing and choose rechargeable or lower-impact alternatives where suitable.
We maintain equipment where practical and consider energy performance, durability and repairability when making replacement decisions.
Travel
Site visits and collaboration are essential to our work, but we seek to avoid unnecessary journeys. We use remote meetings where they are effective and consider walking, cycling, public transport, shared travel and efficient journey planning where practical, safe and appropriate.
Waste and responsible disposal
We follow the waste hierarchy by first avoiding waste, then reusing, repairing and recycling materials before disposal. We reduce paper use, reuse office supplies where appropriate and separate recyclable materials available through local services.
Electronic equipment, batteries, printer consumables and other controlled waste are passed to appropriate collection or recycling services. We seek to minimise material sent to landfill and use licensed waste routes where required.
Purchasing
Where cost, quality and fitness for purpose allow, we favour durable and repairable products, recycled or responsibly sourced materials, biodegradable alternatives, reduced packaging and local suppliers. We consider the environmental practices of suppliers and contractors when those practices are relevant to a purchase or commission.
Digital working
Digital tools reduce some paper use and travel but also use energy and equipment. We avoid unnecessary duplication and storage where practical, keep digital systems secure and efficient, and seek to extend the useful life of devices before responsible reuse or recycling.
Improvement and engagement
We set practical environmental actions, monitor performance where reliable information is available and review progress as part of our management process. We encourage staff to suggest improvements and provide relevant guidance or learning opportunities.
Environmental decisions are not always simple or perfect. Our aim is to maintain an informed mindset, make responsible choices within our control and improve as evidence, technology and good practice develop.
Questions and concerns
We welcome constructive questions about this policy or the environmental approach to our work. Email info@influence.co.uk, call 01636 702152 or write to The Wheelwrights, Huddlestones Wharf, Newark, NG24 4UL.
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