Changing Behaviour at Guide Dogs Sustainability Changing Behaviour at Guide Dogs Sustainability is just a different way of thinking

Sustainability is just a different way of thinking We considered What’s important? The services we provide The difference we make to people’s lives Our dogs Our Staff Are passionate about what they do Very busy Committed to their jobs We do a lot of good things at Guide Dogs but if we are to be sustainable we need to think about the way we do them Sustainability is just a different way of thinking

Sustainability is just a different way of thinking Strategy for Change An environmental and sustainability policy No budget Carrot not stick A bottom up approach Create opportunities for involvement Be prepared for the long haul Develop a theme We need your help to change Sustainability is just a different way of thinking

Sustainability is just a different way of thinking First Steps A visual presence Set up a trial ‘SIT’ Awareness Campaign Sustainability is just a different way of thinking

Sustainability is just a different way of thinking SIT at the NBC Challenging, visual, creative, fun, with a degree of freedom to influence change Sustainability is just a different way of thinking

Sustainability is just a different way of thinking Quotes from the Team “I feel I have duty to do this, not just for Guide Dogs but for my children, their children and for all future generations” David Pryke - Workshop Manager   “We recycle, reuse and consider energy usage and costs at home. We should all consider these in the workplace for the sustainability of the environment and to reduce the cost for Guide Dogs, ensuring every penny of our funds is spent wisely to meet our mission statement” Janine Dixon - Dog Care & Welfare Manager   “If I can encourage just one more person to think about the non-renewable energy they use, get one site recycling all of its paper waste, or make everyone think about the need to print things then I will be happy” Rachel Moxon - Canine Research "As we face climate change, water shortages and the most significant biodiversity loss, deforestation rates and ecosystem changes in recorded history, we need as an organisation to be more aware of our impact on the environment and its protection” Susi Cheshire - Support Worker   “Sustainability is right but has to be done by the many and not just the few” Nigel Adams - Maintenance Sustainability is just a different way of thinking

Sustainability is just a different way of thinking What gets our staff involved? Biodiversity Wacky projects Competition Food Having fun Opportunity to do something different Sustainability is just a different way of thinking

Sustainability is just a different way of thinking What motivates management Finance and budgets Making savings Meeting targets Promoting the team Guide Dog’s image Sustainability is just a different way of thinking

Sustainability is just a different way of thinking Reflections – are we changing behaviours? There is an awareness of Sustainability But we have a way to go before it becomes part of everyday life It feels like we have sown a seed and its starting to grow There are some positive and rewarding signs Our biggest advantage is our network of people who have volunteered to be involved Sustainability is just a different way of thinking

Sustainability is just a different way of thinking Thank you for listening ‘If we consider the environment in all the things we do, we are also making the best choices for Guide Dogs’ Richard Leaman CEO Sustainability is just a different way of thinking