Veritech is fully certified to ISO14001 and has remained so since 2020. Our rigorous processes and procedures remain in place to ensure that the highest possible environmental standards are maintained. Our comprehensive environmental and sustainability policies exist to promote a positive impact on the environment and develop processes to lower energy, reduce waste and pollution, and mitigate the risk of emergency situations.

The Plant Charter

Developed by the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s plant group, is a testament to the industry’s collective resolve to address the urgent need for reduced carbon emissions. It outlines a series of commitments that signatories must adhere to, focusing on reducing the environmental impact of their operations and promoting sustainable practices.

Paul Oldridge, Managing Director of Veritech Systems, has been a vocal advocate for integrating sustainability and innovation into our core business strategy. “Our business places a strong emphasis on understanding and managing environmental impacts while also prioritising sustainability and in- novation,” he stated. This approach is not just about adhering to responsible business practices; it’s about positioning Veritech Security as a leader in offering clean, efficient solutions for construction projects, thereby providing our clients with value that extends beyond security.

Paul further emphasised the importance of a unified approach to sustainability across the supply chain. “Partnering with organisations like the Supply Chain Sustainability School is crucial for aligning with best practices and promoting sustainability throughout the industry,” he remarked. By signing the Plant Charter, Veritech Security not only demonstrates our leadership and commitment to positive change but also encourages others within the sector to embark on a similar path of sustainability.

Paul further emphasised the importance of a unified approach to sustainability across the supply chain. “Partnering with organisations like the Supply Chain Sustainability School is crucial for aligning with best practices and promoting sustainability throughout the industry,” he remarked. By signing the Plant Charter, Veritech Security not only demonstrates our leadership and commitment to positive change but also encourages others within the sector to embark on a similar path of sustainability.

This partnership and commitment to the Plant Charter highlight our proactive stance in reinforcing sustainability within our operations and the broader industry. It’s a step that not only underlines our dedication to environmental responsibility but also sets a new standard for the security and construction sectors to follow. We believe that through such initiatives, we can contribute to a more sustainable, efficient, and responsible supply chain ecosystem, ultimately benefiting our planet and future generations.

Offset Earth

Our collective home is in the process of being turned totally upside down, leading to strife for almost all life on Earth. We know it’s preventable. And we know it’s not going to save itself. So, it is up to us to solve it. But what levers can we pull? Reducing our carbon footprint is entirely necessary, but the transition of change is far slower than the time we have remaining. The tools that we associate with fighting climate change are inadequate. What if that changed and the billions of us who care became empowered?

There are enough climate solutions out there right now that, if we supported them, it would undo 30 years of carbon damage by avoiding 1,500 billion tons of CO2. This is our opportunity and so far, we have planted 2,483 trees and funded 58 projects.

Greener Economy

 Green Economy provides Veritech with end-to-end support as the UK transitions to net zero. They help businesses to decarbonise with advice, training and support that delivers long term resilience, environmental credibility and financial savings.

Simultaneously they help to grow local green technologies and services businesses, increasing their visibility, improving their competitiveness and providing access to new sales opportunities.

By supporting the entire green supply chain, they aim to deliver an equitable net zero transition, working with local government and combined authorities to implement business support that simplifies the business path to net zero, whilst removing barriers linked to slow or low adoption of green technologies.

Carbon Reporting - (2024)

Veritech has upgraded their building by replacing all conventional boilers with Air Source Heat Pumps. Sensors now control all corridor and walkway lighting, and all lights throughout the building have been upgraded to LEDs.

The company has added three hybrid vehicles to their fleet, with a goal to transition the entire fleet to electric/hybrid by 2030. Additionally, Veritech is exploring the installation of solar panels on office roofs and is promoting a culture of minimising printing whenever possible.

We have a staff fruit and vegetable garden and have planted 12 oak trees in the company grounds, with employees having the opportunity to have a named plaque with each tree.

2024 Stats

• 25 sacks of confidential waste were collected
• 11 cubic meters of water was consumed
• 07 cubic meters of wastewater
• 00 KW was consumed
• 26 litres of fuel were used in the year
• 976543 sheets of paper were used
• 4 tons of CO2 for our carbon emissions
• 7 tons of CO2 for our carbon offsetting
• 65 litres of ink used.

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