The BA recognises the importance of reducing its environmental footprint and will take steps to make its office and business both sustainable and ethical. In particular, the BA will:

• Promote awareness amongst its staff and volunteers of the importance of sustainability issues and how we can make a difference both as an organisation and individually. This will include:
  
  i. Guidelines and recommendations for staff to be discussed with existing staff
  
  ii. Guidelines and recommendations for staff to be included in the staff induction pack for all newcomers
  
  
• Explore ways of off-setting the carbon footprint generated by the BA’s programmes in order to implement the most effective and appropriate method.
• Use recycled paper for all of its stationery supply, including copy paper, letter-headed paper, envelopes and printed publications.
• Ensure that all printers, lights and other electrical equipment are switched off every evening where practical.
• Reduce office and personal waste, aiming to recycle as much as possible.
• Provide an interest-free loan to staff wishing to purchase a bike for commuting to work.
• Contribute to the public debate on climate change through all of its programmes over the next 3 years.