Sustainability is an issue that affects organisations of all sizes, and the UK’s police forces are no exception. With awareness of “green” issues at an all-time high, it is important that public services make every effort to be as environmentally conscious as possible.

Contrary to popular belief, creating a more sustainable organisation does not have to be expensive, and can actually lead to efficiency gains. There are many changes you can implement that will not only help the environment, but also save money and resources in the long-term. BT can help you turn technology to your advantage to enable you to, for example, cut out unnecessary travel and reduce your carbon footprint.

We have an established programme called BT workstyle which looks at how you work as an organisation, which can not only lead to reductions in environmental impact but also improvements in working practices and job satisfaction. This could be by reducing time spent on unnecessary travel, reducing the spend on expensive physical infrastructure and by increasing the ability to access and share information irrespective of location. Applying advanced technology to other areas, such as your networks and data centres, can also reduce the amount of energy you consume.

Our award-winning expertise and track record working with UK police forces make BT the perfect partner to help you develop and implement sustainability policies.

Strengthen your workforce and secure your operational efficiency

In the current global economic climate, improving workforce productivity has never been more important. BT can help you implement better ways of working to create a more sustainable workforce, reduce costs, motivate employees, increase productivity, and conform to welfare and diversity legislation. Plus, we can deliver the technologies you'll need for agile working, contact centre management, field force automation, and unified communications.

Our own approach has led us to greater workforce efficiency and lower operating costs, including saving £704 million through BT Conferencing and reducing absenteeism by a third. Now we'd like to help you make similar changes across your organisation.

Sustainable operating practices offer your organisation competitive and environmental benefits – boosting your green credentials. As a result, you will be better placed to meet current and future legislation, avoid penalties, and even take advantage of any financial incentive schemes.

The first and most important step to greater sustainability is to reduce your organisation’s carbon emissions. In order to do this, you need to accurately measure your carbon footprint. BT offers you a range of solutions and services to measure your carbon impact, helping you identify the ways of operating more efficiently – and so reducing your costs and CO2 emissions.