Impactful policies with your values in mind
Environmental strategy and policy development is the process of creating a framework that guides your business’s environmental decisions and actions. Our environmental policy consultants work with you to assess your current impact, engage your entire team and develop & implement effective policies that reflect your company culture.
Unlike generic templates, our environmental policy consulting creates custom strategies that embed sustainability into your business operations and culture. We’re passionate about ensuring your business’s environmental commitment encompasses your specific activities and the values that matter to you and your team.
Environmental strategy and policy
What you’ll get
Our environmental policy services provide you with:
- An environmental assessment from a certified ISO14001 Lead Auditor
- A staff-wide questionnaire and report
- A bespoke environmental policy with targets and actions
- Website copy that shares your commitment in your tone of voice
- A set of recommended next steps tailored to your business
- Support launching and growing your internal sustainability team to create lasting change from within your company
You’ll also have the option to track progress over time with quarterly or annual reviews.
Our process
We guide you through three stages: Assess, Commit, Improve. Each one builds on the last to create something that lasts.
Assess
We begin with a full review of your current impact. This includes site visits, document reviews, and crucially, staff interviews that engage your team from day one. Findings are presented transparently to your entire team and leadership, ensuring everyone is on the same page before we move forward.
Our goal is to create a sustainability culture that you are proud of and your team is invested in. The only way to do this is by making sure everyone’s voice is heard.
Commit
Next, we create your environmental policy. It’s written by us but shaped by your values and goals. Within this environmental policy document, you’ll find specific targets, timelines and actions.
During this stage, we will also write webpage copy so you can share your commitment publicly—both internally with staff and externally with customers and suppliers.
Improve
We provide detailed ‘proposals for change’ documents outlining exactly how to achieve your environmental objectives. These researched recommendations include specific process changes, supplier suggestions and guidance on how to implement the changes.
Going forward, we offer flexible ongoing support from quarterly mini-assessments to annual comprehensive reviews. We stay involved for as long as you need, but our goal is to build something that you can continue to grow without us.
Why choose Natural Distinction
Read why we’re the company for you below.
ISO14001 certified expertise
Our environmental policy consultants are certified ISO14001 Lead Auditors with proven experience developing environmental strategies for businesses of all shapes and sizes.
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Sustainability integrated into your culture
We don’t just create policies, we embed environmental thinking into your company culture. How? We create policies that engage your team and are tailored to your operations and your values.
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Tangible benefits
Our environmental policies benefit your company as well as the world around you. We improve your brand reputation, help you attract and retain top talent, give you an edge against competitors, and in some cases even reduce operational costs through better resource use.
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Passionate environmental commitment
We’re a 1% for the Planet member who practices what we preach. Our genuine passion for protecting our pale blue dot drives everything we do. That’s how we guarantee that your policy creates authentic impact rather than just ticking boxes.
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An ongoing partnership
We don’t just hand over an environmental policy and then walk away. We build sustainability into your team so that your environmental strategy keeps driving positive change even after we step back.
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Integrity and trust
We work honestly and transparently. You’ll always know what we’re doing, why we’re doing it and how it benefits your business and the planet.
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Start making a difference today
Book a call to learn more about how our environmental strategy and policy development services can help your business reduce its impact and create a meaningful company culture.
Frequently asked questions about environmental strategy and policy development
What is an environmental policy?
An environmental policy is a formal document that outlines your company’s environmental commitments. On top of giving you clear processes to follow, it also demonstrates your environmental responsibility to your team and your customers. Our environmental policy consultants create custom policies that reflect your business values and drive real environmental improvements.
Why are environmental policies important?
Environmental policies are crucial because they provide structure and direction. A strong policy enables you to measurably reduce your footprint in a way that’s clear and consistent. It outlines where and how your business can improve, as well as embedding an environmental culture that drives improved sustainability performance from within.
Do companies need an environmental policy?
An environmental policy shows that your business is serious about making a difference. It’s no longer just a nice-to-have; it’s something that your clients and your employees will be actively looking for. While it’s not legally required for everyone, it’s quickly becoming the standard.
How long does the process take?
Creating an environmental policy takes 12 to 16 weeks. Throughout the process, we work flexibly around your business needs and keep in touch regularly.
How do we get started?
Get in touch with us through our online form or by booking a free 30-minute consultation. We’ll discuss your current impact and how we can help you stand up for the planet.
