Metrofile storage solutions also hold themselves in a position where they can encourage their customers, suppliers and partners to adopt the same or similar practices. In utilising their knowledge, technology and resources, especially when it comes to paper management solutions, the following practices can be put in place:

• Adopt environmentally friendly practices
• Develop and offer products and services that reduce wastage

Metrofile storage solutions and paper management schemes have all positively impacted the entire country. Some examples of where these efforts can be seen are:

• Introduction of recycling schemes on all sites
• Team members are encouraged to put their waste in said bins, the contents of which are sold and the funds invested in projects to support local communities
• Move away from same day to a next day delivery service in order to limit the number of vehicles on the road, and thus reduce their carbon footprint
• Supply of a scan on demand service to eliminate the need for physical records to be returned to customers
• Financial assistance, in kind and transport assistance to local charities in need of a helping hand
• The planting of trees

Policy statement

Metrofile is a responsible organisation that is fully committed to the principles of sustainable enterprise development and business management and in particular:

• the implementation of sustainable business practices;
• minimising its impact on its environment;
• the development of our local communities.

Metrofile’s sustainability policy, which is overseen by the board and implemented by the management team, encompasses a broad range of principles that govern the way we do business.  Furthermore it encourages suppliers and customers to adopt the same standards in the operation of their businesses. The policy which is displayed at the entrance to all Metrofile facilities is as follows:

Metrofile, its subsidiaries and staff are directed and encouraged at all times to:

• pursue ethical business practices;
• operate within the bounds of the law;
• comply with international best practice;
• conduct its business in an environmentally sensitive manner;
• reuse or recycle waste generated on all our sites;
• play an active role in the development, health and well-being of our staff; and
• use our resources to develop our communities.

Metrofile will furthermore, actively encourage customers, suppliers and partners to adopt similar practices and to use its knowhow, technology and resources to:

• encourage customers to adopt environmentally friendly practices;
• develop and offer products and services that reduce paper wastage;
• offer paper recycling services;
• assist charitable institutions in building capacity to support their communities.