At Idea, we understand that business success today extends beyond profit. Our stakeholders, including employees, clients, and suppliers, value our impact on the environment and society. That's why we've embedded Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into the core of our operations.

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This page offers just a small glimpse of our initiatives aimed at fostering sustainability, ethical practices, and positive social impact.

Please contact us if you would like any further information.

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Our Mission 

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At Idea we are passionate about creating ideas which exceed our clients’ expectations. Our ideas are designed, developed and produced as effective retail solutions. We are innovators and masters of change; combining knowledge, experience, processes and materials in new ways to find the perfect solution to our clients’ challenges and maximise brand potential.

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Our Core Values

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Built to Last: We are committed to delivering innovative, commercial solutions that withstand the test of time, supporting both our team and clients.

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Integrity at Our Core: Honesty, transparency, and accountability guide our actions, fostering trust and continuous improvement.

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Collaborative Spirit: We thrive on teamwork, celebrating shared successes and the collective strength of our ideas.

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How we minimise our impact on the environment

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We are proud to have an environmental policy with SMART goals. Our policy confirms our commitment to:

1. Energy Efficiency: By 2026/27 we will have reduced our electricity consumption per £100k of turnover by 40% from a 2020/21 base line

2. Plastic Reduction: By 2026/27, a minimum of 25% of all plastic material bought will contain 30%+ recycled content

Some of the actions we took in 2024/25 included:

• Partnership with renewable energy supplier, Tem Energy.

• Independent review and installation of energy efficient LED lighting by Airis Energy Solutions.

• Investment in new, more efficient and greener machinery.

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Our impact on wider society, and workplace culture

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At Idea, we recognise that our success is intertwined with the well-being of our employees, clients, suppliers, and the broader community. We are dedicated to fostering transparent and respectful relationships, which are fundamental to building trust and enhancing our reputation. Through active engagement and ethical practices, we aim to make a positive and lasting impact on society.

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Some of our social initiatives include:

• Supporting our employees by providing an employee assistance programme, self-guided learning platform and hybrid/flexible working options.

• Engagement with local education facilities to mentor student projects and donate design materials.

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The process of decision-making and reporting

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Our governance framework ensures effective decision-making and transparent reporting. The board of directors oversees ESG initiatives, fostering an environment where employees are encouraged to raise concerns and share ideas.

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Some of our external accreditations and measurement tools include:

• Ecovadis certification – Bronze award gained in 2024.

• ISO 9001:2015 quality management system

• POPAI Sustain Environmental Design Calculator

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The Future

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In the coming year we look forward to continuing our progress towards meeting our targets for energy efficiency and improvements in sourcing recycled material.

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Together we have shown there are many small steps we can take to support the planet and people around us. We realise there is still much work to be done.

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We are excited to share some of our achievements to date and look forward to continuing our ESG journey with the support of all our stakeholders.