Responsible, practical progress
Sustainability
We consider environmental and social impact alongside the safety, reliability and compliance expected from professional security services.
Our Position
Protecting people and property should go hand in hand with looking after the world they share.
This page sets out the areas iSecure intends to consider. We want to be clear about the difference between what we intend to do and what we can evidence, so we only publish achievements that have been verified.
Security comes first. Any environmental improvement must remain compatible with legal duties, client requirements, officer safety and dependable delivery.
Why It Matters In Security
Travel
Officers, supervisors and patrols travel to sites every day, so rostering and routes have a real impact.
Materials
Uniforms, equipment, paperwork and cleaning products all have a footprint of their own.
People
A security company is its people. How they are treated matters as much as what they deliver.
Clients
More organisations now ask suppliers about sustainability during tenders and reviews.
Four Areas Of Focus
The right priorities depend on the contract, location and operational realities.
Operations
Review travel, materials, energy use and waste where decisions sit within our operational control.
Service Design
Consider environmental impact alongside safety, reliability and client requirements.
People
Make practical awareness part of how teams understand agreed procedures.
Supply Chain
Consider responsible purchasing and supplier choices where relevant information is available.
In More Detail
Travel And Efficiency
Security and cleaning services involve people travelling to sites. We intend to consider how rostering, route planning and local deployment can reduce unnecessary journeys.
Reducing Waste
We intend to look at where materials, paperwork and consumables can be reduced, reused or disposed of more responsibly, including moving paper records to digital ones where that works.
Responsible Procurement
We intend to consider environmental and ethical standards when choosing suppliers, where relevant information is available.
Our Progress
We show where each area stands, so that intentions are never mistaken for results. Items move to In Place only when there is evidence behind them.
| Area | What It Covers | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Travel and route planning | Reducing unnecessary journeys | Under Review |
| Waste and materials | Reducing, reusing and recycling | Under Review |
| Energy use | Offices and equipment within our control | Under Review |
| Responsible procurement | Environmental and ethical supplier choices | Under Review |
| Staff wellbeing and development | Supporting and developing our people | Under Review |
| Community involvement | Contributing where we operate | Under Review |
| Measurable objectives | Setting goals and reporting on them | Under Review |
People & Community
Sustainability isn’t only environmental. For a company built on its people, social responsibility matters just as much.
Safe Working
Clear procedures and 24/7 operational support, so that nobody is left to deal with a problem alone.
Development
Helping people understand their responsibilities and build confidence in their role.
Fair Treatment
Fair and lawful recruitment, and clear routes for raising concerns.
Community
Being a responsible employer and partner in the communities where we work.
Related policies
In A Client Conversation
Requirements should be understood alongside the operating model, risk profile and reporting needs. These are useful questions to start with.
- Which sustainability requirements are mandatory?
- What operational data is available and who owns it?
- Where can waste or travel be reduced safely?
- How should agreed actions and evidence be reviewed?
Common Questions
Can you support our sustainability requirements?
Tell us what your contract, tender or organisation requires, and we can discuss how those requirements apply to the service.
Do you hold environmental certifications?
Please ask us about your specific requirement. Any verified certifications will be published on this page.
Why don't you publish targets or emissions figures?
We only publish what we can evidence. Figures and targets will be added here once they have been verified.
Will sustainability affect service delivery?
It shouldn't. Any environmental improvement must remain compatible with legal duties, client requirements, officer safety and dependable delivery.
Can sustainability be included in our contract reporting?
Requirements can be discussed alongside your operating model, risk profile and reporting needs.
Need this for a tender?
Tell us about your sustainability requirements and we'll help you understand how they apply.