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Climate Positive Business.

At Dains, we do more than just provide excellent accountancy and business advisory services - we pride ourselves on getting involved with those who live, work and study around us and how we can reduce our carbon footprint and protect the planet.

In Partnership with Play It Green

In August 2022, we partnered with Play It Green to improve our business’s sustainability practices and have a positive impact on the planet. 

In return for a monthly cost per person, Play It Green plants 10 trees, mangroves and sea kelp per person per month, rebalancing their personal carbon footprint. Education on sustainability and reducing emissions is also sent weekly to all staff to drive innovation and further action within the workplace.  

On our mission to make our business Climate Positive, we rebalance our historical and company emissions to become carbon neutral. To reduce our overall business carbon footprint moving forward, we are working with Play it Green’s Net Zero Framework, Green Energy, giving us access to a network of sustainability experts, products and services. 

We can track all the trees planted as they are added to our own Forest Garden. All trees planted replace lost ecosystems and the trees are monitored and protected using blockchain to create a transparent and provable planting process. 10% of the Play It Green membership goes to a charity of our choice. 

The trees, mangroves and sea kelp that are planted are cared for by Veritree. Veritree is an organisation based in Canada and works in a number of developing countries to reduce extreme poverty and restore healthy ecosystems. We currently plant agroforestry trees in Rwanda, restore coastal mangroves in Kenya and replenish sea kelp off the coasts of Canada.

At Dains, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment. Here are our commitments to ensure a sustainable future.

Dains' Climate Positive Commitments

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    Ongoing Carbon Reduction:

    Despite not being a large carbon-emitting business, we commit to continuously seeking ways to further reduce our carbon footprint, affirming our dedication to environmental stewardship.

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    Plastic Recycling & Reduction:

    We commit to recycling our plastics, ensuring that we minimise waste and promote a circular economy within our offices.

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    Energy Efficiency:

    We commit to using modern lighting and movement technology systems to reduce energy consumption and enhance the efficiency of our workspaces.

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    Reduced Paper Usage:

    Over the last 20 years, we have significantly reduced our paper usage, using digital solutions to minimise our environmental footprint.

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    Employee Education & Rebalancing:

    We commit to offsetting the carbon footprint of all our employees, ensuring that our team's environmental impact is neutralised.

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    Carbon Neutral Business:

    We commit to offsetting the carbon footprint of our entire business, demonstrating our dedication to sustainability in every aspect of our operations.

Through these commitments, we aim to contribute to a healthier planet and lead by example in the business community.

Dains in the Community

We take responsibility for the community by donating to, raising awareness of, and supporting various charities that are important to employees and our clients, whilst being a positive role model to other companies. We inspire by leading the way. 

  • Circus Starr.
  • me & dee charity.
  • British Heart Foundation.
  • Acorns Children's Hospice.
  • Edward's Trust.
  • Guide Dogs for the Blind.
  • St Giles Hospice.
  • Sifa Fireside.
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  • Horatio's Garden.

The future generations

We are passionate about investing in the future of our communities. That's why we partner with local schools to help prepare students for the world of work through interactive workshops and career guidance. By equipping young people with the skills and knowledge they need, we not only support their personal growth but also foster a future generation that values sustainability and community well-being.

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Get in Touch With Us Today

If you want to find out more about our Environmental, Social and Governance policies, or to learn more about the Dains business and the solutions we provide, please feel free to contact us today.