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Our Sustainability Policy

1. Purpose

Founding Futures CIC recognises that sustainability is essential to long-term wellbeing for individuals, organisations, communities, and the environment. This policy outlines our commitment to operating in a way that is environmentally responsible, socially sustainable, and economically viable.

2. Our Sustainability Commitment

We are committed to embedding sustainability into how we work, how we deliver services, and how we grow as an organisation. Our approach balances social mission with responsible use of resources and long-term organisational resilience.

3. Environmental Responsibility

We commit to:

  • Minimising environmental impact wherever possible.

  • Prioritising digital delivery and paperless systems.

  • Reducing travel through online and hybrid delivery models.

  • Making environmentally responsible choices in procurement and suppliers.

  • Encouraging sustainable practices across our operations.

4. Sustainable Ways of Working

We promote sustainability by:

  • Supporting healthy workloads, boundaries, and time management.

  • Encouraging wellbeing-led performance rather than burnout-driven cultures.

  • Embedding sustainable leadership principles within programmes.

  • Modelling sustainable working practices internally.

5. Economic Sustainability

Founding Futures CIC is committed to:

  • Operating with financial responsibility and transparency.

  • Reinvesting surplus income into community benefit in line with our CIC purpose.

  • Balancing commercial activity with social mission.

  • Building long-term, values-aligned partnerships.

6. Monitoring and Review

We will:

  • Review this policy annually or as required.

  • Monitor sustainability practices proportionate to our size and activity.

  • Adapt our approach as the organisation grows and delivery evolves.

7. Responsibility

Responsibility for this policy sits with the Directors of Founding Futures CIC. All associates, partners, and contractors are expected to support and align with this policy.

Approved by: Founding Futures CIC Board
Approved: Jan 2026 v2
Review cycle: Annual