Framework sees global warming and climate change as a serious organisational issue. We are reducing our own environmental footprint, and encouraging everyone else to do the same.

Environmental practices are not viewed as just add-ons, but rather issues that need to be integrated

into all parts of the organisation. Sustainability therefore is part of Framework’s Core Values.

Framework is a member of The Sustainable Business Network and we have received

Judges Commendation for Trailblazer Not for Profit Awards in 2007 and 2009,. In fact,

Framework won the Not for Profit Award in the Northern Region Sustainable Business

Network Awards and was a finalist in the Sustainable Business of the Year Award in

2009, and won the National Not for Profit award in 2011 in recognition of its sustainability policies and performance.

Framework Promotes the following Activities:

Turning off electronic devices when not in use and switching off at the wall

Using eco cleaning products - Eco dishwashing products, hand soap, eco all surface cleaners Recycling and purchasing recycled products - recycled copy paper, hand towels, toners

Purchasing ethically Fair Trade, buying local, no $2.00 shop purchases

Recycling all paper waste - using cardboard cages

Choosing energy efficient appliances when making new purchases - the higher the number of stars the more energy efficient

Avoiding heavily packaged products

Starting a carpool with co-workers

Keeping cars tuned up and tyres inflated -  inflated tyres use less petrol. When it is time for a new car, choose a more fuel efficient vehicle.