West of England accountancy firm Bishop Fleming, which has an office in Bath, has successfully reduced its annual paper consumption by more than a third, saving the equivalent of 87 trees.
Since introducing an environmental management system five years ago to measure three main key performance indicators – electricity and gas usage, mileage, and paper ordered – the firm’s overall environmental performance is now much greener. 
This achievement comes despite the firm’s growth of more than 5% in 2015.
Alongside the reduction in paper usage – attributed in part to the firm’s continued investment in IT – its electricity and gas usage and mileage are also lower.
Electricity and gas use was down 4.6% per employee and mileage – measured by per £000 income – was 14.5% lower
Director Ewan McClymont, pictured, said: “Environmental credentials are becoming increasingly important in business and our ability to measure these metrics is a strong differential in a competitive market.
“We are delighted that our environmental credentials continue to move in a positive direction.
“The fact that Bishop Fleming’s environmental performance has improved in each measured area as the firm has grown, demonstrates our commitment to the firm’s environmental responsibilities and this is something we are extremely proud of.”
The firm, which was recently ranked 49th in The Sunday Times’ 100 Best Companies to Work For report, also has offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay, Truro, and Worcester.
