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We place sustainable business practice high on our agenda and are proactive in seeking out solutions that deliver a positive net impact on the environment.

Safestore and our environment

Policy statement

We place sustainable business practice high on our agenda and are proactive in seeking out solutions that deliver a positive net impact on the environment.

When carrying out our business activities Safestore endeavours to:

— be sensitive in the use of scarce resources, minimising waste production and
    promoting re-use and recycling where possible;

— communicate our commitment to the environment throughout our business;

— continue to deploy cardboard waste disposal across our estate;

— use our communications platform to promote conservation activities to
    our main stakeholders;

— ensure the safe handling and disposal of products;

— support ethical purchasing by minimising the environmental impact of the
    products we buy and sell;

— consider eco-design solutions when building new stores and as a minimum
    always build to BREEAM standard; and

— actively seek out green energy solutions.

Highlights

— During the year we have extended the usage of greentricity which is now
    deployed across our entire estate.

— We have continued with our innovative "Box for Life" scheme and maintained
    a box range comprised of recycled material, supported by cardboard recycling
    services as standard, resulting in a "closed loop" channel. Savings deployed
    of approximately 24 million litres of water together with the prevention of nearly
    3,000 mature trees from being felled have directly benefited our global
    environment.

— We have continued to support Trees for Cities with a charitable donation from
    every saver kit sold. In addition our staff have engaged with a number of tree
    planting events, creating a more sustainable environment in the communities
    where we operate.

— The year saw us extend our eco-bubble in a bio-degradable bag range
    providing an easily accessible environmentally friendly range to a broader
    consumer group.