Commitment to Sustainability

At Noice, we recognise the responsibility we have as a digital agency to minimise our environmental footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. Our goal is to embed sustainability principles across our operations, projects, and partnerships, ensuring that our work supports both our clients’ objectives and the broader community.

We are committed to:

• Reducing energy consumption and emissions across our business.
  
• Embedding sustainable practices into the lifecycle of digital solutions.
  
• Partnering with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders who share our values.
  
• Continually improving our approach to sustainability through measurement and accountability.
  

Environmental Responsibility

Energy Efficiency

• Our development and hosting environments are designed to use cloud providers with demonstrated commitments to renewable energy and carbon reduction (e.g., AWS sustainability initiatives, Magnolia Cloud eco-efficiency).
  
• We regularly review infrastructure to ensure resources are right-sized, avoiding unnecessary consumption.
  

Sustainable Work Practices

• Remote-first work model reduces commuting emissions.
  
• Digital-only documentation to limit printing and paper use.
  
• Office spaces (including our coworking operations) are equipped with energy-efficient lighting and recycling facilities.
  

Responsible Procurement

• Preference for suppliers and partners with strong sustainability credentials.
  
• Reduction of physical equipment purchases through reuse and repair policies.
  

Social Responsibility

• Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce.
  
• Encouraging flexible work arrangements that improve employee wellbeing.
  
• Supporting local communities through training, knowledge-sharing, and pro-bono initiatives.
  

Sustainable Digital Delivery

We integrate sustainability into how we design and deliver solutions:

• Code efficiency: Optimising code and data structures to reduce processing overhead.
  
• Green hosting practices: Recommending and deploying solutions that leverage renewable-powered data centres.
  
• Long-life platforms: Building modular, maintainable systems that reduce the need for costly and resource-intensive rebuilds.
  
• Accessibility & inclusivity: Ensuring solutions are usable for all audiences, reducing digital waste and rework.
  

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Sustainability goals are reviewed annually and incorporated into company OKRs.
  
• Project governance includes consideration of environmental and social impact alongside cost, security, and performance.
  
• Regular reporting on energy efficiency and sustainability performance is provided where required.
  

Alignment with Standards

Noice aligns its sustainability commitments with recognised frameworks:

• United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management principles.
  

Accountability

This policy is reviewed annually by the Noice leadership team. Updates are communicated to staff, partners, and clients to ensure transparency and ongoing alignment with best practice.