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Corporate social responsibility

Improving and supporting the future matters to us.

We care about how we run our business, the impact we have on the people that work for and with us, but also the difference we can make in our community.

The future matters to us.

We employ ethical labour practices, actively seek ways to reduce our carbon footprint and look for opportunities to give back through our charity partners.

We want to be a responsible business that meets the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. Our company’s social responsibility is comprised of two parts: compliance and proactiveness.

Compliance refers to our company’s commitment to legality and willingness to observe community values.

Proactiveness is every initiative to promote human rights, help communities and protect our natural environment.

 

  • GreenTheUK partnership

    At dbfb, our vision is to be recognised as the best service led communications provider, where great people aspire to work and sustainability matters to us all; and our partnership with GreenTheUK aligns with our commitment to creating a greener, sustainable future.

    We’re excited to share the news that dbfb has recently formed a partnership with GreenTheUK, a renowned environmental organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and preserving our planet's precious resources.

    As part of this collaboration, we’ve committed to planting 800 trees by the end of 2023, contributing to the growth of local woodlands and providing numerous benefits for our communities. In addition, we’re also encouraging our customers to get involved with an exciting initiative: for every Google review we receive, we will plant 5 trees.

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    GreenTheUK partnership

  • Protecting people

    We will ensure that we don’t risk the health and safety of our employees and the community; we will avoid harming the lives of local people and support diversity and inclusion.

    Protecting people

  • Supporting the community

    We support a number of community investment and educational programs in and around Northamptonshire. 

    We provide support to non-profit organisations or movements to promote cultural and economic development of the local communities. 

    Our current partnerships include:

    • The Derngate Business Club Sponsor
    • Northampton Chamber of Commerce Platinum Sponsor
    • Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce Member
    • Northampton Town FC Academy Main Sponsor
    • Northampton Town FC Ladies Team Main Sponsor
    • Northampton County Cricket Club Pathway Sponsor
    Supporting the community

  • Digital Future First

    Digital Future First is a service providing small business support, part funded by the European Social Fund (ESF), and enables them to grow and improve the skill levels of their employees. 

    Digital Future First (DFF) aims to help the region bounce back following the fallout from COVID-19.

    Our latest blog shares how DFF can help by providing SME businesses with information and access to a range of ESF funded and part-funded programmes, enabling local businesses to develop and grow, whilst also improving the resilience and skills levels of their employees. 

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    Digital Future First

  • Protecting the environment

    We recognise the need to protect the natural environment. Keeping our environment clean and unpolluted is a benefit to all.

    We always follow best practice when disposing of rubbish and using chemical substances. We recycle our waste wherever possible, car share and have invested in remote working and video conferencing capabilities to reduce our carbon footprint. Apart from any legal obligations, we will proactively protect the environment wherever possible.

    Our initiatives include recycling; conserving energy and using eco-friendly technologies, such as video conferencing and training to reduce travel.

    Read more about our plan to reduce our carbon emissions to net zero by 2025 in our Carbon Reduction Plan.

    Protecting the environment

  • Human rights

    We are dedicated to protecting human rights. As a committed equal opportunity employer, we abide by all fair labour practices.

    We ensure that our activities do not directly or indirectly violate human rights in any country (e.g. forced labour).

    Human rights

  • Donations and aid

    Our company makes monetary donations to charities and good causes.

    These donations aim to advance the arts, education & community events, and alleviate those in need.

    Donations and aid

  • Tech recycling

    We recognise of the global issue of electronic waste. That’s why we’ve taken steps to actively dispose of all end of life IT equipment safely and ethically, both internally and as a service to our customers.

    Partnering with Pure Planet Recycling: www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk, we ensure the disposal of redundant hardware is a secure, safe and eco-friendly. Pure Planet Recycling’s advanced technology breaks down the waste equipment into small fragments and creates a range of reusable materials, such as copper, aluminium and various plastics that are widely recycled. Their plant is 100% powered by renewable green energy and 96% of IT equipment is recycled back into our industry.

    Tech recycling

  • Pro-Active Learning Solutions

    We believe in supporting local communities, which is why we have sponsored Pro-Active Learning Solutions which teach current topics that are not covered under general curricular in schools. 

    dbfb have sponsored Pro-Active Learning Solutions media packs for schools. Pro-Active Learning Solutions provide education media packs which cover a range of issues that do not fall under general curricular in schools. They address issues which range from online safety for children, to green cross code.

    This helps communities to teach both children and adults about relevant and current topics which may bring danger to children and how to combat issues.

     

    Pro-Active Learning Solutions

  • COVID 19 response

    In times of economic uncertainty, we’ve extended our corporate social responsibility efforts further to support our customers wherever possible.

    We understand the challenges faced by business in these uncertain times. We care about helping, and offering support, where we can. By offering early termination of unwanted services due to furlough and redundancies, at no extra cost; up to 50% discounts on online rentals; and free remote working apps, including set up and training - we're committed to offering support in as many ways as possible.

    COVID 19 response

  • Pink Wednesdays

    We believe in giving back to the community and supporting important causes that are close to all our hearts and that make a difference!

    'Pink Wednesday' has been around a little while at dbfb, but with a growing team all fully behind the idea, we wanted to make 'Pink Wednesdays' not only a bit of fun for the team each week, but a way for us to make a difference.

    The brain child of one of our 'Delighters', Shannon Parris, Pink Wednesdays is now our official internal company fundraiser! Ensuring the idea stays true to its roots, this team inspired initiative provided each team with charity nomination - resulting in 12 different charities now being supported by the dbfb team.

    By making donations (monthly or weekly), plus wearing pink (we're not fussy - clothes, hair or nails, as long as its pink, it goes!) we're aiming to raise up to £500 each month for these fantastic charities, as we know any support is vital in the challenging times.

    We're also keen to share the love and get customers and partners involved. So follow us on social to find out how you can get involved #PinkWednesday

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    Pink Wednesdays

Since partnering with dbfb, we have found their support for all our IT and phone systems to be exceptional and reliable! We have no hesitation in recommending them to any business looking for a good reliable support partner.

Caroline Lucy, Commercial Director
Northampton Town FC