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 THOMPSONS CARES ABOUT OUR WORLD

  Thompsons is a proud member of the Travel Corporation Conservation   Foundation . This non-profit organisation has contributed R14 million since   2008 to help underprivileged communities and to support sustainable   tourism worldwide. In addition, Conservation Corporation has helped to   protect 3 million hectares of forest in Brazil and much more (see   www.thetravelcorporation.com/foundation for full details). Thompsons is   also a member of the Wilderness Foundations Green Leaf Environmental   Standard. This internationally recognised initiative promotes responsible   conservation and preservation of the earth’s resources (see   www.greenleafecostandard.net/). Thompsons’ offices support these   practices by recycling waste and conserving water and energy. Working   together we believe we can make a difference.

  If you are keen to join the cause, here are just a few tips to get you   started:

  1. Drive Less – Cars contribute to a high percentage of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions. Why not form a car pool or organize to work from home once a month.  
  2. Turn it off  – When leaving your office for the evening make sure that all the lights are switched off as well as the computers and the air conditioning systems
  3. Insulate your office & body – Look for alternative ways to keep warm in winter without using heating appliances – wear a coat instead of turning up the heat
  4. Open the windows – Air-conditioning is a great contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. In summer rather open a window or use a fan and leave the air-con off
  5. Switch off stand-by – As much as 10% of your office’s emissions can be from appliances such as computers and TV’s. Try to always turn off these appliances at the source
  6. Green your Event – If you are holding a conference, family reunion or Wedding, do your part by buying locally, choosing energy-efficient and environmentally aware venues and offset the remaining emissions
  7. Recycle – This forms a major part of integrated waste management and has a number of benefits
  8. Encourage email communication – Don’t print unless you absolutely have to
  9. Conserve water – Don’t leave taps dripping
  10. Buy - When purchasing high-energy using appliances such as dish-washers or refrigerators make to sure purchase those with the best energy rating
This will enable you to take meaningful action against global warming ensuring that our environment is available for future generations.

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For any other suggestions or comments – please don’t hesitate to contact us on Earthteam@thompsons.co.za.