Sustainability
I’m committed to working in a way that is ethically responsible, sustainable and mindful of the environment and world around us.
I believe this commitment, along with my strong track record of working on projects which are motivated by positive change, makes me a credible choice for purpose driven organisations.
Overview
I’m an independent illustrator & designer, working as a sole trader, on positive projects which actively benefit people and planet.
I aim to operate in a way that is responsible and respectful, and with minimum environmental impact.
I work from a small studio in my home, mainly digitally. I don’t make physical products and not much of my work is printed.
My environmental impacts
Power - Electrical Usage
100% Renewable
Materials & Consumables
Website & Email
Green website & email hosting
Transportation
Waste & Recycling
Equipment and materials are re-used or recycled as much as possible, to minimise waste
Online Subscriptions & Storage
Prioritisation of environmentally conscious options
My commitments and considerations towards working in a more sustainable way
- To prioritise working with socially driven people and organisations who are focused on doing something positive for the benefit of individuals, communities or the wider world we live in, OR who have an environmental consciousness as a key consideration, integral to what they do.
- To be mindful of the materials and processes I use, and to ensure my business operates in an environmentally-conscious way. Waste is kept to a minimum and unavoidable waste is recycled where possible.
- To source and use environmentally-friendly and sustainable products and materials where possible.
- To search out local and/or ethical suppliers for any necessary materials or office supplies.
- Where the output of projects is to be printed or materialised in any other form, to consider and prioritise environmentally-friendly options and suppliers, advising clients accordingly.
- To keep a check on my digital footprint and look at ways I can improve this. I have made a conscious shift of my website for it to be more eco-friendly, with green hosting for website and email. I also carry out periodic purges of unnecessary emails & photos etc.
- To keep a check on all practices and processes to maintain and improve my environmental impact where possible. This includes an annual business/impact review, the first of which can be seen here
- I pledge that 2% of my income, generated through the projects I work on will be donated to charities/organisations which benefit people or planet. These will be selected as feels appropriate, and ideally reflecting the sorts of projects I’m working on at the time.
- To be helpful generally, and willing to share advice and experience-based knowledge with students and early career illustrators. Currently this tends to be in the form of responding to emails I receive from individuals, as well as this FAQ page
For more detail about the various sections I included in my first annual review, as illustrated above – Read the full article here
Are you passionate about making something better, for people or planet?
If so, we could be a great fit for working together!
I’m interested to support and share in your journey, through creating illustrations which will help bring your ideas to life, connect with your audience, and communicate your vision.