» Resources » Action Sustainability recognised for commitment to workplace excellence with Best Companies accolade Blog Action Sustainability recognised for commitment to workplace excellence with Best Companies accolade Action Sustainability has been recognised for its approach to workplace engagement with a sought-after industry standard. We have been certified by Best Companies and recognised for our commitment to employees, with a ‘One to Watch’ status, which represents ‘good’ levels of engagement. Achieving a Ones to Watch status takes a BCI score of at least 600 – we are happy to have achieved well above this score, with a 96% employee completion rate. Ian Heptonstall, Director and Co-Owner of Action Sustainability, said: “I am extremely proud that our employee engagement strategy has been recognised with a One to Watch Best Companies accreditation. I hope our recognition speaks volumes not just for what a great place to work Action Sustainability is, but also for what an inspiring sector Sustainability is. But we recognise that this is a work in progress, and we will continue our efforts to be an even better employer.” Shaun McCarthy OBE, Director and Co-Owner of Action Sustainability, said: “Ian and I are committed to ensuring our company is the best it can be, including empowering our team to share their ideas and feedback, so that meaningful change is made.” Jonathan Austin, Founder and CEO of Best Companies, said: “Congratulations to Action Sustainability on this significant achievement of a ‘One to Watch’ status. This award recognises that they understand the importance of workplace engagement and genuinely value their people.” Best Companies has over 20 years’ experience in helping organisations measure and improve employee engagement using a robust methodology, with their accreditation standard certifying excellence in the workplace since 2006. By Billy Wilkinson Oct 28, 2021 Share: Related Articles June 2025 Blog The Hidden Roadblocks to Sustainable Labs and How to Overcome Them Mellita D'Silva June 2025 Blog The Hidden Roadblocks to Sustainable Labs and How to Overcome Them If I was given £1 for every time I heard the word autoclaves when engaging with the Higher Education sector to support them on sustainable procurement, I would be a millionaire by now. When we think about sustainable laboratories functioning and their efficiency, water use and its ethical disposal play an important part. And this […] Keagan Allin June 2025 Blog Comparing ISO 20400:2017 with the CO₂ Performance Ladder Sarah Chatfield June 2025 Blog Comparing ISO 20400:2017 with the CO₂ Performance Ladder ISO 20400:2017 and the CO₂ Performance Ladder (the Ladder) are two influential frameworks for embedding sustainability in procurement. While one provides strategic guidance, the other serves as both a procurement instrument and a certifiable CO₂ management system, making them highly complementary. This article explores how these frameworks intersect and how organisations can benefit from applying […] Keagan Allin June 2025 Blog Procurement at the Crossroads: Risk, Resilience, and Sustainability in Practice Vaishali Baid June 2025 Blog Procurement at the Crossroads: Risk, Resilience, and Sustainability in Practice When stepping into the world of procurement, it’s easy to believe that success hinges primarily on cost savings and timely delivery. But today, the landscape has changed -dramatically. In a fast-moving global market, growing investor pressure, geopolitical disruptions, and unpredictable supply chains have fundamentally reshaped how procurement operates. Through work with a range of clients, […] Keagan Allin