» 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 July 2025 CO₂ Performance Ladder Comparing EcoVadis with the CO₂ Performance Ladder Sarah Chatfield July 2025 CO₂ Performance Ladder Comparing EcoVadis with the CO₂ Performance Ladder The EcoVadis rating system and the CO₂ Performance Ladder (the Ladder) are two powerful tools that support organisations in improving sustainability performance. While they share some common goals, they take different approaches. Understanding how they complement each other can help companies strengthen both internal strategy and supply chain engagement. Understanding the tools EcoVadis provides sustainability […] Keagan Allin July 2025 Blog Modern Slavery in Supply Chains: CCLA’s Latest Data Anna Cantwell July 2025 Blog Modern Slavery in Supply Chains: CCLA’s Latest Data Back in 2019, CCLA formed the “Find it, Fix it, Prevent it” investor initiative. In 2023, they launched the CCLA Modern Slavery UK Benchmark, and last year they published the 2024 edition. This year they have published the CCLA Modern Slavery Global Benchmark pilot, which builds on the UK benchmark by applying its approach, assessing […] Keagan Allin July 2025 Company News Action Sustainability Becomes Business Champion of Construct Zero Action Sustainability Staff July 2025 Company News Action Sustainability Becomes Business Champion of Construct Zero Action Sustainability is thrilled to announce that the Supply Chain Sustainability School (UK) – which we lead and deliver – has officially joined the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Construct Zero programme as a Business Champion. This recognition reflects our continued commitment to driving sustainability and decarbonisation across the construction sector through the School’s collaborative learning […] Keagan Allin