» 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 August 2025 Blog Circular Business Models: What They Are and Why They Matter Lucy Picken August 2025 Blog Circular Business Models: What They Are and Why They Matter Unlike the traditional linear model of ‘take, make and dispose’, a circular economy means we keep our products and materials in use for as long as possible. With this approach, we maximise the value of what we already have through better design and manufacturing and maintaining, reusing, refurbishing, or recycling our items. Read more about […] Keagan Allin July 2025 CO₂ Performance Ladder How the CO₂ Performance Ladder Complements Leading Building Sustainability Standards Sarah Chatfield July 2025 CO₂ Performance Ladder How the CO₂ Performance Ladder Complements Leading Building Sustainability Standards Reducing carbon emissions in the built environment is a priority for both policymakers and industry. As sustainability standards like BREEAM, LEED, and Level(s) help improve the environmental performance of buildings, the CO₂ Performance Ladder plays a unique and complementary role: focusing not just on buildings, but on the organisations and supply chains behind them. Understanding […] Keagan Allin July 2025 Blog How Heatwaves Affect Your Business – and What to Do About It Ross Primmer July 2025 Blog How Heatwaves Affect Your Business – and What to Do About It What is a Heatwave? A popular flavour of crisps….? a good day to go to the beach….? a hosepipe ban…? Heatwave is a word that we often hear but have you ever stopped to think about what the term means, and why we seem to be using it more often? In the UK, the Met […] Keagan Allin