Sustainability
Sustainability
The basics
Our mission is to protect the world’s cyclists, enabling our customers to spend more time on two wheels. However, no planet, no play.
As a team of people that spend as much time as possible on our bikes in the great outdoors, we are acutely aware of the threats the natural world faces from industry, agriculture and over consumption.
As a team of people that spend as much time as possible on our bikes in the great outdoors, we are acutely aware of the threats the natural world faces from industry, agriculture and over consumption.
Company Responsibility
Bikmo + Sustainability
Our first priority is to ensure our business is not contributing to the global emissions warming our planet, and then to enable our customers and community to reduce their impact through riding more.
As part of being a B Corp certified business we release an annual Impact Report covering what we’ve achieved and what we still have to do. We cover where we hit and where we missed in our annual Impact Report. Take a read of our 2022 report and compare our progress with our reports from 2021 and 2020.
As part of being a B Corp certified business we release an annual Impact Report covering what we’ve achieved and what we still have to do. We cover where we hit and where we missed in our annual Impact Report. Take a read of our 2022 report and compare our progress with our reports from 2021 and 2020.
Impact
Our main impacts
We’ve been measuring and offsetting 100% of our biggest impacts – travel and energy usage – for some time but we know we need to make some bold moves to credibly hit net-zero by 2030. We are making progress and for the first time our 2023 budget includes investment in carbon removal rather than offsetting schemes. Our 2022 emissions will be compensated through carbon capture technology.
In 2023 its time to pick up the pace. We will extend our carbon footprint measurement to meet 100% coverage including home working and energy used to power our tech (AWS’ zero kgCO2e assumption is a little too optimistic for us!). Our Science Based Target initiatives will give the team tangible ways of hitting our near-term goals reaching over 90% reduction per employee by 2030.
In 2023 its time to pick up the pace. We will extend our carbon footprint measurement to meet 100% coverage including home working and energy used to power our tech (AWS’ zero kgCO2e assumption is a little too optimistic for us!). Our Science Based Target initiatives will give the team tangible ways of hitting our near-term goals reaching over 90% reduction per employee by 2030.
Individual responsibility
What can we support our team with?
Collectively, as a team, we can have a big impact during working hours in how we behave and although as a company we don’t want to impose on the free time of team members, we provide tools and guidance to help individuals make decisions as to the the impact their private lives have on the planet.
Each team member has access to GikiZero, a simple and engaging application that can help estimate your carbon footprint. The best bit is the gamification which suggests changes to your lifestyle and a leaderboard which encourages some healthy competitive action!
We have sustainable options available in our UK pension scheme, operate tax efficient cycle purchases and run training on various aspects of sustainability during All Hands meetings.
Each team member has access to GikiZero, a simple and engaging application that can help estimate your carbon footprint. The best bit is the gamification which suggests changes to your lifestyle and a leaderboard which encourages some healthy competitive action!
We have sustainable options available in our UK pension scheme, operate tax efficient cycle purchases and run training on various aspects of sustainability during All Hands meetings.
Social Responsibility
We recognise and accept the responsibility that we have towards our customers, our employees and the communities we are part of. Good governance and responsible conduct of business are fundamental to the way we work at Bikmo. Here’s some of our policies – feel free to copy and them for your own use.
Sustainability Policy
Sustainability Policy
This policy sets out our commitments, aims and ambitions towards our environmental, social, community, and performance goals.
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Modern Slavery Policy
Modern Slavery Policy
We are committed to ensuring that slavery and human trafficking does not occur within any part of our business or supply chains.
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Equality and Diversity Policy
Equality and Diversity Policy
Bikmo is committed to eliminating discrimination and to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality and diversity in which staff are treated equitably and they can realise their full potential.
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Ethical Code and Conduct
Ethical Code and Conduct
Bikmo encourages the highest professional and ethical standards in financial services in all its employees and looks to all its employees to meet these standards and to maintain the reputation of the company.
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Whistleblowing Policy
Whistleblowing Policy
Bikmo has implemented processes for employees to safely report on any wrongdoing without fear of discrimination or reprisals.
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