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Luc Powell, digital marketing team member at PURE PLANET reflects on winning a Bath Life Award You won! Congratulations! Talk us through the build up / the nerves/your reaction to winning… We were absolutely thrilled to win in the Environmental category as everything we do at Pure Planet is driven by our commitment to sustainability. The environment is important to us, which is why we’re determined to get Britain to netzero carbon. Where’s your Award now? The award is recognition of a whole team effort involving more than 120 staff so it is displayed proudly in our office on Lower Bristol Road, Bath. What prompted you to enter the Awards? The Bath Life Awards are not only prestigious, but also specific to Bath, our home city, and being involved in these awards gives us the opportunity to represent the renewable energy sector while surrounded by our fellow local businesses. We are very focused on the Bath community and tackling problems like air pollution through zero-carbon commuting.
Bryn Jones – one thrilled CTO celebrating Pure Planet’s win
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What does Pure Planet do? Pure Planet was born in 2016, founded by three friends, and we now employ more than 100 people. We’re Britain’s first digital green energy supplier. We are a Which? recommended energy provider 2020, and the first domestic supplier to offer 100 per cent renewable electricity and 100 per cent carbon offset gas. What do you think it is about your business that helped you secure your Bath Life Award? Our values cover three key concepts: sustainable, smart and shared. These echo through everything we do. We encourage our team to get smart about sustainability, and we support
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them in doing this by providing the resources needed, such as books on sustainability. Our ‘shared’ values mean we aim to make renewables accessible to everyone, and we believe we’re the first private UK company to carbon offset our teams’ commute to work at no cost to our team. What does winning the Award mean to Pure Planet? It’s wonderful recognition of our commitment to sustainability, and of our innovative approach to making renewables available to all. To receive an award from Bath Life is particularly rewarding – it’s special to be celebrated amongst our peers who also call Bath home. How does being based in Bath benefit the work you do? Being based here allows us to access the wealth of talent and innovation that the South West has to offer. We’re also surrounded by miles of natural beauty, and there’s really nothing better than that to remind us why protecting the planet is, and always has been, so important. Tell us about any local collaborations We recently featured in Bath Unlimited, a new campaign that showcases all of the talent, innovation and potential offered by individuals and businesses in Bath. The website launched on 1 October and showcases a range of companies from different sectors. We also work with Rocketmakers on
our app and web development, and SearchStar on our analytics. Our team regularly make contributions to Julian House, and when the full team is in the office there’s a weekly lunch together. What’s your philosophy? We believe in making renewables cheaper and more accessible for all. What has the impact of the pandemic been on your business? This year has changed everyone’s way of working and the approach to the office. Pure Planet has ensured all staff are equipped and supported to work from home. It’s not just them alone at a laptop. Days are filled with check in calls from the leadership team, informal meetings, and provide the flexibility to cope with others sharing the home too. How are you supporting your team through the pandemic? We have two fully trained Mental Health First Aiders, who team members can go and meet with to discuss any issues. We also have an external Employee Assistance Programme, as well as private healthcare, and a Health Cash Plan that covers things like dentistry and optometry. Overall, we’ve made sure that everyone feels supported and empowered to do their best during this time. For more: Pure Planet,The Square, Cramer House, Lower Bristol Road, BA2 3BH; www.pureplan.net
