Posts by Matthew Swift
5 Years of Planet Mark Certification
We are excited to announce that we have achieved the Planet Mark certification for the fifth year in a row. This milestone underscores our unwavering commitment to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint. Our journey began with a clear vision: to integrate sustainability into very the core of our business. Over the past five years,…
Read MoreJohn Gutierrez, Winner Of The Andy Bennett Mentor Award
We are thrilled to announce the recipient of the inaugural Andy Bennett Mentor Award: John Gutierrez, Store Services Manager at Harvey Nichols. John’s exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication to his team, and commitment to service excellence embody the values that define the Andy Bennett Mentor Award. We were inundated with heartfelt testimonials from John’s team members,…
Read MoreBranching Out With Ecologi
We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news with you all! Earlier this year, we planted another 5,000 trees in collaboration with Ecologi. This latest effort brings our total to a whopping 21,001 trees planted worldwide! For us, tree planting isn’t about the numbers – it’s a commitment, a promise to do better for our planet…
Read MorePowered by 100% Renewable Energy
Our new website is “cleaner than 89% of all web pages globally“, according to websitecarbon.com. While many businesses focus on reducing their carbon footprints in tangible ways, the environmental impact of a website is often overlooked. Recognising this, we prioritised minimising our footprint during the redesign process. With the guidance of green hosting experts Erjjio,…
Read MoreCommunity Impact 2023
2023 was an incredible year of giving for us at City & Essex. We saw more of our team volunteer their time for the causes they are passionate about, with over 90 hours spent helping: In addition, we supported a wide range of charities throughout the year that continue to do incredible work in our local area…
Read MoreBoosting Team Well-Being
Thanks to our partnership with the Mental Health Charter, we are excited to announce some new well-being tools available to all our teams. The Employee Assistance ProgrammeWe have a 24-hour helpline that provides caring and confidential support to our colleagues and their immediate families, helping them through any of life’s challenges. This covers: The Well-Being…
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