Responsible drinking

• Corporate statement
  

  We promote the responsible consumption of Alcohol and adhere to codes of practise and good conduct.

• Membership of the Portman group.
  
  Babco Europe is a code signatory to the Portman Group Code of Practise on naming, packaging and promoting of Alcoholic drinks.
  
  Please see link for Membership details:
  http://www.portman-group.org.uk/?pid=19&level=2
  

Environment

• Corporate statement
  
  

  One of our company objectives for 2008 is to invest in technology and innovation to enhance our efficiency & support in business whilst reducing our carbon footprint. 
  

• Action
  
  1. Be bright about light
  We try and Buy Energy Star-rated light bulbs and fixtures, which use at least two-thirds less energy than regular lighting
  2. Maximize computer efficiency
  turn off your computer - and the power strip it's plugged into - when you leave for the day. Your computer still uses energy when it's still plugged in.
  3. Print smarter
  We try and make it a habit to print on both sides or use the back side of old documents for faxes, scrap paper, or drafts
  4. Go paperless when possible
  We try and make it a habit to think before we print: could this be read or stored online instead?
  4. Ramp up recycling
  We try and Recycle everything we collects. Just about any kind of paper you would encounter in an office, including fax paper, envelopes, and junk mail, can be recycled.
  6. Close the loop
  We try and Buy from a green energy companies. Encourage our suppliers to be Greener ie, encourage them to use Skype / videoconferencing / use recyclable materials for our products.
  7. Watch what (and how) you eat
  Bring your own mug and dishware for those meals you eat at the office
  8. Rethink your travel
  Use videoconferencing and other technological solutions that can reduce the amount of employee travel.
  9. Reconsider your commute
  We try and make it a habit to carpool, bike, or take transit to work, and/or telecommute when possible
  10. Create a healthy office environment
  We try to use non-toxic cleaning products. We try and brighten up your cubicle with plants, which absorb indoor pollution.
  
  
• Repak
  
  Since 2005, Babco have assumed responsibility for assisting Repack waste management in recycling all of our packaging waste that comes into the Irish Market.
  
  Click here to see our Repak certifcate
  
  
  
• Carbon offset
  
  Babco is a member of the Carbonfund. Org in an effort to reduce carbon dioxide against global warning. In July 2007 BABCO Europe offset 70 tons of Carbon Dioxide emissions through the use of energy, ie company air travel, employees commuting to and from work, electricity and gas.
  
  http://www.carbonfund.org/site/pages/businesses/
  Click here to see our Carbon Fund certificate
  

Charity Initiatives

• Corporate statement
  
  Babco actively support a wide range of charities and events, locally, nationally and internationally and encourage colleagues to raise much needed money by matching pound for pound what they themselves raise.
  
  
• Cross Action (Cancer)
  
  CROSS Rugby Ball Wednesday, September 05, 2007
  
  The inaugural CROSS Cancer Action Rugby Ball took place recently in the Four Seasons Hotel in Dublin. Raising funds for CROSS (Cancer Research of the Oesophagus and Stomach), a charity led by Professor John Reynolds of Trinity College and St James Hospital, the Rugby Ball saw over 380 people out en force to support the rugby themed event.
  
  On arrival, guests enjoyed Mickey Finns Appletinis before making their way into the rugby themed room. Elvery Sports created suitably themed centre pieces with the green, gold and white of Ireland in a mix of rugby balls while Risteard Cooper from Apres Match entertained the crowd with his litany of impressions.
  
  After enjoying a menu of treats specially designed by the team at the Four Seasons, David Agar took to the stage to oversee the auction. In keeping with the theme, the lots under the gavel proved popular as many were ‘must-have’ items for any rugby fanatic. From private training with Irish coach Eddie O’Sullivan to signed and framed Irish and Munster jerseys, all inclusive trips to the Ireland v France game at the 2007 Rugby World Cup to a St Michael’s SCT winners jersey, as well as a host of other items, the auction was a fiercely fought out by the many rugby fans at the event and raised over €150,000 for the worthwhile charity.After the auction, guests hit the dance floor led by The VIPs and the partying went on until the wee hours. Among the guests attending included designer Helen Cody, Paul Shearan, RHA Artist Laura Cronin, ex Irish rugby player Paul Wallace, Conor and Marie Headon, Ronan and Michelle Murphy, Sonny and Sheila Knowles, Barry Connolly from Richmond Marketing, Mark Wilson from Babco, Michael O’Boyle from Absolute Rugby, Kate Gleeson from Diffusion Boutique and Nikki Creedon from Havana Boutique.