We work with a dedicated charging partner to help customers develop a charging strategy and find the right balance of workplace, home, and on-the-go charging.

Our digital salary sacrifice and private lease products help customers work towards greener mobility by making low and zero-emission vehicles more accessible for all their employees, including those who may not have been previously eligible for a company car.

We offer flexible solutions, including vehicle sharing and rental, to provide customers with alternative ways to reduce their emissions and introduce low and zero-emission cars and LCVs to their fleet and drivers.

We leverage our expertise to offer customers ongoing support on their road to zero with policy, journey, and vehicle choice reviews, eco-driver training courses, and EV guides and enewsletters for drivers and fleet managers.

Our extensive network of manufacturers allows us to provide a wide range of multi-make hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric cars and vans, so our customers have freedom to choose vehicles best suited to their fleet and sustainability goals.

We have a site-wide recycling and reduction programme with a zero waste-to-landfill policy. 95% of the material collected is recycled and the remaining 5% is incinerated at an environmentally approved facility with the energy produced being used to power local homes.

The zero-plastic all-purpose cleaning product we use in our office is environmentally friendly, chemical-free, and made from re-engineered water. The product is stored in an on-site tank, helping us to reduce our carbon footprint and eliminating the need for carboard packaging and single-use plastic bottles.

From bamboo key rings to fleeces and rucksacks made from 100% recycled material, sustainability is a key factor when deciding how we bring our brand to life. We work hard to ensure we do not over-order merchandise and that any items we can no longer use are rehomed rather than disposed of. Any leftover ‘old brand’ Alphabet merchandise was donated to local charity Step by Step which provides accommodation, personal development opportunities and specialist support services to empower young people and prevent homelessness.

A food waste recycling scheme operates in our employee restaurants and we are continuously exploring new ways to limit food wastage and encourage employees to eat more sustainably.

Sensor taps have been installed to reduce water wastage and we have replaced all paper hand towels with 100% recycled paper towels.

We have adopted a digital-first approach to decrease the amount of in-office printing and only stock our printers and copiers with 100% recycled paper.

Our strategic commitment to sustainability is included in our Brand Guidelines and clearly communicated throughout our organisation. Employees are encouraged to play their part in embedding a culture of sustainability by integrating it into daily decisions and supporting with regular reporting on sustainability targets.

Over 25 members of our finance team completed the ACCA Certificate in Sustainability for Finance (CertSF) to provide them with skills and knowledge to enable them to confidently lead on sustainability issues and implement best practice.

Alphabet International established the role of Chief ESG Officer as a member of the Alphabet International Board in 2024. As of Q1 2025, we have also appointed a local ESG Officer for the UK and Ireland with aligned governance, oversight and strategic responsibility at a local level.

We have formed an ESG Working Group for Alphabet and BMW Financial Services’ UK businesses, facilitating effective management and alignment of ESG initiatives across BMW Group UK. 

We are working with our external suppliers to increase sustainability in our supply chain. We have dedicated procurement and supplier management functions with well-established procedures in place for performance and quality management. This includes a competitive tendering process which evaluates suppliers’ sustainability credentials.

We operate a sustainability policy (as detailed on this page), outlining and promoting behaviours that generate value for all stakeholders and facilitate the development of sustainable corporate mobility. The policy guides the actions of our organisation and employees.

We dedicate time and resource to try to ensure our recruitment and employment practices are free from bias. Our recruitment process is reviewed by an external body and any opportunities for improvement are addressed.

All employees are required to complete Diversity and Equality training and familiarise themselves with our Diversity and Inclusion policy on an annual basis. Each department tracks and reports completion.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and are currently working towards Disability Confident Leader status.

We have been recognised as a Top Employer 12 years in a row. The programme certifies excellence in people practices and our approach to diversity and inclusion, sustainability, ethics, and integrity is evaluated as part of the process.

We have been awarded Silver standard in the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (enei) Talent Inclusion Diversity Evaluation.

We partner with disability charity, Leonard Cheshire, providing placements for recent graduates to help break down the barriers experienced by people living with disability in the workplace.

We believe that sustainable transformation is not a solo endeavour but rather a collective journey. 

Our UK Sustainability Champions regularly meet with employees from other BMW Group UK companies to share ideas and discuss how we can continue to reduce our carbon footprint and introduce more sustainable practices.

In addition, we regularly meet with colleagues across Alphabet’s European companies as part of our international Sustainability Community to share insights and best practice examples.

Environmental responsibility is a key focus for internal communications. We issue regular e-newsletters covering sustainability initiatives and are always exploring new and engaging ways to raise awareness and understanding amongst our employees.

Our dedicated ESG Intranet page houses information on our approach to sustainability, as well as progress updates on environmental initiatives and a section where employees can make their own sustainability pledges.

We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and comply with the FCA’s Senior Managers and Certification Regime. Employees are trained on the FCA’s Conduct Rules and ‘Certified Individuals’, Senior Management, and Board members undertake additional training.

We use a ‘compliance by design’ approach when developing new products and we conduct regular reviews to ensure our products continue to perform effectively.

We empower our employees to establish compliant operations with measures in place to help ensure actions are responsible and in accordance with legislation, regulations, and codes of practice.

We have a robust risk framework in place to make sure we’re protecting both our business and our customers from external factors as much as possible.

Our policies are reviewed on a regular basis and we run an extensive ongoing mandatory training programme. Modules include compliance, Specialist Automotive Finance, and anti-money laundering.

Our finance team conducts regular reviews of accounting guidance and regulation, drawing on experts for the latest guidance and our compliance team performs monthly horizon scanning, incorporating upcoming regulatory changes into our practices.

We actively engage with regulators both at an industry level through trade associations, such as the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), and at an operational level.

We urge employees to report any compliance concerns either through normal business channels or anonymously using the SpeakUp Line.