15 Travel We consider the effect of our travel decisions on the environment. Our travel policy makes sure there are robust management processes in place to challenge the need to travel and that the most appropriate methods are used. We also work with our travel providers to monitor and manage our greenhouse gas emissions, seek ways to reduce the need for travel and find the most effective routes which have lower emissions. Biodiversity Over the past few years, we’ve taken up a number of initiatives to encourage biodiversity and create a positive impact on our environment. We have our own Aegon Future Forest, nurtured on our behalf by Trees for Life, where we’ve planted over 4,000 trees – helping re-wild the Scottish Highlands, to encourage biodiversity. At our Edinburgh office, we have four beehives which play an important role in helping to boost the declining honeybee population and pollinating plants. Our bees are thriving and our colony grew from 5,000 to 30,000 bees – creating a total of 48 pounds of honey during spring and summer 2020. We’re also doing our bit for insects too, with our wildflower meadow and wild corners at Edinburgh, and our insect hotels in our Edinburgh and Witham offices. These spaces create a habitat for all sorts of insects and fungi, as well as offering shelter for small animals.
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