Looking after our people and the planet
Our people
At Get Set Hire we believe in investing in our people. A company is nothing without its employees and we’ve assembled an impressive bunch who really care about getting your job done.
We’re proud to be a real Living Wage employer. We pay above the real living wage to ensure everyone earns a wage that actually meets the cost of living, rather than the minimum wage which doesn’t, especially in London.
We also offer a range of benefits to support our team from additional leave, private healthcare, an extended sickness benefit and a company performance bonus scheme. We actively encourage every team member to progress their career with personal development training and support.
The planet
We’re committed to sustainable development (meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs) as a guiding principle.
Because looking after the environment is an integral part of this commitment, our aim is to reduce the environmental impact of our operations. We use 100% renewable electricity and we’re committed to working towards making carbon neutral a reality. Since 2019, the carbon emissions of the entire company’s operations have been offset. But that’s just the beginning. For more details check out our Sustainability Policy.
We are creating a positive impact through...
Delivering on low-carbon fuel
In May 2022 we started decarbonising our fleet. All our owned fleet now use HVO fuel made from certified waste material which emits up to 90% less CO2 compared to diesel. HVO fuel also has lower levels of particulates and other pollutants. We do not see HVO as a long-term solution, it is however an efficient and easy swap that has an immediate positive impact on our yearly carbon emissions. In 2022 we added our first electric van to the fleet, which also has a positive impact on our emissions.
Providing low-carbon power alternatives
We have a couple of great battery options, that work well to reduce or completely remove the need for a fuel-powered generator. We’re excited to be able to offer the Instagrid ONE max and Orb battery power solutions for hire. It’s not an exaggeration to say decentralising power by using batteries is a game-changer and makes low-carbon shoots and events an easily attainable reality.
The Instagrid ONE max
The Instagrid ONE max brings clean, decentralised power to your shoot. The 2.1 kWh battery pack delivers silent, off-grid electricity in a small and portable unit. Weighing in at just 20kg it provides easily accessible power whatever and wherever the location. It is easy to use, completely silent, has an 18kW peak, 3.6kW pure sine wave and is water & dust-resistant. It has a 2.1kWh capacity, with 3.6kW power output, takes 2.5 hours to charge from a normal wall socket (or even from another generator). It has both a 13-amp and 16-amp socket, with an output voltage of 230VAC / 50Hz, and a 3600W power rating.
Made from recycled aluminium, this battery power pack saves up to 97% emissions compared to a diesel genny. Plus, the Instagrid ONE max doesn’t have an inverter, it totally silent, with no fumes.
The Instagrid ONE max has been priced with a view to a production decentralising their power sources by using 3 or 4 or more of these packs to power different parts of a shoot, rather than relying on one big genny. You can run your LED lights, your production office, your playback, tea table, each with an Instagrid ONE max (or two), or pair with the Orb 10kWh battery if you need more power.
The Wattman 10kWh Power Bank
With a storage capacity of 10.2 kWh, a 6kW output and a peak output of 12kW these rugged, portable batteries can power your entire production or event.
Fitted with 2 x 16 amp and 1 x 32 amp outputs, there’s no need for miles of cables when you hire the portable Wattman battery power pack. It has large wheels for easily navigating tricky terrain and charges in under 4 hours through a standard 13 amp plug. Suitable for filming in temperatures from-10°C to 45°C. It has an IP rating of 22 and comes with a rain cover for those rainy days on location.
Team with the 2.1kWh Instagrid ONE Max to cover all your power requirements on location without using a generator! Decentralised power is the future of low-carbon filming.
Adgreen Calculator Help Sheet
Look for the Carbon Calculator Info Sheet whenever you request a quote. This helpful document was designed to provide a clear breakdown of the Get Set Hire resources the customer has requested and the relevant materials or measurements, ready for entry into the calculator. This help sheet aims to make filling in the Carbon Calculator quicker by providing the information needed. We hope that providing this information at the quote stage will help our customers use the carbon calculator during pre-production to measure and work to reduce the amount of carbon the shoot will emit.
Food bank donations
We support local food bank charities by donating to The Trussell Trust. They provide emergency food and campaign for change to end the need for food banks in the UK. To make your own donation or find out more visit: trusselltrust.org
Kelp Reforestation with Mossy Earth
Get Set Hire continues its mission to positively impact the planet through its support for the Kelp Reforestation project, by Mossy Earth. The experiment that we helped fund in 2022 yielded great results. View the video to see the success of the scaled up project from 2023. Kelp forests are vital for providing habitats for fish, improving water quality, and sequestering up to 20 times more carbon per acre than land forests. Growing these plants in local waters, scientists say, could help mitigate the damaging impacts of acidification on marine life. We’re proud to be part of this initiative. Check out the NEW video here – It’s genuinely exciting!
Planting a tree for every completed survey
We greatly value our customers feedback as it enables us to continue delivering unparalleled service. We have partnered with Just One Tree to support our commitment to plant one tree per completed survey, with a target of 5000 trees each year. So, when you receive our customer survey request, please take a moment to share your experience. By doing so, you will not only help us improve our service, but you will also contribute to our efforts to positively impact the amount of carbon in the atmosphere.
Using sustainable products
As an Albert accredited supplier, we’re always on the lookout for more sustainable alternatives to current industry norms. We were the first in our industry to provide Ram Board, a sustainable temporary floor protection. And we promote and provide water coolers instead of individual bottles, which have helped save over 300,000 plastic water bottles from going in the bin.
Most of our equipment is hired and used again and again, so very little gets thrown away. However, there are some areas where you can make a greater difference by choosing a greener alternative.
Instagrid ONE Max
The 2.1 kWh Instagrid ONE Max battery power solution delivers silent, off-grid electricity in a small and portable unit. It’s as useful on location halfway up a mountain as it is in the middle of the city. With Diesel generators becoming extremely unpopular within London boroughs, the Instagrid ONE Max is a reliable portable power alternative.
Less expensive to hire than some larger alternatives, and weighing only 22kg, it makes for a much more agile shoot. These lightweight batteries are ideal for situations where power needs are decentralised. Instead of relying on a single large generator, you can have multiple Instagrid ONE units placed at each desired power point. Just pick it up and move it to where you need it!
A MASSIVE 3.6 kW power output means it can run the thirstiest bits of kit. With a complete recharge taking only 2.5 hours, this nifty battery power pack saves up to 97% emissions when used instead of a diesel genny. The Instagrid ONE Max doesn’t have an inverter meaning it is TOTALLY SILENT, and with zero local emissions the result is much happier crew and local residents.
Ram Board Floor Protection
Made from 100% recycled card, Ram Board is a heavy-duty floor covering that’s reusable and fully recyclable and much better for the environment than Correx. Each roll covers about 29.5 square metres, roughly the same as 11 sheets of Correx, so it’s quick to lay. And it can be used with its own 100% recyclable Ram Board seam tape for a super smooth finish.
Water Coolers
By hiring a 19-litre water cooler for your shoot’s tea table you eliminate the need for 38 single use plastic bottles. Each 19 litre bottle is reused on average 10 times before we recycle it. So overall this water cooler saves 380 individual bottles from being used. We supply Belu Water, which supports Wateraid.
Paper Cups & Glassware
We’ve said no to plastic and polystyrene cups. We only supply paper cups which are 100% compostable and made from certified FSC board. We also provide glass jugs and highball glasses for green rooms and dressing rooms.
Pin Board
Fact. Polystyrene takes about 500 years to break down. Be kind to the planet and use one less sheet of polystyrene on your next shoot. Instead hire a reusable pin board for your story board or notices.
Indoor Location Mats
Protect your location and hire these sustainable, reusable indoor location mats that are thoroughly washed after every shoot. They’re easy to put down and a greener alternative to Correx.
Grass Protection Mats
Correx or tarpaulin usually end up in the waste pile at the end of a shoot. Use these grass protection mats instead to protect the grass that’s sitting under a rain tent. After each use, we hose them down and send them out again and again.
Separate Waste Bins
Everything that goes into a black bag goes straight into landfill. So give your waste the chance of being recycled by separating clean plastic and paper into clear plastic bags with our twin recycling bins. We also provide the signage to help crew members work out what goes where.
Nespresso Recycling
Millions of Nespresso coffee pods go into landfill each year. But did you know you can return your used Nespresso pods to us for recycling? Just pop them in the bag that comes with your machine. Or choose Grind coffee pods instead which are fully compostable.
Reusable Face Masks
COVID-19 has presented new challenges and single use face masks have become the next environmental disaster. After a lot of research, we now stock reusable copper-infused face masks which reduce COVID-19 transmission significantly and can be washed and worn again.
EcoNatural Roll
Try this eco friendly, unbleached alternative to blue roll. Made from 100% recycled beverage cartons this paper roll is a perfect sustainable alternative to the ubiquitous blue roll.
For more great ideas on how to improve the sustainability of your shoot visit the AdGreen website.
