Our sustainability strategy is built into all our business operations and decisions. We focus on a sustainable supply chain, sustainable operations, and supporting our customers to ensure we deliver real, positive impacts. Transparent reporting and stakeholder engagement in all aspects of ESG are key to our success.
We believe transparency and accuracy are essential in sharing our sustainability journey. Our 2023-24 Sustainability Report gives you a closer look at our progress across our three key pillars: building a Sustainable Supply Chain, Operating Sustainably, and Supporting Our Customers. Read our report to find details on how we’re working with our suppliers to make our procurement as sustainable as possible, how we’re continuously learning and improving in our own operations, and what we’re doing to help our customers make more sustainable packaging choices.
Our commitment to sustainability extends throughout our entire business operations. From our energy-efficient head office to waste reduction initiatives, we aim to minimise our environmental impact. We are currently enrolling out sustainability training to all our employees, including IEMA certified Sustainable Procurement Training, Carbon Literacy Training and specialised sustainability training tailored to our sales team. By fostering a culture of sustainability within our business, we aim to the spread this knowledge throughout all our operations and into the expertise we pass on to our customers.
We recognise the critical role our supply chain plays in shaping our environmental and social footprint. We are dedicated to creating strong partnerships with suppliers to promote ethical and sustainable practices. By prioritising transparency and responsible sourcing, we aim to reduce the environmental impact of our supply chain whilst ensuring the products we deliver to you are of the highest quality. With a diverse range of sourced products and continual market research, we can deliver the most suitable packaging for individual customer needs.
When it comes to sustainability in packaging, there are many factors to consider, from materials and design to processes and logistics, every aspect of your packaging has an impact on the environment. Our packaging consultancy service is designed to pick the right packaging for you; we understand there is no one size fits all option. Our dedicated packaging consultants are here to help you to reduce your packaging usage, minimise your impact on the environment, save you time and reduce costs.
FSC (Forest Stewardship Council®) is an international non-profit organisation that promotes responsible management of the world’s forests. It was founded in 1993, providing a certification system for sustainable forestry practices in response to public concern about deforestation and demand for an international wood-labelling and chain of custody scheme.
We’re excited to announce that we achieved a Gold medal in our most recent EcoVadis assessment, ranking in the 97th percentile and placing us among the top 3% of assessed companies. This award recognises our team’s dedicated efforts in driving sustainability, showcasing our commitment to environmental and social responsibility within our supply chain and amongst our customers.
We are proud members of Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange), reflecting our dedication to social responsibility, ethical labour practices, and sustainable supply chain management. We utilise this membership to improve transparency, accountability, and promote a positive impact on workers, communities, and the environment within our value chain.
We are excited to announce our membership with OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Labels), providing clear guidance to consumers on how to dispose of packaging materials responsibly and complying with upcoming EPR regulations. Our aim is to enhance recycling rates by promoting clearer communication about recyclability on our product packaging.
We’re proud to be participating in the UN Global Compact, a voluntary initiative launched by the United Nations, encouraging businesses and organisations worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies. By participating in the UN Global Compact, we’re committed to aligning our operations with ten principles, covering human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption.
We’ve been awarded an ISO 14001 certification, showcasing our commitment to environmental stewardship. This international standard reflects our commitment to maintain an effective Environmental Management System, ensuring that our operations adhere to sustainable practices. This demonstrates our dedication to minimising our environmental impact and to continuously improve.
