ETHICS & SUSTAINABILITY
ETHICS & SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability has always been at the heart of who we are.
We take our responsibility to people and the environment seriously and we received bronze accreditation under investors in environment in 2023.
Our business is guided by commitments to the following principles: leadership, inclusivity, transparency, integrity & continuous improvement.
We commit to minimise environmental impacts in the areas of:
Waste, water, energy & air quality.
Give back to communities by volunteering & donating resources.
Ensure our supply chain has responsible social & environmental practices.
Create innovative approaches to minimise negative environmental impact & improve biodiversity through staff engagement.
Conserving energy can help to reduce greenhouse gases & other forms of pollution to have a positive impact on the environment.
Our building is Energy Rated A.
Installed PIR motion sensor lighting, along with high efficiency lighting in offices, factory & warehouse.
Installed strip curtains on all shutter doors to maintain heat & hygiene.
Active management of energy use including the installation of insulated water storage heaters to reduce energy loss.
We support a circular economy by using recycled materials we can help reduce waste and use our resources more efficiently.
We use 100% recyclable shrink wrap on our automatic wrapper to wrap all pallets despatched from the business to reduce wastage.
We shred inbound cardboard to reuse in packing of products.
Local collection of reusable containers including IBC's, bulk barrels & pallets for repurpose and reuse.
We review active waste management to minimise product waste. We provide staff giveaways for excess product.
This can help to combat climate change and protect natural resources.
Reduce our carbon emissions by switching to plant-based milk in staff canteen.
Encourage virtual meetings online to minimise travel.
Encourage cycling to work.
Innovative new product development pipeline that includes upcycled, waterless & cold process formulations.
Actively engaging with our landlord on green initiatives including possible installation of solar panels and wildflower garden.
We realise our people are at the heart of our company. We want to create better collaborations and teamwork, along with increased creativity and innovation.
66% of the management team are female.
Monitor our gender pay gap.
Enhanced benefits package above statutory minimum.
Flexible work hours to enjoy time with family and pursue personal interests.
Learning and development opportunities funded by the company.