PRODUCT
PEOPLE
PLANET
We commit to making a great innovative products with the lowest environmental impact possible.
New Product Innovation
We are continually looking to innovate with both our existing and future products through design, new formulations or the sourcing of a more environmentally sound substitute.
Steps to complete
Sustainable glue formulation
Sampling focus groups set up for feedback
Paper discs replacing plastic discs
Progress
Packaging and distribution
We will use recycled packaging wherever possible and minimise its use to be sufficient to serve its purpose. Finished products will be distributed by the lowest affordable environmental impact method with upgrades giving the customer choice.
Steps to complete
Work with suppliers of recycled packaging
Ongoing review carriers to look for those with lowest carbon footprint
QR coding of product to see sustainability statistics
Progress
Sourcing and Procurement
We look to source materials with the lowest environmental impact through our supply chain partners.
Steps to complete
Communicate our ambition to become net zero
Review current suppliers sustainability credentials
Creation of a new capital purchase policy
Training for suppliers to help on the journey
Ongoing measurement of carbon footprint of goods and services
Progress
Without great people we could not make great products or serve you to the
highest standard. We treat people as we would expect them to treat us.
Collaborations
Our community is important to us and we see it essential we contribute to it. We value our partners and suppliers as an integral part of our plan.
Steps to complete
Actively help suppliers on their journey
Ongoing sharing of best practices
Create charity initiatives in local community
Progress
Mental Well-being
We take mental health and wellbeing of our people very seriously.
Steps to complete
Mental health first aid
Offer flexible working and benefits
Perkbox team benefits introduced
Westfield health plan for every employee
Progress
Health and Safety
We are committed to provide a safe working environment for all our employees through the provision of comprehensive H&S policy and training.
Steps to complete
Monitor training hours of employees
Measure and monitor accidents
Conduct personal risk assessments
Active measuring to avoid repetitive strain injury
Provision of PPE where required
Progress
“Small Change”
All about our staff members buying into the ethos of the business and following/understanding how they can contribute to the climate change ethos. Official launch of the small change is the big innovation.
Steps to complete
Training for all new employees
Renewal training for existing employees
Official launch day for campaign
Progress
Governance and ethics
How we do things round here and some of our guiding principles.
Steps to complete
Full suite of people policies
Awareness training to prevent discrimination
Provision of working conditions to accommodate employees with disabilities
Progress
Professional Development
Training and continuous professional development of our employees is a basic right.
Steps to complete
Develop individual training plans
Measure and monitor each employee
Progress
Policies
We commit to creating and upholding a full suite of governance documents to safeguard our people and their working conditions.
Steps to complete
Anti-bribery and corruption
Whistleblower
Information security
Anti-slavery
Equality of opportunity
Anti-bullying
Progress
We commit to making a great innovative products with the lowest environmental impact possible.
Energy Efficiency
We manage our energy by looking for ways to reduce demand through process or technology and sourcing it from non-fossil fuel methods of generation.
Steps to complete
100% electricity from renewable sources
Insulation of offices
Installation of smart LED bulbs
Energy Demand management
Installation of solar panels
Energy awareness training for team
Overnight forklift charging
Use of cloud servers to minimise heat
Progress
Circular Economy
We are embracing the circular economy to minimise cost and waste as well as our environmental sustainability of all our processes and services.
Steps to complete
Refurbishing cutting blades
Repurposing of delivery packaging
Efficient balancing of production runs
Repurposing of excess adhesive
Cardboard / packaging to be recycled
Progress
Waste and water usage
We minimise waste by product or process design, reuse, repurpose or recycle. We carefully mange our water usage to minimise consumption, reusing or recycling, ensuring no pollutants are discharged.
Steps to complete
Stringent recycling of office bins
Repurposing of waste cardboard
Correct waste disposal awareness training
Purchase of bailer to streamline recycling
Recycling waste in common areas
Progress
Monitor and Measure Scopes
We monitor and measure our environmental impact annually reporting it to Ecovadis - who rate and review our performance.
Steps to complete
Set targets for ESG KPIs
Communicate aspirations and achievements
Achieve Ecovadis silver level 2022
Measure and monitor Co2e all aspects of business
Achieve Ecovadis gold level 2023
Progress