Social & Environment

Social & Environment

We are passionate about supporting our communities and the wider environment.

We take pride in continually seeking to improve the impact of every aspect of our business on our planet, from ensuring our cleaning materials are sustainable and environmentally friendly, to finding new and innovative ways to reduce our carbon footprint and waste.

Environmentally Friendly Chemicals

To reduce our clients' carbon footprint, we utilise the latest technology; a range of plant-based chemicals which are helping our clients reduce their carbon footprint.

These non-hazardous cleaning chemicals are made from sustainable and renewable biotechnology, generating a 75-100% carbon saving throughout the manufacturing process. All ingredients and components are sourced from the UK and minimise toxicity to both human and aquatic life with no animal testing.

The microbes residing within the chemicals create a long-lasting, deep clean action over time and are rated to BS EN 14476 and EN 1276 for effectiveness against COVID-19 and norovirus.

EV Technology and Fleet Tracking

Each of our company vehicles is fitted with the latest satellite tracking technology to ensure efficiency of travel, driving style and assist the planning of our journeys, minimising emissions.

An early adopter of hybrid EV technology back in 2015, the business started investing in fully electric vehicles three years later and will continue to do so until our fleet is powered by 100% renewable energy.

In the meantime, we now offset the annual carbon emissions of our fleet using the United Nations Carbon Offset Program, supporting wind farm projects to reduce our carbon footprint.

Recent ESG Projects

The Trussell Trust

The Trussell Trust

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The Trussell Trust has been our charitable organisation of choice since 2015. Receiving our ongoing support over this time, they operate more than 1,200 food bank centres in their network. Comprising about two thirds of the food banks in the UK, they provide a minimum of three days' nutritionally-balanced emergency food to people who have been referred in crisis.

Christmas Appeal

Christmas Appeal

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In recent years, we have donated money to local charities in lieu of sending traditional corporate Christmas cards. This year, we took a different approach and bought Christmas presents to gift directly to underprivileged children through the Mr X appeal. We purchased bright and colourful jigsaws of different sizes, colours and scenes to help spread as much joy for as diverse a range of children as possible.

Heart of the Community @LRFC

Heart of the Community @LRFC

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We recently supported the Heart of the Community @LRFC in their crowdfunding campaign to develop a floodlit multi-use ball sports area to allow both sports groups and the local community to stay active, healthy and socially connected.

United Nations Carbon Offset Program

United Nations Carbon Offset Program

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Whilst we strive to reduce the impact of our company vehicles, our most recent investment offsetting our fleet emissions supported the successful installation, generation and maintenance of 29.25 MW of energy through the efficient utilisation of renewable wind energy in the Satara district of West India. In addition to our carbon offset, the project also promotes sustainable economic growth and environmental conservation local to the project area.

Solar Energy

Solar Energy

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A solar panel system was installed at our Head Office in September 2020 by Egni Co-op installers, Urban Solar Ltd. In the first 12 months of operation, the system generated more than 48 MWh of clean, renewable energy, reducing the carbon footprint of our building by 10.5 tonnes of CO2, the equivalent of planting 480 trees.

Supporting Penllergaer AFC

Supporting Penllergaer AFC

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We have recently provided Penllergaer Juniors AFC Girls Division with sponsorship, with our support going towards assisting the Dream Team of under 7s through to under 10s with new equipment and clothing. The growing club has now more than 50 excited, budding youngsters playing every week and hoping to become the next Alex Scott.

Accreditations & Certifications