Greenham Sustainability Report 2022
For the future, not just for now.
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022
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Sustainability at Greenham Sustainability at Bunzl Sustainability at a Glance
SOLUTIONS Carbon Forecasting Carbon Offsetting Service PPE Recycling Sustainable Product Award Sustainable Product Alternatives Responsible Sourcing Our Locations Contact
PLANET Net Zero by 2050 Carbon Footprint Fuel Consumption Energy Consumption Waste Management
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PEOPLE Values Charity Partnership Community Personal Support Professional Development Diversity & Inclusion: - Inspiring Women in Bunzl - Inspiring Ethnicity in Bunzl
We focus on sustainability, from product alternatives to reducing carbon emissions and assured ethical sourcing.
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Creating a safe, healthy and sustainable world
WELCOME
Our world is rapidly changing and the climate change challenges that we face are making us all rethink the way we live. I am personally passionate about ensuring that the younger generations in our communities, including my own children, grow up in a more sustainable world. We put sustainability at the forefront of our minds with what we do whether that be investing in our people, working with our global supply chain and developing sustainable solutions both on product and service to support our customers in achieving their own sustainability objectives. We believe that we are helping drive the sustainable agenda and lead the industry to a more sustainable future for us all.
Chris Wakeman MANAGING DIRECTOR
At Bunzl Greenham we are committed to reducing our impact on the environment by considering our actions and working with customers and suppliers to find solutions that support a more sustainable way of working. The contents of this Sustainability Report reflects our long-standing commitment to protect our environment, secure our supply chain and promote the wellbeing of the global community in which we operate.
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Sustainability Champions Sustainability at Bunzl Our global scale, vast experience, flexibility and unwavering passion means we are perfectly placed to help build a better world. We are working proactively to help solve the problems society faces, both now and in the future, whether that is helping our customers innovate, improving the ways we do things to be more efficient, or partnering with communities and other stakeholders to make a difference. We understand our role as an influential leader in the transition to a more sustainable and equitable future. Globally, Bunzl has developed a team of 14 sustainability leaders sharing best practice across the Group. In the UK and Ireland Business Area, 4 of these leaders work with their divisional teams to implement the Group Sustainability Strategy and support our customers’ sustainability objectives. At Greenham we have a dedicated Sustainability Team solely focussed on sharing best practice within the business, driving the sustainability agenda and developing tools to support our customers on their sustainability journey. The Sustainability Champions are a group of dedicated volunteers across our Service Centres, whose main jobs range from Account Managers to Marketing Assistants. As Champions, their role is to share ideas and strategies within the group, distribute resources and information to the wider teams in their Service Centres, and to raise awareness through events such as World Environment Day. Having the Champions support has been invaluable to the Sustainability Team and Greenham.
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Enabling our customers to reduce their impact on the planet through developing innovative sustainable solutions and products
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Product Award Product Recycling CO 2 Savings
£34,101
raised for charity in 2022 including Mates in Mind
made via our Carbon Forecasting and Carbon Offsetting schemes
24%
reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions 2019-2022
Our employees have access to several resources to support mental, physical and financial wellbeing online courses available to Greenham employees through our training platform, MyLearning
Personal Support
100%
supporting sustainable product choices
of electricity from renewable sources
helps to prevent worn and disused PPE from entering landfill.
reduction in commercial fuel consumption
since 2019 15.9%
1,000+
SCOPE 1 & 2 50% more carbon efficient (equivalent to a 27.5% absolute reduction) by 2030 Transitioning vehicles to low and zero carbon solutions and alternative fuels. Installing energy efficiency measures, efficient routing systems and buying more renewable energy.
SCOPE 3 79% of suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2027
NET ZERO
Net zero emissions including scope 3 by 2050
We will be developing our net zero roadmap during 2023 (for publication in 2024) in line with the Science-Based Targets Initiative’s (SBTi) guidelines.
Working with our largest suppliers of goods and services to set science-based carbon reduction targets over the next five years.
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carbon-efficient by
by 2030
by 2050
2025
Net Zero by 2050
By using science-based targets, Bunzl aim to become
Net Zero by 2050
5 0% by 2030
25% more carbon-efficient by
As we head towards 2025, Bunzl will be;
As we head towards 2025, Bunzl w
We are now a signatory of the UN’s Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the Race to Zero .
The summer of 2022 saw extreme weather conditions across the country with new record high temperatures recorded at over 56 weather stations. The impacts of climate change are already with us and are affecting the communities least able to withstand it. Without concerted and ambitious action from companies and governments, climate change will continue to have a significant effect on our businesses and our daily lives. Our solutions significantly reduce road miles and minimise both our own and our customers’ carbon footprint by consolidating multiple items into single mixed pallet deliveries. We’re also playing our part by cutting emissions across our own business – because it’s critical that we support the global efforts to limit warming. When Bunzl plc joined the UN’s Business Ambition for 1.5°C and Race to Zero, we committed to obtaining Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation of our existing Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction targets, and our long-term goal of achieving a science-based net zero target by 2050 including our Scope 3 emissions. Transitioning applicable fleet to low and zero carbon solutions delivery vehicles with solar film matting 9 SBTi for our carbon reduction targets across all three scopes; • 50% reduction relative to revenue by 2030 across Scopes 1 & 2 • 27.5 % absolute reduction by 2030 across Scope 1 & 2 • 79% of our suppliers by emissions having their own science-based targets by 2027 2025 In 2022, Bunzl plc saw its most significant milestone yet on the journey towards net zero. On 24th November, Bunzl plc gained approval from the
Transitioning applicable fleet to low and zero carbon solutions
Trialling alternative fuels in our larger vehicles
Taking energy measures in w
As we head towards 2025, Bunzl will be;
At Bunzl Greenham, we have become 24.4% more carbon eff continued roll out of low carbon fleet solutions and warehouse
Trialling alternative fuels in our larger vehicles
Taking energy efficiency measures in warehouses
By 2023, Bunzl Greenham Procuring and generating renewable energy
delivery vehicles with solar film matting 9 At Bunzl Greenham, we have become 24.4% more carbon efficient from 2019-2022 through the continued roll out of low carbon fleet solutions and warehouse energy efficiency improvements, 52% warehouses with LED lighting installed
At Bunzl Greenham, we have become 24.4% more carbon efficient from 2019-202 2 through the continued roll out of low carbon fleet solutions and warehouse energy efficiency improvements.
By 2023, Bunzl Greenham will have;
Committing to SBTi 1 approved targets with Scope 3 emissions included
Today 52% warehouses with LED lighting installed
100% renewable electricity supply
100% group-wide renewable energy procurement by 2030 25% more efficient by 2025 and 40% by 2030 2
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Net zero by 2050 at the latest 3
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25% more efficient by 2025 and 40% by 2030 2
Carbon Footprint As a supplier with our own fleet of vehicles, we have more control over factors that affect the efficiency of our vehicles. That is why 100% of our Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles are Euro VI compliant and we have introduced 3 electric vehicles to our fleet. Improvements such as these, alongside improvements in our warehouse energy efficiency, has led to Greenham becoming 24.4% more carbon efficient since 2019. Our actual Scope 1 and 2 emissions have fallen by 24% since 2019, with a 5% fall since 2021.
Carbon emission intensity fallen
24.4%
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Scope 2 Indirect Emissions from electricity purchased and used by an organisation. Emissions are created during the production of the energy and eventually used by the organisation. Scope 1 All Direct Emissions from the activities of an organisation or under their control: including fuel combustion on-site such as gas boilers, fleet vehicles and air-conditioning leaks. WHAT IS SCOPE 1 & SCOPE 2? At Bunzl Greenham, we can inform customers of the CO 2 emissions associated with their deliveries using our CO 2 Delivery Calculator. With this tool, we can help customers find Sustainability Through Safety, by monitoring these emissions and creating smarter ordering profiles to reduce them. This also enables us to show customers monthly changes in our emissions intensity. A WIDER IMPACT
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2019
2020
2022
tonnes CO 2
1,761
1,477
1,433
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Scope 1
0.0% -16.1% -3% -3.4%
Annual Change
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Scope 2 (location based)
-10.0% -19.1% -4.4% -10%
Annual Change
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Total Scope 1 & 2
-3.3% -17.0% -3.4% -5%
Annual change
Energy Consumption (kWh/1000)
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Emissions Intensity
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Fuel Consumption With restrictions lifted, 2022 has seen the first year of business being ‘open as usual’, enabling our teams to visit customers. Despite an increase in travel compared to 2021 and 2020, we have reduced our fuel consumption by 8% from 2021, and 24% since 2019. This is primarily due to the uptake of technology to conduct meetings online, working with customers to create smarter ordering profiles and vehicle optimisation. The amount of diesel used in our commercial vehicles has fallen 15.1% since 2019, largely due to the continued use of vehicle telematics and our route optimization system, Verizon Connect. 2022 has seen our second year with the permanent inclusion of solar film matting in our fleet. Now on board 7 vehicles in Greenham, this technology charges an auxiliary battery powering the lights, heating, radio and, most importantly, the tail lift. In September 2022, Greenham took delivery of two new electric 3.5t delivery vans, increasing the total in our fleet to three. These EV delivery vans, based in Manchester and Tottenham, are providing zero emissions deliveries to local customers whilst supporting a decrease in the overall footprint of Greenham deliveries.
24% decrease in fuel consumption since 2019
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Electricity Consumption As more staff have returned to office working, we have seen an increase in electricity consumption of 14% compared to 2021. Despite this, we have continued to see a reduction in our electricity consumption by 3% compared to our baseline year of 2019. This is predominantly due to further warehouses installing LED lighting and motion sensors and a conscious effort to waste less energy. We are supplied with 100% renewable electricity from REGO-backed sources. In 2022, over half of the electricity supplied was generated using wind power (53%) with the remaining electricity being sourced from bioenergy (29.8%), solar (13.6%) and hydropower (3.6%). This is one step towards Bunzl plc target of groupwide renewable electricity procurement by 2030.
Greenham London Service Centre Roof
renewable electricity from REGO-backed sources 100%
Scope 2
Location-Based
Market-Based
Electricity (tonnes CO 2 )
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Waste Management At Greenham, we recognise the importance of reducing waste in the supply chain. We are looking at packaging use and materials throughout the supply chain to understand how we can reduce waste and promote the use of more recyclable and reusable packaging solutions. We currently reuse our inbound packaging for outbound deliveries to keep the material in use for longer and reduce waste in the supply chain. In 2021, we successfully removed single-use packaging from our range of KeepSAFE ® gloves by replacing the plastic bags with recyclable header cards, preventing around 2.2 million pieces of single-use plastic from entering the supply chain every year. In 2022, we swapped our plastic packaging tape to a recyclable water-based gum paper tape, preventing over 4,000 kg of single-use plastic entering the supply chain and ultimately ending up in landfill.
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING To reduce our impact on the environment, we’ve replaced our glove packaging with recyclable card Over the next 12 months the switch from plastic to sustainable packaging will prevent
2.2 Million pieces of plastic entering the supply chain
Greenham Paper Tape
Plastic Use Reduction SUSTAINABILITY SUCCESS STORY
As part of the Bunzl Sustainability Strategy, responsible supply chain is one of the key themes. This requires us to commit to becoming a responsible supplier to our customers. Across the business this has manifested in many ways, but one simple yet effective change is in our packaging operations. Many of our Service Centres across Cleaning & Safety have made a change in their packaging process by swapping plastic packaging tape to a paper gum-based tape. Some sites have taken a step further and invested in machines that provide their operators with pre-cut lengths of paper tape to save time and increase efficiency by reducing waste. Across the board, all sites have seen savings in both cost of consumables and plastic waste. Our Wednesbury site that serves our NSS, Lee Brothers, Protec and WBT orders has seen the greatest savings of all. Since investing in 5 tape machines and make the swap to paper tape, the site is expecting to total savings on consumables per annum of £2,770 and 1,005kg of plastic. The individual savings of each Service Centre are dependent on the volume of products processed at that site, however the average annual saving per Service Centre is 219 kg of plastic. If all Service Centres within Greenham make the swap, we could be saving over 4000 kg of plastic alone – the equivalent weight of two rhinos.
Want to know more about our Plastic Use Reduction? Click Here
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Waste Management Across our Service Centres, we have challenged the way we secure goods to pallets to reduce our use of hard-to-recycle pallet wrap. During 2022, we set up trials for pallet wrap alternatives that included reusable pallet nets, reusable pallet straps and paper strapping. Safe and secure delivery is our number one priority, ensuring our delivery drivers are kept safe and our customers’ goods are secure, which is why we have found there is no single solution. We work with our customers to find the best alternative that suits them, and in cases where no alternative is available, we have swapped our 100% virgin pallet wrap to a wrap with at least 30% recycled content. Partnered with an automatic wrapping machine, our Midlands Service Centre alone has reduced their plastic consumption by 1020kg a year. As we head into 2023, we will continue our trend of reducing single-use plastics from both our products and operations. We also work with Community Wood Recycling (CWR), who collect our wooden pallets for reuse and recycling. CWR work to support the circular economy by taking disused wood and finding the most appropriate route for the material, either upcycling the wood into new products, processing it into firewood or recycling it into woodchip. This way, all of the wood collected is able to re-enter the supply chain. As well as saving resources, the CWR scheme helps change lives too; in 2022, they collected over 24,000 tonnes of wood, provided 10,637 days of training and saved 10,000 tonnes of CO 2 .
Card Banding Trial Method
Reusable Netting
SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Bunzl Greenham UK Ltd
3.0 tonnes saved
5.3 tonnes rescued from the waste stream
In partnership with
With Community Wood Recycling, EVERYTHING we collect is reused or recycled - nothing is returned to the waste stream. Reusing wood is 10x more efficient than harvesting, milling, and transporting virgin wood. Even our collection methodology saves carbon! Our 3.5 tonne collection trucks use less than half the fuel of a skip lorry, greatly reducing CO 2 emissions, pollution, and the impact on the road. With every tonne of wood we collect from your
0.1 people trained
Reusable Pallet Box
Reusable Banding
0.1 paid jobs created
Click Here to view our Community Wood Recycling Social and environmental Impact Report
Working together to save resources change lives 01 Apr 2023 - 30 Jun 2023
site, we are creating work and training opportunities for disadvantaged people - CHANGING LIVES for the better.
Community Wood Recycling is a network of social enterprises collecting and reusing waste wood in the most environmentally beneficial way while creating jobs and training for disadvantaged people. Our service is based on the principles of the circular economy; by saving wood we are building a more sustainable society. We promote community reuse, one of the most powerful tools available to fight waste. This labour-intensive activity provides a wide range of disadvantaged people - including those recovering from substance abuse or from mental health issues, people with learning difficulties and ex-offenders - with a way to build their confidence and self-esteem. They are able to learn new skills, helping them to overcome barriers to finding employment. Impact estimates are calculated based on the volume of wood collected and the total network social outcomes during the year of collection. Find out more at www.communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/our-measures/
4.1 tonnes recycled
0.0 tonnes firewood
1.2 tonnes reuse 23% was pushed up the waste hierarchy into REUSE ; used by the community for DIY/ building projects, or made into a whole range of beautiful products from bird boxes to dining tables.
77% was sent for RECYCLING into woodchip, used in the manufacture of particleboard, animal bedding, or as carbon neutral fuel in power stations.
0% was processed into FIREWOOD and KINDLING for local homes and businesses, helping to displace fossil fuels, reduce carbon emissions, and create paid work.
www.communitywoodrecycling.org.uk
01273 20 30 40
info@communitywoodrecycling.org.uk
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At Bunzl Greenham, our core values underpin the way our people work together.
As pioneers , we think differently and think big. Embracing change, we lead on all new products, systems and services, understanding their value and committing to delivering results. We inspire people by supporting and developing their thinking and ability. We challenge the norm and constantly seek out innovation to benefit our business and customers. We continuously seek opportunities to grow and develop ourselves. With sustainability at the forefront, we think for the future, not just for now. We care about our environment and ensure that the decisions we take always support this. We work towards the common goal of reducing our impact on the environment in an ethical and socially responsible manner by always considering more sustainable choices. We know that every decision, no matter how small, contributes to our environmental footprint. Always devoted , we show passion & determination on our journey. We whole-heartedly believe in the ethos, values and vision of the company and ensure that everything we do positively contributes towards these. We consistently demonstrate passion and dedication to every task undertaken, applying flexibility, resilience and tenaciousness. We are proud ambassadors of the business and continually strive to inspire others to make this a great place to work. By being customer focused , we always deliver an outstanding experience. The actions that we take are always best for the customer, even if they are not the easiest, quickest or most convenient for us. We take steps to exceed our customer’s expectations, going above and beyond at every opportunity. As collaborators , we work together, succeed together and celebrate together. This means that we are always looking for opportunities to work with colleagues to accomplish team aims. We actively support and respect one another, which helps with individual development. We make sure every voice is heard, with engaged shared thinking and equal participation.
Collaborative
Customer Focused
Pioneering
Sustainable
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Charity Partnership A charity partnership is a powerful relationship through which we can support and fundraise for important matters. At Bunzl Greenham, we recognise the importance of supporting mental health within the workforce, which is why we have been partnered with Mates in Mind for four years, during which we have raised £30,039 . Mates in Mind is a leading UK charity that enables employers to improve their workforce’s mental health. 3 out of 5 employees experience mental health issues because of work and we believe this needs to change. Mates in Mind provide the skills, clarity and confidence to employers on how to raise awareness, improve understanding and address the stigma of mental health. The charity’s unique approach aims to; 1. Educate and inform the workforce 2. Support an organisation in creating the right programme for them 3. Visibly support the framework throughout the organisation with relevant and accessible communication materials 4. Help build an evidence base In 2022, Greenham raised £3,905 for Mates in Mind as part of the Bunzl Safety Board charity Beach Clean (see page 17). As organisations across the sector began to adjust to the new normal, Mates in Mind continued to see an increase in their reach into small businesses who sought guidance and tools to support their workforces’ mental health needs. With the support of Bunzl Greenham’s donations, Mates in Mind were able to provide access to mental health resources, training and consultation to over 400 organisations as well dedicate their team to vital research into vulnerable workers in the industry.
“I would like to convey a huge thank you and well done to the team at Bunzl Greenham for reaching nearly £9k in donations to Mates in Mind. Your ongoing fundraising support is very much appreciated and enables the charity to reach even more people by raising awareness of mental health and creating supportive workplaces with a focus on prevention. Together we can be the change needed to improve workplace mental health” Sarah Casemore MANAGING DIRECTOR - MATES IN MIND
Raised for Mates in Mind in 2022 £8,282
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Community At Greenham, we want to be a part of the communities that we work within. In addition to our chosen charity, Mates in Mind, we commit to raising funds and helping charities, businesses and communities local to our Service Centres. In 2022, our teams enjoyed a bake and brew on the Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning for Macmillan Cancer Support. Other charities our Service Centres have supported include The Trussel Trust Food Bank, World Wildlife Fund and Alzheimer’s Society. Every employee has one day’s paid volunteering leave to support a cause of their choice. Across our employees, we can give back over 4900 hours of volunteering every year. This year our Midlands Service Centre hosted The Big Fish event in support of the RBLI. The event was attended by over 30 keen anglers from our customer base, the Greenham Team and some veterans, providing wellbeing and relaxation for the veterans whilst raising over £9,922 to fund the ongoing work of the RBLI. Also our board of directors took to the North East on a beach clean mission. Over two days, the team cleaned 7 beaches, walked 18.5 miles and collected 111 bin bags of rubbish, whilst raising £15,623. The money raised supported the ongoing work and vital support provided by the following charities; Maggies, Samaritans, British Heart Foundation and Mates in Mind. Total funds raised in 2022 £34,104
Trussel Trust Food Bank
Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning
North East Beach Clean Mission
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The Spear programme helps young people facing disadvantage into work or education by equipping them with the skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment or education through a highly interactive 6-week coaching program. As part of this, the trainees have the opportunity to experience a professional environment through company visits. The Greenham London Service Centre hosted a fun and interactive introduction into the world of work, comprising of an office tour, group presentations and workshops. Why is it important? Many of the trainees have never had a job or have sporadic work histories and thus they often struggle to imagine themselves as being successful in the workplace. The company visit offers them the chance to envision what they could achieve. You can read more about the program here.
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Employee Benefits
Our employees have access to several benefits to support mental, physical and financial wellbeing. The Employee Assistance Programme ensures our employees always have support available for their mental health and wellbeing, whether it’s personal, work, relationship or family matters, daily living or life events. Our Mental Health First Aid course is an in-depth course providing our employees with the tools they need to look after their own mental wellbeing, raise awareness and challenge the stigma, whilst providing the confidence to support their colleagues. Neyber is a free financial education and support service. Employees have access to affordable loans, which can be repaid straight from a team member’s salary for better financial wellbeing. All employees have access to Hapi Benefits which gives them access to discounts from hundreds of retailers and tracks the savings made.
We offer a range of enhanced benefits to our employees including: • Increased Maternity/Paternity • Childcare vouchers/tax-free childcare • Personal Pension Plan • Extra holiday purchase scheme • Discounted Sharesave • 1 day’s annual leave to volunteer • Flexible working • Regular staff surveys and localised forums
Sharon Clark
Richard Payne
“The Mental Health First Aid course gave me an understanding of some mental health conditions and how to recognise these. With the high increase in Mental Health due to the unprecedented pressures of modern living the course has given me the confidence to help support the team and point them in the right direction. The contents of the day made the course enjoyable with a variation of practical and theory.”
“The Mental Health First Aid Training course gave me not only a recognised certificate but has enabled me to support employees with their mental health issues in the workplace as an HR Manager. The topics covered gave me an insight into some of the more common mental health conditions and the skills to be able to signpost individuals along the appropriate pathways. The course was a great blend of the theory and the practical.”
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Professional Development
Kerrie Gorfin
We are committed to offering learning and development opportunities to everyone at all levels of the organisation. Through our Continuous Improvement Training Programme, employees have access to a range of online and in-person courses covering topics such as people management, mental health awareness and diversity & inclusion. Line managers and their team members can then identify suitable opportunities for the professional development of their teams to continue to nurture talent within the business.
“I feel privileged to be nominated to participate in the High Potential Programme 2022 /2023. Along with my fellow accomplished colleagues, I look forward to working with the senior leadership Team to progress my leadership skills and gain an in depth understanding of the business. Personally, this informative structured programme will expand my knowledge and capabilities and assist me to achieve my career development goals.”
High Potential Programme This course is designed to help teaching them all the necessary skills and undertaking workshops with existing managers from within the business. This allows employees to have a real hands-on approach that will benefit them in their future role and ultimately go towards the success of their managerial style. support people within the business in becoming successful future managers,
Ashraf Miah
Being chosen to be part of the Bunzl High Potential Programme in 22/23 was a great honour and emphasised the faith my manager and the senior leadership team had in me. I was part of a cohort of exceptionally talented individuals from across the Bunzl Safety and Cleaning Divisions, many of whom I had not had the chance to previously work with. The programme allowed me to develop strong professional relationships with these individuals, through masterclasses and projects where we brought out the best in each other. Through the programme, I also experienced the many key functions that make up Bunzl, which included dedicated learning sessions led by senior leaders within the company. These sessions allowed me to engage with experts in their respective fields and gave me a better understanding of the wider business outside of my current scope. The many aspects of the programme have allowed me to expand on my current skillset, as well as develop a wide variety of new skills, and I look forward to the opportunity this programme has provided to advance my career further.
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As well as access to the latest sustainability news, as Gold members of the Supply Chain Sustainability School we can utilise a wealth of online training resources. The digital library contains thousands of courses with key topics including: Energy & Carbon, Air Quality, Fairness, Inclusion & Respect, Social Value and Waste & Resource Efficiency. With sustainability as our driving force, we actively learn from the school’s resources to ensure the actions we take reflect our devotion to the environment.
My Learning takes a blended approach to developing skills and building new ones using webinars, videos, quizzes and much more. Activities are broken down into bitesize chunks, giving employees the opportunity to develop skills at a pace that fits in with their busy working day.
courses are available through MyLearning and the Supply Chain Sustainability School 1000+
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Inspiring Women in Bunzl At Bunzl UK and Ireland, our Inspiring Women network aims to be the catalyst for Bunzl to lead the
way in creating a supportive and empowering culture for women to achieve their goals. The initiative aims to identify high potential female employees and support their development into senior leadership team positions to foster an inclusive and diverse management team. 2022 saw the extension of the Inspiring Women in Bunzl initiative. We saw the regional networks expand further into our local operating companies due to the rapid growth of members, members continue to have a presence with our Senior leadership team at board meetings across BUKI and drive some amazing educational initiatives throughout our business including Unconscious Bias and Imposter syndrome. The percentage of women in leadership roles is now 28% across BUKI.
Kelly Bush
‘At Bunzl We Believe that through diversity we build strength’
“Diversity and Inclusion widens viewpoints and takes different ideas and perspectives into account, this creates richer solutions, maximising productivity, innovation and creativity, which is critical to the ongoing success of Bunzl. I am very proud to be a founding member of IWIB, the group has significantly impacted my career development and continues to provide a great platform to support all women within Bunzl to reach their full potential”
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Diversity & Inclusion Inspiring Ethnicity in Bunzl Bunzl UK and Ireland launched the Inspiring Ethnicity in Bunzl initiative in November 2020, to reiterate that racism, prejudice or any form of discrimination cannot be tolerated. In the last few years, we have delivered multiple ‘safe space’ sessions with all senior management teams across Bunzl UK and Ireland. These sessions have promoted intense learning around diversity and inclusion and provided an opportunity for our Senior Management Teams to develop a deeper understanding of the topic. The initiative has developed resources to highlight important cultural events through the year. Posters have been created and displayed around the business and insight documents created for managers. This has helped people to better understand important events such as Black History Month and recognise special celebrations such as Diwali, Yom Kippur and Eid. During National Inclusion Week, our Culture Club ran a campaign to encourage colleagues to learn more about each other and celebrate our diversity.
Jarn Gill
Over the past 2 years, we have made great progress with our Inspiring Ethnicity in Bunzl focus. The team shared “safe space” sessions with senior management teams which really enabled people to ask those sensitive questions that they were not sure about asking for fear of being judged. The sessions went down really well, and these were rolled out out to other teams members during 2022. Throughout the year the team also provided great information on different topics from Yom Kippur to Diwali to Christmas and took part in National Inclusion Week across the BUKI. We also had time with Bunzl plc’s senior management team and again were able to do a “safe space” session together with our colleagues from Bunzl North America. Across Bunzl the topic of diversity is high on the agenda and the importance of being an inclusive business is recognised and we will continue our focus on ethnicity.
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Carbon Forecasting
Using our advanced Verizon Connect route management system, our Sustainability Advisor, Stephanie Neumann has analysed 12 months of deliveries and believes by working together, we could reduce deliveries by 8%, resulting in a potential carbon saving of a huge 2,588kg of CO 2 . Below is a short summary: Carbon Forecast Summary Example
We show how small changes to our customers’ delivery and ordering profiles could reduce carbon emissions and environmental impact. Using Carbon Forecasting, we are able to demonstrate how small changes to our customers’ delivery and ordering profiles could reduce the carbon emissions and environmental impact we share. In the report, we show how small changes in ordering patterns and product choices can impact carbon emissions. We believe that communication is key to engagement. To promote effective communication, each report includes a breakdown of what the potential carbon emission savings look like in real terms, such as miles driven. This enables our customers to communicate the impact with their teams and drive real change in their businesses and supply chain.
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Carbon Offsetting Service
This programme encourages changing behaviours and can offset delivery emissions to support our customers’ sustainability strategies. Whilst we do not see carbon offsetting as the solution to achieving net zero, we think it is important to account for the carbon emissions we can’t yet remove. Our customers are invited to participate in Carbon Offsetting to offset the emissions associated with their deliveries through Verified Carbon Standard schemes. This programme encourages changing behaviours and helps support our customers’ sustainability strategies. The offsets we support operate as a Tree Buddying scheme, meaning that UK tree planting projects are paired with Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) approved carbon credits to guarantee the carbon offsetting. This provides robust offsetting, together with the biodiversity and community benefits that tree planting brings. Projects supported by the Tree Buddying scheme are updated regularly, and vary from wind power projects in India to reducing deforestation in Brazil, Cambodia and Indonesia. UK tree planting schemes buddied with these projects pledge trees to schools and biodiversity sites across all 12 regions of the UK and Ireland where children can get involved in planting native broad leaf trees. Sites that have benefitted from these trees are plotted on a map which you can view here.
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PPE Recycling At Greenham, our customers have access to a PPE recycling service that helps to prevent worn and disused PPE from entering landfill. We can offer 240L or 1100L secure, lockable units or 16kg sacks that are collected on a regular basis from customer locations by our recycling partner. Their fleet are unbranded, GPS tracked and CCTV monitored for maximum security, with a certificate of destruction provided so customers can be assured that any branded PPE and workwear is handled appropriately through the waste management process. Our PPE Recycling service can accept all head-to-toe PPE and workwear, with the exception of used face masks, via the same container provided it is not contaminated with any substances controlled by COSHH regulations. Once collected, the waste is separated into three tiers, with energy recovery being considered a last resort for PPE collected via our recycling partner. Tier 1 is the primary and preferred route for recycled clothing, where the material is able to be rewoven for future manufacturing of new garments. Tier 2 is the secondary route for recycling materials back into a range of difference products such as insulation, partition walls and sound boarding. Any remaining waste that is currently non-recyclable is then sent for energy recovery (RDF) or melted to create polyester fabrics. Tier 3 is the last route to avoid landfill, if the two above are not possible. Any remaining waste that is currently non-recyclable is sent for energy recovery(RDF) or melted to create polyester fabrics.
What can go in the unit?
YES
Hi-Vis
Trousers
Coats/Jackets
Gloves
Polo Shirts
Footwear*
Hard Hats*
*Recycling hard hats and footwear require additional intervention to sort and recycle so if you need these items as part of your recycling collections, please let us know at point of signing up.
NO
General Waste
Liquids
Sharps
Food Waste
Batteries
Metal Products
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Sustainable Product Award At Greenham, we have been working hard to develop a Sustainable Product Award, a visual indicator of a product’s sustainability to support decision-making by using an objective set of key sustainable attributes. An assessment of a customer’s contract quickly shows customers the sustainability performance of the products they choose against the selected criteria and helps to align alternatives with their priorities, whether it’s about plastics, non-toxic chemicals or recyclability. The Sustainable Product Award enables customers to make informed decisions on the products they buy, improves access to sustainable choices and drives positive change through our supply chain. Producer We assess the accreditation of the producer against ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001, environmental initiatives such as Net Zero target & energy supply, and Social Value such as charitable causes and corporate responsibility. Each product will be individually assessed and scored on it's sustainability based on the following:
Production We assess the geographical sourcing of materials, the main manufacture of the product and environmental initiatives such as water saving during manufacture.
Product We score the product on criteria such as materials used, their environmental impact at end-of-life and whether the product is eco-labelled.
Packaging We assess for both primary and secondary packaging, the sourcing and type of materials and inks used, end-of-life and closed-loop solutions.
Once a product has been scored, it will receive an overall award of Bronze, Silver or Gold.
Please bear with us whilst we work through all of our product categories.
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Sustainable Product Alternatives We are continuously working with suppliers to offer sustainable product alternatives, as well as looking at reducing or removing single-use plastic from the packaging of some of our own clothing and glove ranges. We can offer many leading brands bringing innovative products specifically aimed at improving the environment and made from sustainable or recycled materials.
NO HANGTAG BIODEGRADABLE TECHNOLOGY * RECYCLED PACKING
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Plastic bottles are collected from recycling centres EcoTek is an industry leading nitrile treatment SW® formula that enables nitrile gloves to break down (or biodegrade) in landfills — 92.6% in 2.5 years without any performance loss! The remaining part turns into an organic matter with no toxic residues that can contaminate the environment. Plastic bottles are collected from recycling centres SW can help you meet your zero waste goals by providing a truly sustainable option. Nitrile gloves disposed of in landfills will take centuries to biodegrade, however with EcoTek there is a sustainable technology built right into the glove. Try SW gloves, reduce your landfill impact and help achieve a Sustainable World. What is EcoTek?
25/06/2020 09:36 Our recycled fabrics are GRS certified and we are committed to increasing our use of GRS certified fabrics. SUSTAINABLE STYLE MADE FROM 100% RECYCLED FABRIC PRO1047_GreenhamHM_CataloguePage.indd 1 25/06/2020 09:36 C A R B O N N E U T R A L C E R T I F I E D SW can help you meet your zero waste goals by providing a truly sustainable option. Nitrile gloves disposed of in landfills will take centuries to biodegrade, however with EcoTek there is a sustainable technology built right into the glove. Try SW gloves, reduce your landfill impact and help achieve a Sustainable World. What is EcoTek? EcoTek is an industry leading nitrile treatment SW® formula that enables nitrile gloves to break down (or biodegrade) in landfills — 92.6% in 2.5 years without any performance loss! The remaining part turns into an organic matter with no toxic residues that can contaminate the environment. BIODEGRADABLE TECHNOLOGY * PF-95TL PF 9.5" 5.0 mil 6.5g WEIGHT LENGTH THICKNESS FEATURES COLOR (large size) TEAL EcoTek® Clean Washed Air Inspected TF-95RB 9.5" 3.1 mil 5.0g WEIGHT LENGTH THICKNESS FEATURES COLOR (large size) ROYAL BLUE EcoTek® TF TrueForm® Nitrile Exam Gloves with EcoTek® 303317 PowerForm® Nitrile Exam Gloves with EcoTek® 303304
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Processed & spun into thread
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SUSTAINABLE STYLE MADE FROM 100% RECYCLED FABRIC MegaMan® Nitrile Extended-Cuff Exam Gloves with Moisture Absorbing DriTek® and EcoTek® 303310
SUSTAINABLE STYLE MADE FROM 100% RECYCLED FABRIC
Our recycled fabrics are GRS certified and we are committed to increasing our use of GRS certified fabrics.
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Our recycled fabrics are GRS certified and we are committed to increasing our use of GRS certified fabrics.
Our recycled fabrics are GRS certified and we are committed to increasing our use of GRS certified fabrics.
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Polyflex ® Eco An Environmentally Conscious Range Of Gloves
Polyflex ® Eco
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TEAL
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(large size)
PF SW® 33278 Central Avenue, Unit 102, Union City, CA 94587, USA Tel: +1.510.429.8692 | Fax: +1.510.487.5347 Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of SW and its affiliates. ©2022 SW. All rights reserved. MegaMan® Nitrile Extended-Cuff Exam Gloves with Moisture Absorbing DriTek® and EcoTek® 303310
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(large size)
PowerForm® Nitrile Exam Gloves with EcoTek® 303369 REQUEST
TrueForm® Nitrile Exam Gloves with EcoTek® 303317
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