a practical roadmap to Net Zero
At we clean, ESG isn’t a side project – it’s how we run the business every day. Our 2024/25 ESG Report sets out where we are, where we’re going, and the measurable steps we’re taking to cut emissions, create social value, and uphold robust governance across every contract. We’ve benchmarked our full Scope 1, 2 and 3 footprint, aligned our programme to leading frameworks, and built a practical roadmap to Net Zero.
ESG Report Highlights (2024/25)
- Net Zero targets: Scope 1 & 2 by 2035; Scope 3 by 2040—with interim milestones to keep us accountable. We align to the GHG Protocol, are developing SBTi-aligned targets, and are progressing Planet Mark certification for third-party verification. We’re also aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (notably SDGs 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13).
- Scope 1: 103.55 tCO₂e (company vehicles, including EV charging).
- Scope 2: ~10 tCO₂e (electricity for head office & warehouse).
- Scope 3: ~299.04 tCO₂e (supply chain, commuting, waste).
This data underpins our reduction plan and quarterly reviews.
- Fleet & energy: Electrifying 75% of the fleet by 2028 and transitioning to 100% renewable electricity by 2026; ESOS measures guide energy efficiency upgrades.
- Equipment & chemistry: Expanding chemical-free cleaning (e.g., Vireo3 probiotics) and high-efficiency machines like the i-mop and Dryft scrubber to reduce water, chemicals and energy.
- Packaging: Up to 75% reduction in packaging waste via chemical-free systems and EU Ecolabel products; uniforms made from recycled fabrics.
- Zero to landfill focus: Segregation, monitoring and specialist partnerships (e.g., Biffa).
- Water: Closed-loop water recovery on pressure washing at Paradise Birmingham cut water use by 40%; partnership with Made Blue has provided 1,000,000 litres of clean drinking water globally.
- Long-term partners include Chespack Hygiene (ISO 9001/14001; eco consumables), Merton Group UK (recycled paper), and LA Safety (ethical PPE). Regular tenders drive quality, innovation and value.
- Investors in People accredited; a global workforce spanning 45+ nations; 71.5% of colleagues are women; 33% of Directors are women (with further board representation). Robust training delivered in-house and with 3 EEE’s (Oldbury), led by industry figure Delia Cannings.
- Community partnerships with Birmingham Children’s Hospital and the Albion Foundation; sponsorship of young driver Noah Checkley; and 50 hours of employee volunteering annually.
- Living Wage commitment across the Cushman & Wakefield / Aviva portfolio; strong health, safety and wellbeing programmes (including EAP).
- Governance anchored by ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001, a proactive risk management framework, rigorous compliance, ethics training and confidential whistle-blowing mechanisms.
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