Sustainability

We care about our planet as much as you do. It shows in the way we operate our business and the products we source for yours.

Our goal is to drive sustainable change through innovation and collaboration and to help our business and our customers to be a force for good. For us, sustainability is about respecting finite resources, taking care of our environment, operational efficiency and contributing to the communities in which we all live and work.

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Recycling Solutions

Our Bag-to-Bag program takes empty packaging back to the manufacturer to be recycled, and our closed-loop recycling aim to reduce as much plastic, cardboard, aluminium and paper as possible from reaching landfills. Besides helping the environment, it helps to reduce the cost of packaging. Some might call it a bonus – we call it good business.

Green Product Sourcing

We know we can make a difference, and so can you. That’s why we work with our suppliers to bring you recyclable or certified green products and choose manufacturers with sustainable production practices. To enforce this we have a dedicated team in Shanghai to audit our Far East suppliers, allowing us to assure our customers that we are souring from ethical, sustainable supply chains.

Environmental Responsibility Day-to-day

If the lights don’t need to be on, they aren’t
Our e-warehouse system eliminates paper documents and dramatically reduces the need for recycling and waste management
Recycling programs are in place in all Bunzl offices
Our trucks produce fewer emissions thanks to a tracking system that reduces idling time
We align with five of the UN Sustainable Development Goals to set target and track our progress

Indoor Environmental Quality

We reduce and manage the sources of indoor pollutants using environmentally friendly cleaning chemicals, disposable janitorial paper products, trash bags, and green purchasing practices.

Innovation

At Bunzl Irish Merchants, we want to go beyond simply operating sustainably ourselves. We are a solutions-driven business and our goal is to partner with our customers so they can operate sustainably. Advanced cleaning and maintenance programs including training, occupant surveys and to track improvements, and water and energy conservation techniques.