As a market expert, we recognise the impact of our operations on the local and global environment. We are committed to continuously improving our environmental performance throughout the Eco-Vent business in accordance with both environmental legislation and our own objectives.
Our Environment
- We source products from UK manufacturers where possible to ensure the products we supply are produced to recognised ecological standards and have a low carbon footprint
- We reduce energy consumption by using energy efficient lighting, fully insulated buildings and no Air Conditioning Systems
- Throughout our business we use electronic methods of communication & invoicing where possible to reduce paper consumption.
Our Distribution
- The Eco-Vent fleet of delivery vehicles use computerised routing systems to optimise delivery routes and reduce fuel usage
- Up to date engine management systems, and vehicle regulators optimise fuel consumption and minimise emissions.
- All Eco-Vent vans and company-owned vehicles are serviced regularly, and are depreciated in line with their environmental life-span
- By utilising pallet networks for our national customers, we can optimise efficiencies including fuel consumption, thus saving on unnecessary emissions.
- All of our vehicles are low emission compliant/Adblue ready.
Our Products
- We source products from UK manufacturers where possible to ensure the products we supply are produced to recognised ecological standards and have a low carbon footprint
- We perform audits of all new suppliers to verify that their products comply with all environmental legislation
- We work with our supplier partners to identify ways to minimise packaging, consolidate collection & delivery of stock orders and to actively promote sustainable products.
- We offer products which are biodegradable & use raw materials from renewable resources.
Our People
- We promote a culture of environmental responsibility throughout the Eco-Vent business and have a dedicated Environmental Champion in place at our Head Office to educate, promote & monitor our environmental initiatives to all employees
- Here at Eco-Vent the company Intranet allows employees to access all environmental policies, targets and achievements which helps to reinforce the role of every individual in achieving our environmental targets.