Sustainability

At Initial, delivering outstanding customer service for a dignified, hygienic washroom experience, with respect for the planet is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to hold an ISO 14001 certification, reflecting our commitment to reducing our environmental impact.

We are constantly reviewing new ways to become more sustainable at each of our branches and on the road. Here are some of the latest initiatives we have implemented:

 Each of our Service Centres are fitted with recycling stations as part of our RICycling programme. This means all waste is brought back to our depots to ensure it is disposed of in the right bin, to help protect the environment. -

Initial targets having net-zero carbon emissions from its operations by the end of 2040. 

We are working with our service colleagues on a ‘Drive Smarter’ campaign, which focuses on several areas including reducing engine idling time for smoother, safer, cleaner driving.

Our online customer portal, myInitial, reduces paper waste by providing a full document library online.

We have implemented an electric fleet, to reduce our impact of fossil fuels on the environment. Rolling out electric vehicles and installing charge points across our Service Centres allows us to reduce our emissions from daily operations. We have 62 electric vehicles currently, and 13% more are expected to join our fleet. We also have 218 environmentally cleaner and fuel efficient vans in our fleet.

Mats are sent to ‘Waste to Energy’ facilities at the end of their working life in England & Wales.

We are constantly reviewing new ways we can become more sustainable, in the way we operate to the ranges we offer. All of our plastic products (such as Feminine Hygiene Units) are recycled at end-of-life.

Browse our range of recyclable and sustainable products/services:

Initial holds accreditations by external bodies, to show our commitment to the environment:

EcoVadis -CSR Performance (Silver Rating
Amitivo ISO 14001 Certified | Environmental Management
Amitivo ISO 45001 Certified | Health & Safety Management
Amitivo ISO 9001:2015 | Quality Management
SEDEX Member

At Initial we offer a range of water management solutions to help you save on water usage and lower water bills. Unmanaged urinals and toilets can waste up to 250,000 litres of water each year.

Save money whilst complying with water regulations. Eco-Clear services include a PIR Water Manager, that ensures flushing only occurs when the washroom is in use.

Programmed to flush at a set number of times, e.g. 4 flushes every 6 hours, to protect hygiene and water consumption.

This means that several of our products have demonstrated a reduced environmental impact during the entire development process (from the extraction of raw materials through to production, use and disposal). n