Together for a
sustainable future.
At County Linen, sustainability is part of our identity. We are redefining commercial laundry by setting new standards in environmental performance, ethical conduct, and customer care. Our place in the EcoVadis top 15% reflects this commitment, recognising our efforts across environmental, social, and ethical practices and reinforcing our role as a trusted partner for those who prioritise sustainability. Visit countylinen.green to find out more in our Sustainability Report.
We strive to lead our industry with integrity, transparency, and innovation. Our goal is simple — to provide outstanding service with minimal impact and maximum responsibility, for the benefit of our clients, communities, and future generations.
Our environmental policy
The directors are responsible to the board for the company’s performance and implementation of environmental policy and is supported by the individual site senior managers who provide regular reports on progress.
Our approach is guided by a number of principles which all employees are required to support.
Policy details
Eastern Counties Laundries Ltd T/A County Linen is committed to protecting the environment and reducing the environmental impacts associated with the supply, rental, and laundering of linen and textiles. This Environmental Policy provides the framework for our Environmental Management System (EMS) and supports our long-term sustainability objectives.
Our Commitment
County Linen is committed to:
- Protecting the environment through the prevention of pollution, sustainable resource use, waste reduction, and responsible management of energy, water, chemicals, and emissions.
- Meeting compliance obligations, including all applicable environmental legislation, permits, licences, and other requirements to which the organisation subscribes.
- Continual improvement of our environmental performance and the effectiveness of our Environmental Management System.
- Managing significant environmental aspects associated with our activities, products, and services, including energy use, water consumption, waste generation, transport emissions, and chemical usage.
- Supporting climate change mitigation, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and increasing the use of renewable and low-carbon technologies.
- Promoting sustainable procurement, encouraging responsible sourcing, reuse, recycling, and engagement with suppliers to improve environmental performance across our supply chain.
- Raising environmental awareness, ensuring employees understand their environmental responsibilities and are supported through training, communication, and engagement.
Environmental Objectives
This policy provides the framework for setting, reviewing, and achieving environmental objectives.
Environmental objectives and targets are established based on:
- Significant environmental aspects and impacts
- Compliance obligations
- Risks and opportunities
- Business strategy and stakeholder expectations
Objectives are documented, monitored, and reviewed through the Environmental Management System, with progress evaluated via management review and regular performance monitoring.
Communication and Availability
This policy is communicated to all employees through induction, training, and internal communications. It is made available to interested parties via our website and upon request.
Responsibility and Review
Top Management is accountable for the implementation, maintenance, and effectiveness of this policy. The policy is reviewed annually, or sooner if required, to ensure it remains appropriate to the organisation’s context, activities, and environmental impacts.
Managing Director:
Tim Moore
Managing Director:
Oliver Moore
Finance Director:
Karl Bueggeln
Environmental code of conduct
Suppliers
We work exclusively with reliable and trustworthy suppliers which act responsibly and all are obliged to comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations
Energy consumption
Mechanical and electrical maintenance engineers seek and identify further measures to increase efficiencies and ensure that the plant operates at high efficiency
Contractor performance is reviewed regularly
Additional audits are conducted by external providers
Electrical equipment, fittings and consumables are purchased with regard to “efficiency”
Water and waste management
Targets are set for reduction of water consumption
Improvements being delivered through awareness programs, flow restriction technology, excess capacity reduction and infrastructure maintenance.
Targets set for reduction of our landfill waste output and for the increased use of recycling where commercially viable
The use of print paper and ink reduced through the continued development if our IT infrastructure and improved staff awareness
Transport
Route efficiencies are continuously monitored to ensure optimal efficiency
Transport for training and meetings minimised through “regionalisation” where meetings and training through the increased use of conference calls and computer based training is possible.
Staff are encouraged to use public transport wherever possible
Principles
The directors set out the responsibility for environmental performance and maintain an adequate system of management, measurement and improvement
Employees are encouraged to work in an environmentally responsible manner
The company discusses and reviews action plan progress and performance against targets on a regular basis across all levels of the organisation
Culture/Awareness
The board of directors and senior management are committed to the implementation of this policy and will give full backing to all those authorised to carry it out
Employee involvement in environmental matters is encouraged at all levels and will be promoted through training, communication and ongoing re-appraisal of our working routines
