Sustainable Waste Disposal
We are at the forefront of sustainable waste management within the hygiene sector; as part of the phs LifeCycle Strategy, our partnerships with energy-from-waste (EfW) networks across the UK enable us to divert up to 95% of the offensive waste we collect from our customers away from landfill and create energy from it instead.
A cleaner fleet
Our fleet uses environmentally cleaner washroom service vehicles, including electric vehicles, with all company vehicles meeting Euro VI emissions standards.
Fuel efficiency
We have worked to encourage safe and fuel-efficient driving, leading to a 3% reduction in fuel usage and less accidents.
Less mileage
Amendments to our delivery model for washroom services meaning that drivers are required to visit the service depot less frequently.
Educating our teams
Engagement with employees on sustainability and social value through training and online information portals and communities.
Supporting customers
Training and knowledge transfer for our clients including bespoke fuel usage and waste reports for their specific contracts.
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Waste minimisation and recycling considerations are embedded within the phs culture as part of our broader Environmental Policy. phs operates a system based on the waste hierarchy as set out in the DEFRA National Waste Strategy.
Energy efficiency
Electricity used at phs sites is sourced from certified renewable resources. Energy consumption is monitored to ensure that spikes in consumption are addressed, and long-term trends identified. Several high consumption sites have signed up to Climate Change Agreements, which incentivises us to manage energy consumption more efficiently.
Environmentally friendly products
Ongoing product development means we are continually creating new environmentally friendly options, such as water management products, energy efficient hand dryers and biodegradable, enzyme-based cleaning products. Our ECONYL mats are made from discarded fishing nets, supporting a global cause to reduce waste in our oceans. While our rPET logo mats are made from recycled plastic bottles.
Supply chain
phs manages a robust, ethical supply chain consisting of a fully vetted preferred supplier list. Our Supplier Code of Conduct sets out the minimum requirements we look for in the businesses we work with. We are accredited by Eco Vadis, who provide independent Corporate Social Responsibility ratings and registered on the SEDEX database which allows organisations to store and view data on ethical and responsible business practices.
