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Accreditations

ISO International Standards

ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 161 national standards bodies. Through its members, it brings together experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based, market relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges. International Standards make things work. They give world-class specifications for products, services and systems, to ensure quality, safety and efficiency.

ISO 9001

With an ISO 9001 accredited Quality Management System (QMS) in place, we ensure that our goods and services meet the quality and reliability expectations of our customers at all times.

ISO 14001

We hold an ISO 14001 accreditation, which means we have implemented and maintained an Environmental Management System (EMS) which provides for continuous improvement in environmental performance.

FTSE4GOOD Index

Bunzl plc has been a member since 2001. The FTSE4Good Index is a tool for responsible investors to identify and invest in companies that meet globally recognised corporate responsibility standards. To qualify for inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index, companies must be in the FTSE All-Share (UK) or FTSE Developed Index (Global) and must meet criteria requirements in five areas: working towards environmental sustainability, developing positive relationships and stakeholders, up-holding and supporting universal human rights, ensuring good supply chain labour standards and countering bribery.

SEDEX

We have A/B buyer and supplier membership in SEDEX, a not for profit membership organisation dedicated to driving improvements in ethical and responsible business practices in global supply chains.

Valpak

We use Valpak compliance services to ensure compliance with the UK Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations and the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations.

Environmental product accreditations

We work with leading food and beverage brands and manufacturers, who supply a range of products accredited as: Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance and Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP).