--- title: INPACS leading the way on sustainability description: We are pleased to announce that INPACS has been awarded the platinum EcoVadis medal with INPACS now belonging to the top 1% of companies assessed under the programme. image: https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hubfs/eco%20vardis%20platinum.jpg --- [![Cherwell Workplace Solutions](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Cherwell%20Workplace%20Solutions.png?width=1035&height=289&name=Cherwell%20Workplace%20Solutions.png "Cherwell Workplace Solutions")](http://www.cherwell-online.co.uk) ![](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Cherwell%20Workplace%20Solutions%202020/images/phone_head.png?width=14&name=phone_head.png) 01926 817585 ![](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Cherwell%20Workplace%20Solutions%202020/images/email_head.png?width=14&name=email_head.png) sales@cherwell-online.co.uk ![](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Cherwell%20Workplace%20Solutions%202020/images/globe_head.png?width=14&name=globe_head.png) www.cherwell-online.co.uk - [Our Services](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-services/) - [Advisory Services](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-services/advisory-services/) - [Supply Chain Management Service](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-services/supply-chain-management-service/) - [Environmental Services](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-services/environmental-services/) - [Information Technology Services](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-services/information-technology-services/) - [Training Services](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-services/training-services/) - [Our Products](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/) - [First Aid & Healthcare](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/first-aid-and-healthcare/) - [Floorcare](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/floorcare/) - [Green and Sustainable Products](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/green-and-sustainable-products/) - [Housekeeping and Laundry Supplies](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/housekeeping-and-laundry-supplies/) - [Janitorial Equipment](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/janitorial-equipment/) - [Kitchen And Catering Supplies](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/kitchen-and-catering-supplies/) - [Office Supplies](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/office-supplies/) - [Personal Protective Equipment](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/personal-protective-equipment/) - [Washroom Hygiene](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/washroom-hygiene/) - [Waste Management](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/waste-management/) - [Our Customers](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-customers/) - [Catering & Hospitality](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-customers/catering-and-hospitality/) - [Contract Cleaners and FM](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-customers/contract-services/) - [Education](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-customers/education/) - [Healthcare](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-customers/healthcare/) - [About Us](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/) - [The Royal Warrant](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/the-royal-warrant/) - [Capable Logistics](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/capable-logistics/) - [Charity Support](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/charity-contributions/) - [Measured Quality](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/measured-quality/) - [Meet our Team](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/meet-our-team/) - [Partners & Suppliers](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/our-partners-and-suppliers/) - [Sustainability & The Environment](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/sustainability-and-the-environment/) - [Areas We Cover](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/areas-we-cover/) - [News](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/) - [Contact Us](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/contact-us/) - # INPACS leading the way on sustainability ![eco vardis platinum](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/eco%20vardis%20platinum.jpg?width=185&name=eco%20vardis%20platinum.jpg) ## EcoVardis Platinum Award The world leading *EcoVadis* programme (see [ecovadis.com](http://ecovadis.com)) provides a rigorous framework for evaluating corporate sustainability practices and in communicating these to customers and suppliers alike. We are pleased to announce that INPACS has been awarded the platinum *EcoVadis* medal with INPACS now belonging to the top 1% of companies assessed under the programme. This result demonstrates the continuing efforts of INPACS members to foster sustainable business practices within their operations, supply chains and markets. The award of the Platinum medal follows achieving the Gold standard in the previous two years and demonstrates the commitment of INPACS to be a leader in promoting sustainability within the cleaning and hygiene industry. This year, INPACS was recognized in particular for its efforts in the area of reducing carbon emissions and promoting ‘a circular economy’ through recycling together with our partners. ## Using recyclable packaging materials in product packaging At present throughout Europe (including the UK) the rates of landfill and incineration of plastic waste remain high at 31 % and 39 %, respectively. Investment in new plastic recycling capacity has remained low and this has pushed much plastic waste disposal into incineration, resulting in an increase in carbon emissions. As we can see the impact of recycling plastics can be dramatic: ![recycle infographic](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/recycle%20infographic.png?width=247&name=recycle%20infographic.png) In promoting a circular economy, INPACS has set as its key goal that the packaging of all own brand products should be recyclable to the highest extent possible and the balance reused (rather than sent to incineration). This is consistent with the European Union *European Plastics Strategy* that all plastic packaging within commercial product markets is reusable or recyclable by 2030. This is a significant initiative and when fully achieved will place INPACS and members at the forefront of developing products which meet the most demanding of sustainability objectives. [Jeremy Hodge](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/author/jeremy-hodge) 08 Apr 2021 [INPACS](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/tag/inpacs), [Sustainability](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/tag/sustainability) ## Read On ### [The Disposables Configurator With pressure on EU member states to follow the Single-Use Plastics Directive, 2019, our colleagues...](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/the-disposables-configurator) ### [Supplier Surcharges Notification In recent weeks we have seen a steadily growing number of suppliers impose surcharges on the goods...](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/container-costs-0) ### [Meeting the demand for hand sanitisers The pandemic has dramatically reshaped attitudes to the availability of hand soap and sanitiser...](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/meeting-the-demand-for-hand-sanitisers) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com) [Follow us on Twitter](https://www.twitter.com) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com) © 2026 All rights reserved. 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