At Sinclairs, our environmental and social ethics are second to none. But that’s nothing new; they always have been and always will be.
We’re locally aware
Sinclairs is based on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. We’re surrounded by breathtaking countryside and we want to keep it that way – that’s why we work tirelessly to reduce our impact on the environment.
• We use raw materials sparingly
• We maintain our machinery to the highest levels
Sinclairs is based on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. We’re surrounded by breathtaking countryside and we want to keep it that way – that’s why we work tirelessly to reduce our impact on the environment.
• We use raw materials sparingly
• We maintain our machinery to the highest levels
• We continuously review our processes at all levels of our business to minimise waste and use energy as efficiently as possible
• We strive to streamline our use of packaging
• We are corporate members of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust
• We’re good neighbours and are deeply involved in local community projects.
• We strive to streamline our use of packaging
• We are corporate members of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust
• We’re good neighbours and are deeply involved in local community projects.
We think of WorldAware™ as our corporate social responsibility badge of honour. Not only does it represent our commitment to our own environment, it also represents our stance on trading with emerging markets.
• All our products and packaging are made from 100% recyclable materials
• 100% of our product materials are from sustainable sources, certified by the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) or recycled
• All our products and packaging are made from 100% recyclable materials
• 100% of our product materials are from sustainable sources, certified by the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) or recycled
• We ensure our paper comes from sources where workers’ civil rights are not violated
• We do not buy paper made from genetically modified trees
• We do not buy paper made from illegally harvested wood – whether from natural forests, or from forests which have been cleared to make way for plantations or other non-forest enterprises
• We monitor all our suppliers to ensure they conduct their business in an ethical manner.
• We do not buy paper made from genetically modified trees
• We do not buy paper made from illegally harvested wood – whether from natural forests, or from forests which have been cleared to make way for plantations or other non-forest enterprises
• We monitor all our suppliers to ensure they conduct their business in an ethical manner.
OUR ACCREDITATIONS
ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System accreditation
ISO 14002 Environmental Management System on target for accreditation in 2008
ISO 14002 Environmental Management System on target for accreditation in 2008
