At CLEAN, sustainability is more than a goal - it’s a responsibility. As one of the UK’s leading commercial laundry services, we are committed to driving meaningful change by reducing emissions, improving efficiency, and fostering industry-wide collaboration. Our ambitious Sustainable 7 Strategy sets new standards for environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership in the textile care industry.
Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future
We recognise the impact of our operations and are committed to embedding sustainability into every aspect of our business. Our approach focuses on
Sustainable Partnerships
Collaborating with customers, suppliers, and industry leaders to promote responsible business practices
Emissions Reduction
Minimising our carbon footprint by addressing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, which classify greenhouse gas sources in an organisation’s value chain.
Energy Efficiency
Investing in low-energy technology, renewable energy resources, and operational improvements.
Transparency &?Accountability
Proving straightforward, measurable progress through ESG reporting and continuous improvement.
Continuous?Improvement
Always striving to innovate and improve for a lasting impact.
Our Sustainability Matrix
To track our progress and drive meaningful change, we have developed the CLEAN Sustainability Matrix - a framework designed to assess, measure and guide our ESG initiatives.
The matrix serves as both a strategic roadmap and a visual representation of our sustainability journey, highlighting key milestones and areas for continued growth. By integrating sustainable practices into every decision we make, we aim to lead by example and set new industry standards.
What We Have Achieved So Far:
We recognise the impact of our operations and are committed to embedding sustainability into every aspect of our business. Our approach focuses on:
Transitioned to using processed and packaging products that are 100% recyclable
25% reduction
in CO2 emission
Validated CO2 emissions
at each site
50% reduction
in cardboard usage
Achieved the ROSPA President award
13 years in a row
Integrated independent audit programme
Reduced first-aid incidents in one year by 22%