Sustainability & Innovation

Journey Towards a Sustainable Future

#phAMBITION is our group sustainability programme. It aims to build upon our sustainability successes so far and set new targets and goals whilst unlocking the power of change. Our programme is aimed at addressing the social and environmental challenges of the next decade with commitments to improve the lives and wellbeing of our people with the smallest environmental footprint.

We have considered the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) against our value chain to better understand risks and opportunities and drive positive change. That is why our strategy is focused on addressing key sustainability impacts and opportunities throughout our value chain.

We are focusing on the importance of a holistic approach to sustainability development and improving wellbeing. We are continuously looking for global trends fuelling a regenerative approach to protect our People and Planet building circular inclusive value chain, with positive choices.

Corporate Sustainability Program

Sustainability is an increasingly important issue for the future and our group is bringing it to the forefront of our business. For us, the challenge of sustainable transformation is balancing the need to keep our business in motion while making changes to reach our sustainability ambitions.

We understand that becoming sustainable doesn’t happen overnight. It takes many smaller steps, sometimes challenging and some into the unknown, to really take a business sustainability to the next level and beyond. We are committed to building for a more sustainable future – together with internal and external stakeholders.

Our first step has been to identify the areas where we need to make the most changes to reduce our CO2 footprint. Our pursuit of Zero Waste, Say ‘No’ to plastics and Energy efficiency stems from this.

phAMBITION is OUR journey towards a sustainable future which supports a healthy, thriving world and promotes well-being for us all, for generations to come.

This is a fundamental transformation of what we do, to create growth and shared value whilst keeping sustainability at our core.

How PH integrates sustainability in its business practices.

We have structured our ambitions into ‘5 R’s’.

These form the cornerstone of our sustainability program.

  • Reduce

    For us, reduce is the beginning of our story and the ‘gatekeeper’ to consuming less. We see this as the foundation of achieving a lighter footprint. Small changes can have a big impact – if we all commit to reduce, together we’ll make a big difference.

  • Rethink

    What can we do differently? We want to turn off the ‘auto pilot’ and rethink our approach so that every decision moves us closer to our #phAMBITION. We want to think and rethink, to challenge the norm and make positive change. We aim to create an environment that’s fuelled by mindfulness supporting each other, our communities, and our world.

  • Research

    We are curious and we want you to be curious too. None of us have all the answers but our mantra is always to find out more. Together with our shared knowledge we can create better solutions. We don’t just jump on the bandwagon. Our most important word is ‘why?’ and our decisions are rooted in evidence, science, and knowledge.

  • Recycle

    We want to take a more holistic approach, to understand the lifecycle of our waste so that we can be responsive and responsible. We know it can be complicated! We’ll bring clarity to how waste can be disposed of responsibly.

  • Restore

    It’s not enough just to be ‘less bad’. We plan to restore and restore to better. We see our world as a community not a commodity and we want to play our part in restoring that community.

Innovation-driven approach towards greener solutions.

PH Group divisions are actively engaged in innovation-driven projects and green initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability and reducing environmental impact. Here are some examples:​

Polyco Healthline

Sustainable Product Development: Polyco Healthline introduced the Polyflex Eco range, the first reusable gloves made partly from recycled plastics, demonstrating a commitment to reducing plastic waste. ​polycohealthline.com

Eco-Friendly Packaging: They pioneered the switch from plastic to paper-stemmed cotton buds in 2016 and were the first in the UK to use paper bundle bands for industrial gloves, reducing plastic usage in packaging. ​

Energy Efficiency Initiatives: The company reduced electricity consumption by nearly 50% through solar power installations and daylight panels, and achieved a further 26% reduction with timed LED lighting. ​

Brosch Direct

Waste Reduction Efforts: The company recycles all waste cardboard and plastic on-site and maintains 100% pallet recycling through recovery and repair. ​

ThermoFibre

Bespoke Sustainable Packaging Solutions: With an in-house pulp development lab and design team, ThermoFibre assists companies in transitioning to more sustainable fibre-based packaging solutions. ​

Responsible and sustainable sourcing: Transforming agricultural by-products like bamboo, bagasse and wood pulp into recyclable, compostable fibre products and packaging.

Fibre Revolution

Next-Generation Sustainable Materials: Fibre Revolution utilises PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber technology to produce sustainable, high-performance fibre-based packaging and single-use products, offering sustainable single-use alternatives to plastics.

SafeDon

​Waste Reduction: The individual dispensing mechanism decreases accidental glove removal and waste, while the compact packaging design reduces logistic costs and packaging.

Otect

Advanced Protective Solutions: Otect focuses on developing high-performance cleanroom protective equipment that reduces environmental impact while maintaining high safety standards.​

These initiatives reflect PH Group’s dedication to fostering innovation and sustainability across its divisions, contributing to a greener and more responsible future.