Delivering Sustainable Solutions - We Believe In Better
Sustainability is core to how Bunzl does business. From sourcing sustainable product and packaging solutions in an ethical and responsible way, to consolidating them in an environmentally efficient operating model, our approach helps us to minimise social and environmental impact while maximising value.
We Believe In Better
Bunzl Plc, a global leader with operations across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and the UK and Ireland, is committed to fostering a more sustainable and equitable future. For more information please explore our global sustainability strategy here. As part of the Bunzl Plc group, Bunzl Asia-Pacific brings our global sustainability vision to life with a focus on the unique needs of the Asia-Pacific region. Our ‘We Believe in Better’ sustainability strategy, outlines key initiatives and ensures accountability to our commitments. Interpath, as part of Bunzl Asia -Pacific, proudly champion sustainability leadership by providing locally tailored, impactful solutions. Our 'We Believe in Better' strategy serves as a guiding North Star, shaping our business decisions and empowering our customers to achieve their sustainability goals.
Embedding Ethical Supply Chains
We aim to lead by example in ethical conduct, promoting better labour and environmental practices throughout our supply chain. More information about our work to uphold human rights, ensuring fair working conditions and eliminating modern slavery is available in our:
• Ethical Sourcing Policy
• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Modern Slavery Statement
We strive to use our purchasing power for good. We are committed to leveraging procurement to support the conservation, protection and improvement of the environment and community. Accordingly, we hold our suppliers to comparable standards and encourage them to adopt sustainable practices and a continuous improvement approach in their product sourcing.
We Partner with Third Parties for Verification
We participate in several third-party verification schemes to ensure transparency and enable our customers to make informed purchasing decisions. As an EcoVadis member, we are part of the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings.
As a member of Sedex, we transparently share data on social and environmental sustainability
Ensuring Everyone Counts
Our people and the communities we operate in are at the heart of our success. We foster an equitable and inclusive work environment, that prioritises health, happiness, and wellbeing. We achieve this through our safety-first approach, flexible working arrangements, and mental health support. As part of Bunzl Asia Pacific, our rich wellbeing culture has been recognised through Great Place to Work certification since 2023.
We Celebrate Diversity Inside and Outside of Bunzl
As part of Bunzl Asia-Pacific we are part of the following programs:
• Inspiring Women in Bunzl: Our program which champions female participation and development across our businesses.
• Reconciliation Action Plan: Our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan is our commitment to delivering value through meaningful actions that facilitate equitable outcomes for First Nations businesses and communities in Australia.
Inspiring Women in Bunzl
Our program which champions female participation and development across our businesses.
Reconciliation Action Plan
Our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan is our commitment to delivering value through meaningful actions that facilitate equitable outcomes for First Nations businesses and communities in Australia.
Accelerating climate Action
As part of Bunzl Asia Pacific, we are committed to achieving Net Zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, and Net Zero across Scope 1, 2, and 3 by 2050. Our regional Carbon Roadmap outlines the necessary steps to meet these targets. Our Environmental Policy, supported by a certified ISO 14001 environmental management system, demonstrates our commitment to minimising environmental impact through sustainable practices and regulatory compliance.
We are committed to Net Zero Emissions
At Interpath, we are always looking for ways to enhance energy efficiency across our site. In late 2022, we relocated to our new facility in Somerton, which features rooftop solar. As a result, we achieved a 19% reduction in carbon emissions by 2023 compared to our previous site, which did not have solar. We have been tracking our scope 3 emissions from our goods and services for several years, and have a plan in place to address them. We have recently advanced this plan by engaging with our largest suppliers to better understand their carbon reduction efforst while informing them of our policies, targets, and other requirements.
Transitioning to Circularity
As a member of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), we continually look for new ways to reduce the negative impacts of our packaging – and we report our progress every year in our APCO Annual Report. We are innovating in product and packaging. We embed circular economy principles to reduce our environmental impact and are committed to the phase-out of problematic and unnecessary single-use plastics packaging as well as sourcing reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging where possible. In early 2023, we overhauled our packaging process, introducing the following improvements: Reduced excessive printing by 50% and limited ink usage to just two sides of our cartons. Resized small cartons to maximize space efficiency and minimize unused capacity. Introduced an extra-small carton that eliminates the need for void fill or additional protective materials. Ensured production uses 100% recycled content, with all printing done using water-soluble ink.
We Are Proactively Enabling Better Customer Choices
To support customers through their procurement processes and recommend the most sustainable product and packaging for their needs, we’ve trained select employees to become Sustainability Ambassadors. Our Ambassadors share their knowledge and expertise throughout New Zealand.