In August 2022, Pegasus World officially launched our new sustainability programme, Pegasus BetterWorld. As a leading Yorkshire-based multi-industry enterprise with divisions in textiles, cleaning & healthcare products, and fulfilment, we’re conscious of the ecological and social impact our industry has on the world. As our company grows, so does our responsibility towards society and the planet – not just in our local community, but in all areas of the world where our supply chain operates. That’s why we’ve launched Pegasus BetterWorld so we can build a business that works for the future.
What is Sustainability?
Sustainability means doing business in a way that minimises environmental and social impact while remaining financially viable. This means being fully aware of the impact our business has on the environment (e.g. emissions, resource use) and on society (e.g. working conditions in our own company and throughout our supply chain). Understanding this impact means we can start minimising its negative effects and actively seeking new, better ways to do business. That’s why we’ve appointed a new Sustainability Officer so we can better dedicate ourselves to this endeavour as we move forward.
Our Initiatives
CO2 emissions are among the greatest contributors to climate change, and that’s why we’ve cut down on our emissions by switching to all-electric forklifts in our two Leeds warehouses. We also encourage staff to cycle to work if they can, and have installed electric vehicle charging points at our new building for staff use.
Using recycled and other sustainable materials is a great way to improve our environmental footprint. Pegasus Group currently offers the Ekocloth chefwear range made from 100% recycled polyester, and we’re looking to expand this with more sustainable textile ranges in the future.
We believe no action is too small to make a difference, even seemingly minor things such as reusing cardboard boxes. That’s why we save and reuse 100% of the cardboard packaging that enters our warehouse. We’ve also developed a new, more space-efficient way of packaging Pegasus towels by compressing them into bales, saving cardboard and cutting down on emissions by reducing the number of shipments required.
We’ve drawn up an ethical sourcing policy which stipulates that all our supply partners must adhere to the ETI Base Code of labour rights. A further list of guidelines will be developed to promote ethical and environmentally friendly practices throughout our supply chain.
We’ve been active in our local community since 2020 when we donated 10,000 face masks alongside other items of PPE to two local charities, and last year when we planted trees around our office to improve the landscape and help offset carbon emissions. We plan to build on this further by partnering with local organisations for initiatives that will have a positive impact on our community.
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