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Specialist commercial cleaning firm, The Clean Space, has launched its first-ever ESG Report 2024, marking a major milestone in its journey towards a more sustainable and socially responsible business.
The report outlines the company’s achievements over the past 12 months including reducing its carbon footprint and promoting ethical practices to foster inclusivity and support local communities. It also lays out ambitious plans for 2025/26.
Underpinning the company’s commitment to ESG is The Clean Space’s introduction this year of a new Operations System, a critical tool for enhancing operational efficiency and transparency. This significant investment facilitates improved tracking of its environmental impact, ensuring that goals are met with greater accountability, embedding sustainability and innovation into the heart of day-to-day operations.
Key environmental achievements this year include:
- An increased number of operational staff using public transport to travel to client sites, up from 63 per cent in 2022 to 78 per cent resulting in a major reduction in overall transportation emissions.
- A move to eco-friendly, biodegradable and non-toxic solutions paired with recyclable plastic concentrate sachets to reduce waste and environmental impact which now accounts for 76 per cent of all products.
- An increase to 97 per cent of all cleaning equipment being energy-efficient, with increased use of battery-operated vacuums and machinery, significantly reducing energy consumption.
In 2024, the company also took several meaningful actions to uplift the communities it serves, participating in a range of charity and volunteer initiatives supporting causes that foster inclusivity, mental health awareness, and community wellbeing. These include: supporting the Trussell Trust with team members delivering on behalf of the food bank; providing cleaning and support on behalf of the Ronald McDonald House Charities, which provides a vital home-away-from-home for families of children receiving life-saving treatments; and supporting social housing provider L&Q by removing waste at one of its developments and restoring the area into a cleaner, fresher, and more welcoming environment.
The company’s commitment to fair compensation also continues with 76 per cent of staff in 2024 paid the Real Living Wage or higher, with the ultimate goal of reaching 100 per cent of the workforce.
In 2025, The Clean Space has committed to obtaining the Ecovadis accreditation which is recognised for its rigorous assessment of corporate sustainability practices across global supply chains. The aim is to create greater accountability, transparency, and formalise its ESG commitments.
Other planned initiatives for 2025/26 include:
- The implementation of energy-saving technologies across all office and operational sites to lower energy consumption by 15 per cent.
- A reduction in overall carbon emissions by 20 per cent compared to the 2020 baseline.
- The introduction of water-efficient cleaning methods, aiming to reduce water usage in operations by 10 per cent.
- A reduction in the waste sent to landfill by 30 per cent with increased recycling rates across all operations.
Charlie Mowat, Founder & CEO at The Clean Space, said: “Our vision for the future is clear: to create clean spaces that support not just physical health but also the wellbeing of the planet and society. As we continue on this path, we are driven by our mission to contribute to a more sustainable, equitable world. While 2024 has been a pivotal year of progress, this is just the beginning. We are committed to continuous improvement, ensuring our impact leaves a cleaner, greener legacy for the future.”
To view the report click here.
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