Sustainability

Sustainability at Remtek Workplace

At Remtek Workplace, sustainability shapes every part of what we do. As a trusted supplier of assistive technology and workplace adjustment services, we recognise that delivering positive outcomes means protecting both people and the environment. Our commitment to sustainability is built into our operations, supply chain, and partnerships, and reflects our responsibilities as a Disability Confident Employer and a business focused on social value.

Environmental Responsibility and Our Net Zero Commitment

We are working towards an 85% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2016 as our baseline year. We are proud to have already achieved a 63.4% reduction in direct emissions by 2021.

Our key initiatives include;

Energy Efficiency

Retrofitting our offices with energy-efficient lighting and low-flow water systems

Paperless

Operating a paperless approach, including electronic invoicing across our supply chain

Reducing transport emissions through:

Homeworking for over 40% of our workforce

Transitioning to electric vehicles within our fleet

Smarter scheduling of field engineers to minimise travel time and mileage

Recycling

Diverting over 95% of our waste from landfill through our partnership with JWS Waste and Recycling

Refurbishment

Prioritising refurbished and recyclable equipment wherever possible

Ethical and Sustainable Supply Chain

We are committed to working with partners who share our values. Our supply chain initiatives include:

UK based Placing over 90% of assistive technology and equipment orders with UK-based SMEs, and 1% with voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs)

Code of Conduct Securing agreement to our Sustainability and Ethics Code of Conduct from 98% of suppliers

Supplier Audits Carrying out annual supplier audits to ensure alignment with circular economy principles and ethical business practices

UK manufactury Favouring UK-manufactured, repairable and recyclable products wherever possible

Collaboration Collaborating with partners to develop low-impact, user-focused solutions

Smart Systems and Infrastructure

Our cloud-based CRM system, which is GDPR compliant and fully scalable, helps us reduce infrastructure demands while enhancing service delivery. It provides:

Early warnings to help prevent service disruptions

Smooth communication across all teams

Full audit trails that support responsible operational management

Social Value and Inclusive Growth

Sustainability for us means supporting people as well as the environment. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, with over 15% of our team identifying as disabled or neurodiverse. We are committed to growing this figure through:

Inclusive recruitment and retention practices

Apprenticeships and work placements developed in partnership with local social enterprises and SEND support organisations

Supporting career development into permanent and leadership roles

Accountability and Continuous Improvement

Our Chief Operations Officer leads our carbon reduction programme and oversees sustainability performance across our business. We ensure continuous improvement through:

Annual carbon audits

Monthly reviews of waste, emissions and compliance

Regular supplier reviews against environmental and ethical standards

Board-level oversight of our progress and plans

Working Together for a Sustainable Future

Sustainability is part of how we deliver value at Remtek Workplace. We are committed to working alongside our clients and communities to achieve shared environmental goals, deliver real social value, and help create a positive future for all.