Julius Rutherfoord & Co, a commercial cleaning company based in Battersea, London, providing professional cleaning services since 1994, has achieved certification to The Planet Mark.  

This is Julius Rutherfoord & Co’s second year of business carbon footprint reporting and certification to The Planet Mark. They first calculated the carbon footprint of their London head office operations for the year ending March 2019 and set a target to reduce emissions by 5% annually. 

Julius Rutherfoord & Co’s total carbon footprint for the year ending March 2020 was 79.1 tCO2e, an increase of 8.8% from the year ending 2019. Julius Rutherfoord & Co’s total carbon per employee for the year ending was 1.21 tCO2e. The total of 1.61 tCO2e per employee is an increase of 32.5% from the year ending 2019.  

Julius Rutherfoord & Co also measured its Social Value contribution for the year ending 2020. Julius Rutherfoord reported on 8 Social Value measures with the top three contributors being employing local staff, donations and saved commute, contributing a total of £699,973. 

Steve Malkin, Founder and CEO of The Planet Mark, commented: “I’m pleased that Julius Rutherfoord & Co has achieved certification to The Planet Mark for the second year. The company is laying the foundations for positive change, from embracing new technologies to implementing efficiency measures to cut down on waste. Measuring its Social Value contribution is also a promising step, evidencing an all-encompassing approach to sustainability. I look forward to continuing to work with Julius Rutherfoord & Co towards a shared sustainable future.” 

Julius Rutherfoord & Co believes its strong commitment to protecting and having a positive impact on the environment is integral to its success as a business. From low-water usage technologies to non-chemical cleaning agents in pre-dosed dispensers; as well as its award–winning contract management app which reduces paper consumption, the company has several initiatives to reduce its impact on the environment.  

The cleaning industry is primed for real change in sustainability. Through taking close care of its supply chain, becoming knowledgeable about the impacts of chemicals in cleaning supplies and their correct disposal, the industry and its clients can quickly become much more resilient to the impacts of climate change in the future. As businesses more widely become more aware of the environmental impact of their supply chains, the cleaning industry will have to react accordingly to promote sustainable products and practices. 

CERTIFIED  YEAR 2

This is to certify that Julius Rutherfoord has achieved a reduction in its carbon footprint and is committed to continous improvement in sustainability. Valid to 30 June 2021 Steve Malkin Founder The Planet Mark Sir Tim Smit KBE Co-Founder The Eden Project

MEASURE absolute carbon reduction 1.61 carbon reduction per employee We are committed to reducing our carbon emmissions yearly so that together, we can all halt climate change Total carbon footprint 79.1 tCO2e tCO2e Reporting boundary : Head office, Battersea Emission sources : Electricity, T&D, Water, Waste, paper use, fleet Reporting period : 1 April 2019 –31 March 2020 ENGAGE 48 FTE employees Suppliers We engage our employees and wider stakeholders to unlock their talent and knowledge to drive year on year progress in sustainability. COMMUNICATE We recognise that transparent communication is essential for transformational change and we quantifiably report on 8 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS SOCIAL VALUE Total Social Value £699,973 We measure our contribution to society in terms of employment, work placements and apprenticeships, volunteering and donations, procurement and carbon

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