GTBS GREEN VETTING OF SUPPLIERS ARE YOUR SUPPLIERS GREENOR NOT SO GREEN ?

GTBS SUPPLIER DIRECTORY Green is new buzz word in the hospitality industry Green is new buzz word in the hospitality industry 247 suppliers registered with Green/Devon Tourism Business Advice all of whom are registered free of charge 247 suppliers registered with Green/Devon Tourism Business Advice all of whom are registered free of charge Companies such as Tesco, Booker Cash & Carry, Post Offices, national building companies, Plymouth Water Taxis and many other suppliers who have very little to do with the environment and/or have any policies relating to the GTBS Companies such as Tesco, Booker Cash & Carry, Post Offices, national building companies, Plymouth Water Taxis and many other suppliers who have very little to do with the environment and/or have any policies relating to the GTBS Effectively free – yes, I did said FREE marketing Effectively free – yes, I did said FREE marketing Who are the winners and losers of this directory? Who are the winners and losers of this directory?

GREEN SUPPLIERS OR NOT? ALLIANCE Distributor company based in Cheshire Distributor company based in Cheshire No environmental or green credentials apparent No environmental or green credentials apparent Nothing under search for ‘green’, ‘sustainability’ or ‘environment’ Nothing under search for ‘green’, ‘sustainability’ or ‘environment’ Search ‘environmental products’: 6 products including can opener, ashtrays and hats! Search ‘environmental products’: 6 products including can opener, ashtrays and hats! Green supplier? NO! Green supplier? NO!

GREEN SUPPLIERS OR NOT? BUNZL DISTRIBUTION “Locally based business supplying local businesses” “Locally based business supplying local businesses” Wrong! - This is a distribution company, originating from Slovakia in the 1800 and now a world wide distribution business Wrong! - This is a distribution company, originating from Slovakia in the 1800 and now a world wide distribution business “One order, one invoice, one delivery”- sounds good! “One order, one invoice, one delivery”- sounds good! Allows the customer to make a profitable decision - not exactly an environmentally friendly statement. Allows the customer to make a profitable decision - not exactly an environmentally friendly statement. PROFIT – what about GREEN? PROFIT – what about GREEN? Does have its own environmental policy including ISO accreditation, meaning they have gained and implemented an environmental management system (North America only!) Does have its own environmental policy including ISO accreditation, meaning they have gained and implemented an environmental management system (North America only!) However, you can’t find a green product on their site and/or its impact on the environment However, you can’t find a green product on their site and/or its impact on the environment

GOOD PRACTICE GOJO® GREEN CERTIFIED FOAM HAND CLEANER A mild, biodegradable foam soap formula certified by Green Seal® and EcoLogo™ to meet their joint standard (GS41/CCD-104) for hand cleaners and hand soap. The certifications mean that the product has been rigorously tested by these unbiased, third- party organizations and meet standards for being environmentally responsible without sacrificing product performance. A mild, biodegradable foam soap formula certified by Green Seal® and EcoLogo™ to meet their joint standard (GS41/CCD-104) for hand cleaners and hand soap. The certifications mean that the product has been rigorously tested by these unbiased, third- party organizations and meet standards for being environmentally responsible without sacrificing product performance.

GREEN SUPPLIERS OR NOT? M & A ENVIRONMENTAL Offer eco friendly cleaning products and services to help green clean your business. We supply our very own range of toxic free cleaning, phosphate free cleaning, catering disposables, UK made cleaning fluids, 100% UK waste paper tissue products, bio compostable packaging, eco friendly cleaning systems, low energy catering equipment and design amongst many other ethical sourced products. Offer eco friendly cleaning products and services to help green clean your business. We supply our very own range of toxic free cleaning, phosphate free cleaning, catering disposables, UK made cleaning fluids, 100% UK waste paper tissue products, bio compostable packaging, eco friendly cleaning systems, low energy catering equipment and design amongst many other ethical sourced products.eco friendly cleaninggreen cleantoxic free cleaningphosphate free cleaning catering disposableseco friendly cleaninggreen cleantoxic free cleaningphosphate free cleaning catering disposables Each one of our green partner manufacturers have provided environmental policy information and proven ethical source and process of manufacture. We take the responsibility from you, so you know when you choose M&A Environmental we have done the background work we know is so important to you. Each one of our green partner manufacturers have provided environmental policy information and proven ethical source and process of manufacture. We take the responsibility from you, so you know when you choose M&A Environmental we have done the background work we know is so important to you. Challenge us Give us your top 5 cleaning products by volume and we’ll show you how we can save you money and you can save the planet FREE Green Audit Site visit and review of all products and applications currently in use, FREE report on our recommendations showing you how you can go green with your cleaning Franchise opportunities If you want to own a franchise for the best green eco friendly commercial cleaning product supply range in the UK... Challenge us Give us your top 5 cleaning products by volume and we’ll show you how we can save you money and you can save the planet FREE Green Audit Site visit and review of all products and applications currently in use, FREE report on our recommendations showing you how you can go green with your cleaning Franchise opportunities If you want to own a franchise for the best green eco friendly commercial cleaning product supply range in the UK... Challenge us FREE Green Audit Franchise opportunities Challenge us FREE Green Audit Franchise opportunities green my business NEW! Microfibre eco fluid green cleaning charts now available Green lady bin green my business NEW! Microfibre eco fluid green cleaning charts now available Green lady bin green my businessNEW! Microfibre eco fluid green cleaning charts now availableGreen lady bin green my businessNEW! Microfibre eco fluid green cleaning charts now availableGreen lady bin

PROFITEERING Microfibre Cloths Superb non woven micro cleaning cloth for unbelievable hygiene standards and detergent free cleaning action. Folded and used in a circular motion they will clean better than any other woven product and can be laundered with no softeners and bleaches over 200 times. Available in blue, red, green and yellow (for other associated products see Housekeeping please). Superb non woven micro cleaning cloth for unbelievable hygiene standards and detergent free cleaning action. Folded and used in a circular motion they will clean better than any other woven product and can be laundered with no softeners and bleaches over 200 times. Available in blue, red, green and yellow (for other associated products see Housekeeping please). Bunzl £2.50 Internet search – 39p! Bunzl £2.50 Internet search – 39p!

ACCREDITATION CRITERIA Operating to reduce their environmental impact Operating to reduce their environmental impact ISO accreditation – environmental management system and other green accreditations or awards ISO accreditation – environmental management system and other green accreditations or awards Evidence of an environmental policy / strategy Evidence of an environmental policy / strategy Manufacturing, sourcing or dealing in environmentally friendly products Manufacturing, sourcing or dealing in environmentally friendly products Reducing their carbon footprint – energy management Reducing their carbon footprint – energy management Sustainable operations Sustainable operations Local purchasing policy – source local area first supporting local economy Local purchasing policy – source local area first supporting local economy Recycling and waste management programme Recycling and waste management programme

ACCREDITATION CRITERIA cont’d Minimising / reducing packaging waste and/or reclaiming packaging from customer for recycling Minimising / reducing packaging waste and/or reclaiming packaging from customer for recycling Review transport routes to ensure efficient use of journeys to reduce fuel consumption Review transport routes to ensure efficient use of journeys to reduce fuel consumption Fair trade / organic products Fair trade / organic products Details green nature of products, their impact on the environment and waste disposal – data sheets – annual review of all products Details green nature of products, their impact on the environment and waste disposal – data sheets – annual review of all products Non profiteering – price match with other companies Non profiteering – price match with other companies Staff environmental awareness training Staff environmental awareness training Free green audit in line with the GTBS recommendations Free green audit in line with the GTBS recommendations

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Accreditation Accreditation recommendation by three other businesses? – evidence based? recommendation by three other businesses? – evidence based? Have to meet identified criteria or guidelines– 7 our of 10? Have to meet identified criteria or guidelines– 7 our of 10? Certificate as approved supplier under GTBS banner? Certificate as approved supplier under GTBS banner? Free or charge advertising and marketing fee? Free or charge advertising and marketing fee? Permission to use logo Permission to use logo List of recommended and accredited suppliers List of recommended and accredited suppliers Annual audit – confirmation of green credentials Annual audit – confirmation of green credentials List of aspiring green suppliers? List of aspiring green suppliers?