Environment

BPR Group is committed to operating to the highest environmental standards and our passion for environmental issues.

ISO14001

BPR Group has achieved ISO14001 accreditation. This ensures that all our policies and procedures are working correctly and are well maintained.

All staff receive training on our objectives and targets and we have an active sustainability team helping to implement procedures and continually improve our environmental performance.

BPR Group Carbon Footprint

BPR Group has calculated its carbon footprint for the last 4 years. We work continually to reduce the carbon intensity of our operations. Our current carbon reduction plan includes the following measures:

Implementation of an improved carbon footprint data collection and monitoring system and formal energy reduction procedures
Trial of new energy saving technologies (including SMART meters, Voltage Optimization management device, PIR sensors and timers)
With a fleet of 25 trucks, actively managing our transport emissions is a high priority. Techniques used include eco-driver training for all drivers, driver performance league tables and use of telematic driver monitoring system
Removal of surplus lighting in office and warehouse
Our staff are passionate about environmental issues. Our active green team runs internal training for other staff, maintains our environmental management system and ensures that we achieve the targets set out in our action plan.

BPR Group Awards

Paper Round wins top environmental prize

Recycling company, Paper Round, won a top prize at Wednesday’s prestigious Business Commitment to the Environment (BCE) Environmental Leadership Awards ceremony in London.

The company won the SME Premier Award for its comprehensive environmental management system (EMS). Results included a 92% recycling rate, 100% diversion of waste from landfill and a reduction in electricity use at its warehouse by 30%.

Sustainable City Award 2010- Highly Commended

This year Paper Round was highly commended in two of the City Sustainability Awards categories, Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Management in SMEs.

It is a great honour to get recognition for our efforts from a such respected award. We will continue to work towards reducing environmental impact of our operations while helping our customers to manage their waste in the most sustainable way possible.

Sustainable City Award 2009- Best Environmental Management

Sustainable City Award 2009- Best Environmental Management in SMEs

The award was in recognition of internal improvements Paper Round made to be more sustainable. According to Director Bill Swan “Last year we decided to look a fresh at our own operations to ensure that our environmental performance was truly exceptional. We are delighted that our hard work has been recognised by this sought-after award”

Thames Gateway Business Awards 2009 - Winner

The Thames Gateway Business Awards reward entrepreneurial skills and the passion for success that exists across the Thames Gateway area.

The judges said they had chosen Paper Round because of its thorough approach to improving its environmental performance and for its staff engagement

Archant Environmental Awards 2009 - Highly Commended

The Archant Environmental Awards recognise the environmental efforts of organisations and individuals. This category rewards local businesses who have made a positive contribution to providing an environmentally friendly business practice.

Paper Round was highly commended in the Best Environmental Business of the Year category.

Archant Environmental Awards 2008 - Finalist

The Archant Environmental Awards recognise the environmental efforts of a wide range of organisations and individuals. This category rewards local businesses who have made a positive contribution to providing an environmentally friendly business practice.

Paper Round was shortlisted for the Green Business of the Year category.

Fast Growth Business Awards 2008 - Runner up / Shortlisted Business of the Year

The Fast Growth Business Awards (FGBA) celebrates the very best of the UK’s most ambitious businesses.

Since 2000 Paper Round has sustained a 37% growth rate and now helps over 3,700 clients within the London area improve their environmental performance.

Mayor of London's Green Procurement Code 2007 - Best Newcomer

The Mayor of London's Green Procurement Code supports London based organisations committed to reducing their environmental impact through responsible purchasing.

Paper Round won the award for our extensive use of recycled, fair trade and environmental products throughout our operations.

Thames Gateway Business Awards 2007 - Environmental Business of the Year

This award recognises the efforts of businesses to encourage sustainability and actively reduce their environmental impact.

Entrants need to show how they have integrated sustainability into their practices, products or services and made measurable improvements to their sustainable business practices through more effective management of operations or innovation.