• Skip navigation
• Accessibility
• Site Map
• 

Internet Ordering

CSR and the Environment

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility can be viewed as the actions undertaken by UKOS over and above what is required legally, when it comes to addressing its own competitive interests and those of its employees, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.

By taking account of the economic, social and environmental impacts of its activities UKOS seeks to maximise the benefits that its operations confer, whilst minimising any downsides.

Sustainability and the Environment

Sustainability is defined as the best outcomes for both human and environmental resources both now and into the indefinite future and is the guiding principle of UKOS’s environmental policies.

What Practical Steps Has UKOS Undertaken With Regards To Responsible Corporate Behaviour and the Environment?

• UKOS hold the BS EN ISO 14001 accreditation.
• UKOS has a strict policy of only working with suppliers who share its commitment to CSR and stipulate environmental criteria in tenders.
• UKOS branded products contained within its A-Z+ catalogue are sourced from manufacturers who have been carefully selected to meet UKOS environmental, social and ethical criteria.
• UKOS supplies over 11,000 products which are either helpful to the enviroment or which provide benefit to growers and suppliers in Third World countries.

What Further Resources Can UKOS Provide with Regards to its Undertakings Toward Responsible Corporate Behaviour?

• The UKOS Corporate Social Responsibility Policy provides further detail with regard to the commitments that UKOS has undertaken toward its various stakeholders, the communities in which it operates and the wider environment.
• Jerry Young, a member of the UKOS senior management team is available to answer any questions or queries concerning UKOS policies with regards to corporate social responsibility, Sustainability and The Environment.

Useful Links

• Sustainability — A comprehensive definition from Wikipedia
• Earth Share — US environmental and conservation organisations
• Environmental Defense Fund — Practical solutions to environmental problems
• Fairtrade — Assisting disadvantaged producers in the developing world
• The Swan Logo — Eco friendly labelling from the Nordic nations
• The Forest Stewardship Council — Caring for the world’s forests
• TCO Development — Environmentally friendly office equipment

Top