Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing Policy

Introduction

This Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing Policy outlines Bar Supplies Sussex Ltd’s (‘the Company’, ‘we’, ‘us’ or ‘our’) commitment to conducting business responsibly and with integrity. We recognise the importance of minimising our environmental impact, promoting ethical practices, and ensuring that the products we supply are sourced in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.

Environmental Responsibility

We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations and promoting sustainability throughout our business. Our approach includes:
• Reducing waste by working with suppliers that use recyclable, compostable, or reusable packaging.
• Minimising energy consumption and improving efficiency across our warehouses and offices.
• Recycling materials such as cardboard, plastics, and paper wherever possible.
• Promoting environmentally responsible products, such as biodegradable disposables and eco-friendly cleaning chemicals.
• Continuously reviewing our processes to identify opportunities for improvement.

Ethical Sourcing

We expect all suppliers and business partners to uphold high ethical standards and comply with all relevant legislation. Our sourcing principles include:
• Ensuring suppliers comply with applicable labour, health and safety, and environmental laws.
• Prohibiting the use of forced, bonded, or child labour.
• Promoting fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect for all workers.
• Sourcing materials responsibly and transparently.
• Engaging with suppliers that share our commitment to sustainable and ethical practices.

Community and People

We are a family-run business that values our people and the communities we serve. We provide a safe, inclusive, and respectful working environment and support local employment wherever possible. We also encourage our team to participate in community and environmental initiatives that contribute positively to our region.

Governance and Continuous Improvement

This policy is supported by senior management and forms part of our broader commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices. We will review and update our sustainability objectives annually to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with best practices in our industry.

The policy was approved by the Managing Director.