As a leading sustainable supplier of trash bags and wholesale plastic bags in Singapore, we at Allswell Polythene recognize the significant influence our actions can have on the environment, society, and business sustainability, which is why we hold a strong sense of social responsibility to make a positive impact in the world. For the initiatives put in place to embrace sustainability, Allswell Polythene has been recently awarded the Gold Medal in EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment.
While most businesses today do what they can to save the environment, we are different in the fact that environmental stewardship is at the core of our business values. By providing innovative and sustainable plastic bags and advocating sustainable practices across our supply chain, we strive to play a role in reducing plastic pollution and advancing circular economies.
To that end, we are committed to pursuing responsible growth by aligning with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles and acknowledging the sound business rationale for sustainable practices. Throughout 2022, we have diligently worked towards our ESG goals and are proud of the significant progress we have made in various key areas, namely improved energy efficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and diversification of eco-product choices. These are topmost on the list of our environmental policy and the main focus of our 2025 objectives.
In order to reach our energy efficiency goal post, we are working on optimizing operation processes, adopting more energy-efficient technologies, and promoting energy awareness among our workforce. So far, we have made considerable progress on these latter two strategies and have already achieved a 13% reduction as of 2022 through measures such as:
- Upgrading equipment for higher energy efficiency
- Implementing smart energy management practices
Meanwhile, our efforts to curb carbon emissions have yielded considerable results during 2022, with a notable 13% decrease compared to the previous year. This year’s progress can be attributed to a series of targeted measures designed to curtail fuel consumption within our delivery fleet and promote operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and lower carbon footprint. These initiatives include:
- Strategic route optimization
- Minimizing unnecessary trips to the warehouse
- Rigorous vehicle maintenance program
Lastly, we are also on track to diversify our offerings to include more products made from sustainable and recycled materials. If this comes as a surprise, it is important to note that not all plastic bags are equal as some are eco-friendlier, such as those made from recycled resins. As of 2023, we have reached the halfway point of this goal, and we intend to continue our efforts through continuous innovation and cooperation with our key suppliers to align with Singapore’s sustainability standards.
Conclusion
As one of the few environmentally conscious suppliers of garbage and plastic bags in Singapore, we are determined to continually enhance our environmental impact on Singapore’s sustainable future. The concrete outcomes above reflect our commitment to driving sustainability, responsible business practices, and positive change.
Moving forward, we remain resolute in pursuing our ESG objectives and shall continue to enhance our initiatives beyond those we have set for 2025. We are confident that our unwavering dedication towards continuous improvement will lead us to make more significant contributions to make our world more sustainable and resilient.