Sustainability
At VOW we provide flexible, sustainable and innovative supplies and services to UK resellers.
Our purpose is to go beyond the norm to create better outcomes. Working in a trustworthy and
responsible way and staying in line with VOW legislation.
OUR CSR PILLARS
Activities related to each of our CSR pillars is supported by our values, good governance,
compliance and regular Board Level reviews.
Our Environment
Our Community
Our People
Our Supply Chain
JULIE HADLEY
Director of Corporate Social Responsibility
“We are committed to working in a way that ensures we achieve a positive and far reaching social, economic and environmental impact, sharing our successes and the inevitable challenges along the way.”
VOW has environmental sustainability at the heart of our decision making.
The planet needs urgent care and recognition of this fact has never been higher on the agenda. To achieve long-lasting change we are working collaboratively across our companies operations, employees, supply chain and customers, challenging everyone to make a stand to protect our natural environment for the security of future generations.
Working to bring about the maximum positive impact and social value from our activities within the community is VOW’s goal.
This ranges from donations of employee time, products and finance via fundraising across the UK and Ireland, through to provision of employment, apprenticeship and service contracts in the localities where we operate. We take pride in inclusive and active engagement across the UK and Ireland, wherever possible to support those who are less fortunate than ourselves.
VOW people are our most valuable asset.
In our opinion, thriving colleagues make for a great working environment and a fantastic customer experience, so it’s in our interests to continually improve. Providing the right working conditions to ensure wellbeing and engagement is underpinned by a culture of safety, optimised career planning and access to the right training and development. Furthermore, our ethos is to encourage a workplace of support, respect and tolerance helping us to retain and attract the right people.
Our Supply Chain forms a most significant part of our economic, social and environmental footprint.
Given the variety and volume of products stocked and sold by VOW, the high number of suppliers and the array of customers across the UK, it is no surprise that Supply Chain forms a most significant part of our economic, social and environmental footprint. Ensuring the right level of management is vitally important with sustainable and ethical procurement forming a fundamental part of that process. VOW is committed to ensuring a robust and diverse supply base, with whom we work collaboratively to bring about innovation in product, packaging and delivery on an ongoing basis.
Across the whole range of products supplied by VOW, there are currently over thousands of products that have sustainable attributes and accreditations that make them a ‘greener choice’.
Within the Supply Chain pillar, for us here at VOW, increasing this range of products is a key focus.