Global Goals for people & planet Our sustainability pledge

Avon Group is on a mission to align its strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption in support of the United Nations strategy to achieve its 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Good Health and Well-being
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Clean Water and Sanitation
Affordable and Clean Energy
Work and Economic Growth
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Reduced Inequality
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Responsible Consumption and Production
Climate Action
Life Below Water
Life on Land
Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Partnerships to achieve the Goal

This is how we’re doing it...

People & Culture

Supporting staff with responsible pay
Health checks to ensure good health
Encouraging recycling activities
Promoting local health and wellbeing activities

Energy efficiency

Renewable energy using photovoltaics (PV)
Use of energy efficient machinery
Monthly monitoring of consumption and rates

Workplan

Development of staff from within the business
Training to recognised standards
6S standard for a well-organized workplace

Quality

Accreditation to ISO9001, IATF16949 & ISO45001 standards
Utilising modern technology to produce enhanced products
Guided by Lean Six Sigma
Adoption of ‘Right First Time’ principles

Waste management

Working towards IS014001
Zero landfill waste management
Authorised water waste discharge
Regular reviews of licenced waste carriers
Compliance to local and national guidance

Community

Support for local food banks
Fundraising activities for local hospice charities
Long term employment commitment to Blaenau Gwent

Supply Chain

Suppliers committed to our Environmental Social Governance guidelines

Net Zero

Material deliveries consolidation and reduction
Purchase & distribution consolidation to minimise carbon footprint
Commitment to 100% renewable energy