Bova Sustainability – Planet
Planet
We know our planet matters which is why we’ve adopted a number of green choices to reduce our carbon footprint and minimise our impact on the environment.
Two key areas we will focus on will be our climate impact and ensuring a responsible supply chain.
Climate change
Actively measure and mitigate our greenhouse gas emissions and negative impact on the planet throughout the value chain
- Climate intensity, scope 1&2 tonnes CO2e
- Employees informed and educated on climate policy
- Connected to UN’s SDG target
Responsible supply chain
Actively work to create a more responsible supply chain where we mitigate our environmental impact and safeguard human rights
- New suppliers who have signed SCoC (100%)
- Bova employees in purchasing positions trained in SCoC (100%)
- High risk suppliers that have conducted self-assessment (100%)
- Connected to UN’s SDG target
Bova group is currently working towards their Bronze level accreditation with the Investors in the Environment. This is the first base where we will look to implement policies and systems to manage, monitor and improve our environmental performance.
Some of the steps we will take to attain this level will include:
- Establishing environmental policy & action plans
- Gathering baseline data
- Improving how resources are used
- Managing & reducing waste
- Calculating a carbon footprint
- Communicating progress
Packaging
How to return your Woolcool®
- Fill a box or bag that can be sealed, with as many Woolcool liners* as possible. The more you can fit into one parcel the better, as this ensures maximum reuse of our materials, whilst reducing the carbon footprint when shipping back to us.
- Once your liners are packed, click here to head over to our DPD Portal to create your return.
- Enter where you received the packaging from (this is the company who used our packaging for their delivery, e.g. Abel & Cole) and your email address, before clicking ‘Next’.
- Complete the form with all of your details, before agreeing to the terms and conditions and clicking ‘Next’ again.
- Select whether you would like to print your own label at home, or go paperless with a digital return (no printer required) & submit to create your return. A copy of this will be emailed to you
Where is my nearest parcel drop-off point?
To locate your nearest DPD Drop off point, simply enter your postcode into DPD’s shop finder and then click ‘Search’. You’ll then be shown all DPD Drop Shops in your area.
Some common DPD Drop Off points include:
- Sainsbury’s
- Matalan
- CO-OP
- Post Office
What happens to the wool after it’s returned?
- We will then inspect the returned wool, and clean and reprocess it, ensuring it is Food and Pharma safe. It will then continue its life as a Woolcool® liner, used in our insulated envelope, our insulated bag or in one of our thermal boxes. Or if it is deemed unsuitable for this process, we will look to reuse it in other products such as for bedding or mattress filling. Our goal is to limit our awesome material ending up in landfill, ensuring it is reused as many times as possible.
- As a valued user and receiver of Woolcool’s products, you probably already know the remarkable properties of our natural products and we thank you for all your support of our journey so far.
- We believe that it is through collaboration and working together with those willing to be part of this trailblazing journey with us, that we can and will significantly improve the impact of waste and material usage on our planet. We believe re-use is the future, and this scheme is just the beginning.
- *For a number of reasons, including materials differences and traceability, this scheme is only for the return of liners and pouches by Woolcool. We do not accept HelloFresh Pouches (as this is a plastic material, and not Wool or Woolcool) or any other textile/wool mix packaging that isn’t produced by Woolcool. Please contact the company from which you received the packaging to determine what to do with this.