Sustainability
Crest Medical is an award-winning, established, market-leading supplier and manufacturer of high-quality first aid supplies, occupational health products and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
With its vast range of brands and categories, Crest Medical offers products to trade customers suitable for resale to a range of specialist industries. Strong relationships with a global network of supply partners ensure a reliable and continuous supply of products.
As a leader in the healthcare industry, we have a responsibility to do the right thing for the planet and its people sustainability is vital to our business and a responsibility we want to fulfil every day.
Sustainability is not only a domestic project, but a global one, as we collaborate with our international partners to commit to a brighter future. From preparing to launch our first sustainable first aid kit to
becoming Carbon Neutral, we are keeping true to our objective
of being eco- and people-conscious in our practices.
DOWNLOAD ESG REPORTOur Sustainability Journey
Our sustainability journey began in 2020, when we set out ambitious goals for the upcoming years. In 2022, CMH became a certified Scope 1 and 2 carbon
neutral company. We aim to be Scope 1 and 2 net zero by 2025.
By 2030, we want to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 50%.
Crest Medical is working to being Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon neutral by 2035.
In 2040, we aim to have Scope 1, 2 and 3 net zero.
MORE INFORMATIONEnvironmental Awards
Crest Medical is fully committed to prioritising quality and sustainability. Our efforts are being recognised, helping us achieve various certifications, accreditations and awards.
Planet Mark
We are Planet Mark Business Certified, in recognition of our sustainability progress and commitment to measuring and reducing our carbon emissions.
Ecovadis
Ecovadis is the largest sustainability ratings provider, giving scores to over 100,000 companies in 175 countries. We are rated gold.
Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
We hold a silver award to recognise our support to defence and the armed forces community, where values align with the Armed Forces Covenant.
Carbon Neutral
We are a carbon neutral business and aim to be net zero by 2025.
Zero-Waste Operations
At Crest Medical, we are fighting the battle against rubbish at every step of our supply chain. From the initial concept
to the final delivery, we have exciting processes in place to shrink, transform, recycle, rescue, and even bid
farewell to waste. It is all about turning rubbish into treasure and making our planet a happier, greener place to
be! Read on to find out about some of our zero-waste implementations.
We have invested in several zero-waste innovations:
Reuse We reuse all wooden pallets that come into
warehouses for stock deliveries
Embossing In-mould direct printing reduces label usage in
products
Minimal Tape & Filler Usage We are phasing out tape and fillers
CAD Efficient computer-aided packaging design
Minimal Water Use Water Plus help us to cut our water waste
Compacting Waste Our in-house PHS compactor minimises waste
volume, resulting in more efficient disposal