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Overview

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In 2022, we launched our Climate Change Strategy and action plan detailing our road map to net zero in support of the UK’s commitment to reach net zero by 2050. To further demonstrate our commitment, in 2023 we signed the Yorkshire and Humber’s Climate Action Pledge to join the movement for a greener, more secure and prosperous Yorkshire and Humber. Over the last two years, we have reduced our carbon footprint by 30% in line with strategic business decisions around the operation of food procurement and sustainable enhancements. As we continue to embed our climate change strategy into business operations and further enhance our carbon reporting, we are taking proactive steps to meet our net zero targets.

ISO14001

certified since 2012, helping to reduce our environmental impact

560kg

of plastic saved on our sticky notes by changing packaging to plastic-free

64%

reduction in printed pages in our catalogues from 2022-2024

Our Focus

Commitment to Net Zero

Commitment to Net Zero

Half operational emissions by 2030 and achieve Net Zero by 2050.

We will aim to -
• Establish a process for capturing and reporting YPO’s scope 1,2 and 3 emissions
• Create and publish a Net Zero Pathway document

Achieved so far -
• Climate change strategy launched in 2022 and YPO signed the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Action Pledge
• Reduced the number of pages printed in its catalogues since 2022
• Taken part in Battery Electric Truck Trial (BETT) for 18 months

Commitment to Net Zero

Remove single use items from our canteen

Remove single use items from our canteen

Ban the sales and use of single use items and plastic from our Canteen during 2026.

We will aim to -
• Review current items used and sold throughout canteen and kitchenettes
• Consider packaging alternatives and eligibility for reusable food packaging trial

Achieved so far -
• Removed plastic cutlery and replaced some plastic packaging with single use carboard and paper alternatives
• Provided all staff with a YPO reusable cup

Remove single use items from our canteen

You Care, We Care

You Care, We Care

Improve the sustainability of products from the YPO brand whilst maintaining accessibility and quality.

We will aim to -
• Review products currently included in the YPO brand range
• Review plastic content associated with YPO brand products for a year-on-year reduction

Achieved so far -
• 560kg of plastic saved by removing plastic packing from bestselling sticky notes
• YPO glue sticks now 100% recycled and made from 80% recycled materials
• Set criteria that a product must meet to be included in YPOs eco-friendly range

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You Care, We Care

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Our first sustainable event - Supplier Conference

What a day! We welcomed over 100 attendees to our supplier conference, in what was our first ever sustainable event.

Household food waste collections to be introduced

Local Authorities are to introduce weekly food waste collections to all households in England by 31 March 2026.

What does it mean to be green?

With a government-led push towards greater environmental and climate inclusion into the national curriculum, the need to protect and understand the complexities of our planet has never been more important.

Our other priorities

Social Value home

Procurement

As a public sector buying organisation, we have a responsibility to ensure we have diverse, sustainable, and ethical supply chains free from modern slavery.

Communities

We care about giving back to all the communities we serve, and we consider ourselves to both be a local and a national organisation.

Our People

As an employer of over 500 people, we recognise that health and wellbeing needs to be at the forefront of our People agenda.

Social Value home

ISO 9001 Certified

We are ISO 9001 accredited, helping ensure we meet customer and regulatory requirements

ISO 14001 Certified

We are ISO 14001 accredited, helping to reduce our environmental impact.

ISO 45001 Certified

We are 45001 accredited, helping to manage our occupational health and safety measures.

FSC®-Certified Products

Look out for the logo next to our FSC®-certified products.

Joining forces with NSPCC

The UK's leading child protection charity, NSPCC, is YPO's charity partner.

Brownlee Foundation

YPO supports free children's sport events with the Brownlee Foundation.

Twinkl Community Collection

We have joined forces with Twinkl to help teachers and learners across the UK!

PEFC-labelled products

The products marked with the PEFC trademarks can be provided as PEFC certified.