Business in the Community
(BiTC) - Yorkshire and Humber has recognised Scientific Laboratory Supplies
(SLS) as a ‘High scoring new entrant' in the 2011 Environment Index, as a
result of their focussed approach to environmental management and performance.
SLS, established in 1991, have also been accredited with a Bronze award for
achieving a 75% index score; well above the 48% average achieved by 2011's
other new entrants.
SLS were presented with their
award at the BiTC annual gala dinner at Leeds United Football Club on the 23rd June 2011. The
evening was attended by some of the UK's largest organisations and leading business
figures within the Yorkshire and Humber area; there was also a special guest
appearance via video link from the Prince of Wales, a leading figure involved
with the charity.
BiTC are a business led charity
that operates nationwide with over 850 members, including 70 of the FTSE 100
companies. The charity advises, supports and challenges organisations with the
aim of creating a more sustainable future for the local, national and global
community.
As the UK's leading independent
supplier of laboratory products to industry, universities, research
organisations and hospitals, SLS and are committed to the ongoing integration
of environmental management systems into day-to-day business activities. Their
introduction of an ISO14001 accredited environmental management system
demonstrates their commitment to environmental protection. They assist both
suppliers and customers in the reduction of their own environmental impacts by
offering a variety of recycling services for used products and product packaging.
Peter Lister, Operations
Director concludes "We're proud of our environmental achievements, but we still
have more to do. The great thing about the index is that we can see exactly
which areas need some development, we have already identified key priorities
and are currently incorporating these into the business strategy."
About Scientific Laboratory
Supplies
Scientific Laboratory Supplies
(SLS) are the UK's leading independent supplier of laboratory products. From pipettes
and petri dishes to the latest laboratory instrumentation, SLS pride themselves
on the quality of products and service SLS provide around the world. In
addition to our SLS SELECT and Flowgen ranges, SLS partner with industry
leading names such as Sigma Aldrich, Becton Dickinson, Eppendorf, GE Whatman,
Scilabware and Corning. Brands exclusively available through SLS include
Integra Biosciences, Biohit and Kühner.
For further information simply
visit
www.scientificlabs.co.uk today to view our full product range and order your
copy of our catalogue, or call one of these numbers to speak to a member of our
team.
England & Wales 0115 982 1111
Scotland 01236 431 857
International +44 1482 649 665
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