Our Vision Our Brands Total Quality Assurance Environment Home / Environment Behind our group’s vision lies a passion to positively impact our environment, employees and community. Because we know - without our principles - we wouldn’t be able to deliver economic, social and environmental benefits to all stakeholders, and we wouldn’t be upholding our responsibility as a leader in the industry. CARING FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT AWARD WINNING SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMME We’re incredibly proud to announce that our Silentnight brand has won the prestigious 2017 Sustainability Award by the Furniture Markers’ Company. As a group, we’re constantly striving to improve every aspect of our business, from waste and energy management, to product development packaging and transportation, so it’s vital that our efforts make a positive impact on the environment around us. DISCOVER MORE 90% OF GENERATED WASTE RECYCLED We recycle an incredible 90% of the 4,506T of waste produced across our sites in Aspatria and Barnoldswick, for a more efficient, resourceful and responsible manufacturing process. To ensure we meet our objectives and divert waste from landfills, all of our wood, foam quilt, foam-free quilt, paper and card, polythene film and metal waste go to local and national recycling companies. DISCOVER MORE THOUSANDS SET TO BE SAVED BY REDUCING OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT We comply with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) - a government-led energy assessment scheme that requires us to audit the energy-use on all of our buildings to improve external conditions for people and wildlife. This helps us identify cost-effective energy-saving opportunities, so not only do we maximise returns for our business by cutting energy consumption, but we also significantly reduce our carbon footprint. DISCOVER MORE DRIVING POSITIVE CHANGE - 100,000 LITRES OF DIESEL SAVED ON THE ROAD EVERY YEAR Through fleet management tool Job Watch - which increases efficiency, empowers our drivers and improves safety - we will save an incredible 100,000 litres of diesel per year. It also allows us to monitor driver behaviour to improve route planning and increase road safety and awareness for themselves and other drivers. DISCOVER MORE DEVELOPING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FUTURE-PROOFING OUR ENVIRONMENT BY SOURCING SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS We’re the first bed company to be accredited under the Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme (FISP) – which aims to improve the furniture industry’s sustainability credentials. When you buy from a Silentnight Group brand, you can do so in the complete confidence that the materials used have been replenished in an environmentally-friendly way. FROM TREE TO BED AND BACK AGAIN The Silentnight Group has also officially been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®). This ensures that the timber or fibre used in the divans and headboards comes from responsible source, where trees harvested are replaced or allowed to regenrate naturally. Looking after the planet is the responsibility of us all, and we're proud to play our part. DISCOVER MORE RESPONSIBLE AND SAFE CHEMICAL-USE All the materials we use conform to Oeko-Tex and REACH testing – independent research institutes that ensure the chemicals we use are safe to both humans and the environment. CREATING FRESHER, CLEANER AND MORE HYGIENIC SLEEPING ENVIRONMENTS Sensitivity to dust mite allergens can not only affect a person’s sleep, but also their health. Purotex is a 100% natural probiotic that we apply to our mattresses to combat dust mite allergen and create a fresher, cleaner sleeping environment. DISCOVER MORE CHAMPIONING HUMAN RIGHTS AND ETHICS HONEST VISIBILITY OF OUR ETHICAL COMMITMENT We’re a member of SEDEX – an online non-for-profit organisation that’s dedicated to driving improvements in ethical and responsible business practices. It allows both buyers and suppliers to store, share and view information transparently on: labour standards, health & safety, the environment and business ethics. DISCOVER MORE HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST The Modern Slavery Act aims to prevent all forms of labour exploitation, while also promoting complete transparency of labour practices in a company’s supply chain. DISCOVER MORE PROMOTING WORKER’S RIGHTS As a proud member of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), we ensure that we comply with and promote important worker’s rights issues such as: free employment, hygienic and safe working conditions, the living wage and indiscrimination in the workplace. DISCOVER MORE HELPING OUR COMMUNITY FLOURISH NURTURING THE TALENT OF TOMORROW Our award winning apprenticeship scheme has created 56 full-time jobs, providing local young people with the opportunity to build a career with Silentnight – the UK’s leading bed and mattress manufacturer. We guarantee all of our apprentices a full time position upon successful completion of their apprenticeship in areas such as: manufacturing, junior management, warehousing & storage, human resources, IT, and finance. HELPING DREAMS COME TRUE Dreams Come True – a national children’s charity – is the official charity partner of Silentnight. Their mission is to bring joy to terminally and seriously ill children by making their dreams come true. Over the last 25 years they’ve brought joy to more than 5,000 children, as well as their friends, families and carers. In 2014, two volunteers ran the 26.2 mile Virgin London marathon clad in the iconic ensemble of Hippo and Duck – the Silentnight mascots – to raise money for the charity. SUPPORTING SPORTING AMBITIONS Silentnight sponsor young UK cyclist Amy Gornall, who’s based in Barnoldswick – home of Silentnight HQ. Amy cycles professionally with Podium Ambition Pro Cycling - a UCI Women’s Team - so she can compete in all the major women’s road races internationally. As part of the sponsorship, Amy will receive financial aid to support her training costs, including a brand new Silentnight bed – linking the importance a good night’s sleep has to rest and recovery in supporting sporting success. OTHER SECTIONS Contact Us Silentnight Group Contracts Gender Pay Gap Reporting 2018 Vacancies Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement Silentnight Group Limited Long Ing Business Park, Long Ing Lane, Barnoldswick, Lancashire BB18 6BJ Tel: 01282 813051 | Fax: 01282 813466 Email: enquiries@silentnightgroup.co.uk Silentnight Group Ltd. Registered in England 7525259. VAT Registration No GB 108 2580 29