As a leading supplier of packaging, we have a responsibility to operate our business in a sustainable and efficient way. We've partnered with the independent assessors EcoVadis, to help give us and our customers a clear view of how we're doing.

We achieved a Silver rating on our first assessment, which is above the industry average, and means that we are already in the top 25% of businesses, but we know there's more to do.

The EcoVadis sustainability rating focuses on four key areas;

Sustainable procurement means that due consideration is made towards the protection of the environment and society across the purchasing process. For Invopak this means supply chain transparency, partnering with the best manufacturers and seeking out sustainable products.

Traceability of Products
We have complete visibility across the supply chain; from manufacturer, to warehouse, to customer. We are a BRC Global Standards Certified supplier, which means we have a system of robust check and control procedures in place that deliver a record of accountability across the board, offering a clear vision of the product journey from start to finish. 

British and European Manufacturers
We source products from the best manufacturers in the UK and Europe and our decades of experience in the packaging industry means that we have excellent relationships with leading suppliers. This means we have a secure product supply and are we are often the first to introduce new products.

Our goods are also transported via road and rail, rather than air, for a lower carbon footprint.

Innovative Packaging Solutions
Packaging manufacturers are exploring all sorts of solutions to incorporate recycled plastic into their products. It can be as simple as using recycled rather than virgin polymer; like our plastic, PP buckets, which are made from up to 70% recycled plastic and can also be recycled themselves.

Our Coex bottles and Jerry Cans are made using a central core of recycled plastic, which is sandwiched between virgin plastic. This means these products are food grade as well as better for the environment. 

These products are manufactured to the same quality standards as those made from virgin plastic but with the benefit of utilising recycled plastic. This helps to close the loop on packaging manufacturing and ensures we fully utilise the world's resources. 

We stock a wide range of products made from PCR plastic, including; buckets, bottles and Jerry Cans, and have standardised PCR across many of our product offerings, helping to make recycled the normal choice in our industry. 

The circular economy

The circular economy is focused on using and re-using resources, instead of making single-use products.

Sustainable procurement is just one part of a circular economy, products need to be easily recycled too. All of the packaging that Invopak supplies can be recycled, and we supply products made from recycled plastic too. See our PCR range here.

We are also one of the biggest suppliers of metal packaging in the UK, and it is one of our fastest-growing ranges. Metal can be recycled forever, making it an excellent choice for the environment. See our full selection of metal containers here.

We operate under the highest standards of customer and employee care because we know that it's the people that make the difference.

We look after our customers, and we look after our team, which is why we've won lots of awards, including;

• Employer of the year
• Investors in People Platinum
• Feefo Platinum
• Ecovadis Silver
• BQF Customer Experience

Click here to view the full list.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

The sustainable development goals were set out in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly. They are a collection of 17 interlinked goals designed to help achieve a better and more sustainable global future. 

Some of these goals are particularly resonant for us as a business, including; Industry Innovation and Infrastructure (9) and Responsible Consumption and Production (12).

Others are important to us as an employer, including; Good Health and Well-Being (3) and Decent Work and Economic Growth (8). 

You can read more about the UN Sustainability goals here.

Our Values Handbook

Invopak is part of Involvement; a family-owned company that was founded by the father of the current owner, Arjen Cooper-Rolfe.

How we operate and our values as a business are very important to us; being straightforward, trusted and ambitious is why we've been around for nearly fifty years! 

We've written a handbook to help crystalise our purpose and values into practical actions. It includes lots of useful information, including empowerment tools and checklists, as well as the hows and whys of our business. 

Click here to take a read. 

Click here to find out more about Involvement.