As part of its pledge to sustainability, Rolec embarks on a local clean-up alongside the much-loved Wombles. Inspired by the spirit of the eco-conscious 1970s TV characters, volunteers from The Wombles Community Charity, including local groups such as the Wyberton Wombles of Boston Common, are dedicated to their mission ‘to mobilise the collective power of community groups as a national movement for positive environmental action.’ Their work includes tree planting, local clean-ups, recycling projects, and a range of hands-on campaigns that bring people together to make a difference.

Activities like this not only allow us to take tangible steps toward our sustainability goals but also strengthen local connections through collaboration and shared pride. They’re a chance to put our values into action, complementing the international standards we follow, including ISO and EcoVadis certification.

ISO 14001 provides us with a framework for developing forward-thinking environmental management systems, ensuring we go beyond maintaining sustainable processes and take proactive measures to reduce our carbon footprint and drive continual improvement.

Taking a 360-degree approach, we’ve built a tailored strategy that looks at every aspect of our operations. By reducing packaging, diverting 70% of our manufacturing waste to recycling, and switching to renewable energy on site – saving 76,410 kg of CO₂ each year – we’re demonstrating a genuine commitment to doing business responsibly. These principles were quietly embedded into the company’s operations long before they became part of ESG checklists.