Helping you drive sustainable change
Practical solutions for a greener, more ethical hospitality supply chain
At United, we believe in empowering businesses to create sustainable and ethical supply chains. By embracing eco-conscious practices and prioritising sustainability, we can work together to minimise environmental impact while contributing to broader social change. Our commitment to quality and sustainability is reinforced by our ISO 9001 certification, Rainforest Alliance accreditation, and recognition as a Weaver Sustainably Responsible Business, and a member of Sedex.
Together, we can achieve impactful results, including reducing indirect Scope 3 emissions by as much as 80%* while aligning with your environmental objectives.
Delivering greener solutions through smarter logistics
Consolidating for a smaller footprint
United is dedicated to helping clients tackle the challenge of reducing Scope 3 emissions by up to 80%* — those generated indirectly by suppliers and purchased goods. By streamlining supply chains and consolidating suppliers who are committed to sustainable practices, we help minimise environmental impact right from the start.
By consolidating deliveries and orders, we help clients significantly reduce the number of shipments, minimise packaging waste, and lower Scope3 carbon emissions. Fewer deliveries mean less environmental strain, simplified administration, and measurable reductions in your organisation's footprint. At the same time, those benefits boost your profitability.
Streamlined sourcing
United's 'one source supplier' approach ensures you access a wide range of hospitality business products and services from a single platform. By reducing reliance on multiple suppliers, our clients streamline their supply chain while achieving lower carbon footprints through efficient order fulfilment.
United's approach to sustainability has been a great asset to our own Scope 3 initiatives. They provide support across the supply chain, helping us make informed product choices and ensuring availability.
It’s clear that United truly cares about sustainability, and this commitment shines through in all their partnerships."
Mowgli
Empowering clients with eco-conscious products
A lifecycle approach to sustainability
We offer a curated selection of environmentally friendlier products that reduce emissions throughout their entire lifecycle—from manufacturing to disposal. Choosing these products ensures your business contributes positively to environmental preservation.
Staying ahead of the curve
By keeping a pulse on emerging trends and collaborating with forward-thinking suppliers, United ensures that your business is always equipped with products that meet evolving environmental standards. This proactive approach not only supports your sustainability goals but also positions your business as a leader in responsible operations.
Responsible sourcing for confidence
We maintain partnerships with suppliers who meet rigorous environmental standards, including Rainforest Alliance certification. This commitment enables our clients to make sustainable purchasing decisions, knowing their suppliers are aligned with ethical and eco-friendly practices.
Always sourcing the next breakthrough
Our dedicated product sourcing team works tirelessly to identify and introduce innovative products that push the boundaries of sustainability. From biodegradable packaging to energy-efficient solutions, we ensure our clients have access to the latest advancements in eco-conscious design and functionality.
GAIL's ambition to reduce scope 3 emissions has been highly supported through the United approach to product sourcing and supply chain. We can trust United to source products that support our environmental drive whilst ethically sourcing. In addition, United's supplier consolidation and supply chain approach also benefits us. We can cut our CO2 emissions and help support our overall environmental drive. "
GAIL's
Transparency and continual improvement
ISO 9001:
Committed to excellence
United takes pride in maintaining and exceeding environmental standards. As an ISO 9001-certified organisation, all areas of our operation adhere to a strict quality management system.
Through regular audits and improvement programmes, we remain dedicated to preventing pollution, reducing waste, and ensuring the responsible use of resources.
ISO 14001:
Environmental management
United is ISO 14001 certified, ensuring our operations meet stringent environmental management standards. This highlights our commitment to minimising environmental impact through structured systems and continual improvement. By adhering to these internationally recognised standards, we assure clients that sustainability is at the heart of everything we do.
United is endorsed by Weaver
Weaver is a recognised social sustainability programme. We know our customers and stakeholders have come to expect transparency, accountability and action from businesses they choose to work with.
Weaver has helped United to implement sustainable practices relating to carbon footprint, waste management, single-use packaging, sustainable products and social responsibility.
This support allows us to:
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Be proactive in improving sustainability across five key areas.
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Integrate sustainable practices into our operations and community.
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Demonstrate accountability with transparent reporting and certification.
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Build a continuous sustainability pathway.