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At Lime Sustainable Supplies, sustainability isn’t just a part of what we do—it’s the core of our purpose. With nearly 17 years as a cleaning industry giant, we’ve seen the shift from surface-level green claims to the real demand for meaningful, measurable action. That’s why we’re proud to share insights regularly on how our industry can evolve, starting with one of the most powerful tools in your business: your supply chain.
In a world rightly wary of greenwashing, it’s never been more important to ask: Is our supply chain truly sustainable? For years, a simple “Eco” label seemed like enough. But expectations have evolved. Today, clients—especially those in property and facilities management—want transparency. They want proof. And they want to know that your supply chain stands up to scrutiny.
Understanding sustainability now means understanding ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles and knowing how to communicate the impact of the products and suppliers you work with.
To move beyond greenwashing and into genuine sustainability, you need credible data. Independent. Comparable. Transparent. Traceable. It’s the only way to drive real change—and your clients are expecting it.
But what kind of data should you be asking for?
That depends on what you’re buying—whether it’s chemicals, paper, or janitorial products—but here are some of the essentials:
And perhaps most importantly:
All of this helps you make data-driven decisions—not just because they’re the right thing to do, but because they’re measurable, transparent, and can often save money too.
Sustainability doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a journey, not a quick fix. But it doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. Start with the low-hanging fruit:
Then build from there.
You’ll hear this a lot from us: to make sustainable change stick, you need internal buy-in. Identify sustainability champions within your team. Measure your impact before and after changes. Share your goals—and your progress—publicly. It creates accountability and encourages momentum.
At Lime Sustainable Supplies, we help our customers visualise their sustainability metrics—because data is only useful if people can understand and act on it. We turn spreadsheets into visuals and empower our clients to report impact by site or across their whole portfolio.
We believe that clear, credible data is the antidote to greenwashing—and it’s at the heart of how we support our clients to reduce their environmental impact.
If there’s one thing, we want to leave you with, it’s this:
A sustainable supply chain isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a business imperative. Demand more from your suppliers. Ask for the data. Push for transparency. That’s how we build a better industry and a cleaner, greener planet.
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