Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 28th May 2026 Issue no. 1212
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Harrisons secures third consecutive Planet Mark Certification with important carbon reductions
Harrisons, a leading UK manufacturer of nonwoven wet and dry wipes, has once again been recognised with Planet Mark Business Certification, marking the third consecutive year that the company has achieved the sustainability standard.
The recognition highlights Harrisons' ongoing commitment to reducing its environmental impact and building a more sustainable future for professional wiping solutions.
Between April 2024 and March 2025, the company achieved a 52.9% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions at its Romford site, thanks in part to a switch to renewable electricity there. Harrisons also expanded the scope of its measurement to include more areas of its value chain - giving a fuller and more transparent picture of its carbon footprint.
In achieving its third consecutive certification, Harrisons has taken several steps forward to reduce its environmental impact, including:
* Switching to 100% renewable energy at the Romford site, cutting electricity-related emissions by almost 90%
* Partnering with a new third party logistics provider, Magnum Logistics, meaning all raw materials are stored in a BREEAM-certified building with 25% solar panel roof coverage
* Installing 80% LED lighting at the Romford site, with plans to reach 100% coverage by end of 2025
* Reducing material waste at the Romford site by 46% during the reporting period.
"Three years of Planet Mark certification is another fantastic milestone,” says managing director Stephen Harrison. “It reflects the progress we're making on our sustainability journey and marks another big step forward in what has been a landmark year for the business. Alongside the launch of our Industrial Range, our new logistics partnership with Magnum, and the acquisition of Ecotech's business and assets, this is yet more evidence that Harrisons is setting the standard in wiping."
This year Harrisons also expanded its range of sustainable wiping solutions, launching the plastic free Prem 100 and Tech 100, made with Sontara materials, as part of its new Industrial Range. This added to its existing sustainable offering which includes J-Cloth Compostable wipes - produced with 100% natural biodegradable fibres from PEFC-certified sources. and the Sontara EC Green - a compostable wipe made from 100% cellulosic and renewable material.
Looking ahead, Harrisons will continue working with Planet Mark to measure and improve its environmental performance and social impact year on year. It has already started working with The Hygiene Bank to eliminate hygiene poverty by donating 15,000 wipes every month to individuals and families who struggle to afford daily cleaning essentials.
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