Our Commitment to Sustainability, Environmental Responsibility & Inclusion
Why Sustainability Matters to Nutrigold
At Nutrigold, sustainability is not a trend, it is a responsibility. As a trusted provider of high-quality, ethical food supplements, we believe that supporting human health must go hand‑in‑hand with protecting the planet and respecting people. Our commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility and equality underpins everything we do, from sourcing and manufacturing to packaging, logistics, and workplace culture.
By embedding sustainability into our business practices, we aim to support long-term wellbeing for current and future generations while minimising our environmental footprint.
Our Environmental Commitment
Nutrigold is proud to be a professional and environmentally conscious organisation. We recognise that our operations, products, and services have an impact on the environment, and we take proactive, measurable steps to reduce that impact wherever possible.
Our environmental goals are clear:
- Reduce carbon emissions
- Minimise waste
- Conserve natural resources
- Support sustainable healthcare and responsible business practices
These commitments are continuously reviewed and improved through internal oversight and Board‑level evaluations, ensuring accountability at every level of the organisation.
How We Put Our Environmental Policy into Action
Every Nutrigold employee and manager plays an active role in delivering sustainability commitments. We meet or exceed environmental legislation and work closely with suppliers and partners who share our values.
Key Actions We’ve Implemented
Paper & Resource Reduction
- Single sheet invoicing and digital document transmission
- Reduced reliance on printed materials wherever possible
Sustainable Printing
- FSC‑certified paper supplied by the Woodland Trust
- Zero CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels during paper production
- Each purchase supports tree replanting initiatives
Energy Efficiency
- LED and low voltage lighting installed across facilities
- Motion sensor lighting in key areas
- Encouraging staff to switch off equipment outside working hours
Waste Management
- All workplace waste managed on a Zero to Landfill basis
- Partnership with Devon Contract Waste
- Reuse and recycling of pallets, packaging and shipping materials
Water Conservation
- Water reducing flush mechanisms installed in all toilets
Carbon Reduction & Logistics
- Consolidated deliveries to reduce transport emissions
- Reuse of shipping boxes and protective materials
- Use of delivery partners with industry leading sustainability credentials, including electric vehicle fleets
Sustainable Packaging & Supply Chain
We continuously assess our packaging to balance product stability, safety, and environmental impact.
- Predominant use of biobased packaging, including sugar‑cane‑derived Bio‑Pots
- PET containers used only where appropriate, chosen for recyclability and alignment with UK recycling infrastructure
- Reused outer packaging wherever possible to reduce waste
- Biobased packing materials and fully recyclable tape used in our warehouse operations
- Our suppliers are encouraged to adopt similar environmental standards, supporting a more sustainable nutraceutical supply chain.
Global Environmental Impact
Beyond our own operations, Nutrigold actively supports global environmental initiatives, including:
- Sky & WWF campaigns to help save 1 billion trees
- Projects aimed at reducing plastic waste in the oceans
These initiatives reflect our belief that businesses have a role to play in tackling global environmental challenges.
Social Responsibility & Charitable Support
Nutrigold has a long-standing tradition of supporting humanitarian, environmental and animal welfare causes. Each year, we donate significant funds to charities aligned with our vision for a healthier planet and safer communities.
Charities We’ve Supported Include:
- ShelterBox – Emergency disaster relief worldwide
- International Trust for Nature Conservation – Protecting endangered species
- WWF – Global conservation and tree planting initiatives (including 40,000 trees funded in 2009/10)
We also support additional local and international organisations on an ongoing and ad‑hoc basis, responding to urgent humanitarian and environmental needs.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
Nutrigold is committed to fostering a workplace culture that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We aim for our workforce to be representative of the communities we serve and for every individual to feel respected, supported and able to perform at their best.
Our EDI policy ensures:
- Fairness, dignity and respect for all employees
- Zero tolerance of unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010
- Inclusive practices across recruitment, development, pay, promotion and workplace wellbeing
- This commitment extends to how we serve our customers and partners, ensuring ethical, inclusive business practices across all areas of operation.
Why Our Policy Matters
By integrating sustainability, ethical healthcare, social responsibility and inclusion into our business, Nutrigold demonstrates leadership within the UK nutraceutical and food supplement industry.
Together with our customers, partners and employees, we are working towards a future where:
- Health is supported responsibly
- The environment is protected
- People and communities are treated with fairness and respect
Because at Nutrigold, good health should never come at the expense of the planet or its people.