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Sustainability

We are extremely proud of our recent projects, future plans
and our company wide engagement to make our business
more sustainable for future generations

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Our philosophy is based on six commitments

Sustainability is key
to our business

We prioritise environmental responsibility and sustainability and work diligently across our organisation and with clients and suppliers to reduce waste and water usage, increase recycling, cut gas and electricity consumption and offset carbon emissions.

Our commitment and endeavours are backed by Environmental Management Systems with ISO14001 certification and our Carbon Neutrality certificate. We have recently been awarded our EcoVadis committed badge and are working towards silver accreditation and Supply Chain Sustainability School accreditation.

Reducing our carbon emissions

We are immensely proud of our sustainability values. As part of our commitment to help tackle climate change and protect the environment for future generations, we’re actively reducing our carbon emissions while also offsetting what we can’t yet eliminate. This not only helps to reduce global warming but also supports deprived communities in developing countries.

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Sustainable product choices

We have more than 3,800 sustainable products available online which are easy to find using our eco filter or download our eco essentials brochure, containing our top 450 sustainable products.

Our Eco Essentials brochure has been tailor-made for our customers to ensure making the environmentally friendly choice is as easy as possible.

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How green are you?

Helping our customers to make eco-friendly purchasing decisions is in our DNA. Our Green Audit program is increasingly popular with many businesses that we work with who have their own sustainability objectives. Our initial consultation involves reviewing product mix and spend history. We use this data to provide sustainable product alternatives, but we don’t stop there. This environmental spend analysis can form part of our quarterly review process to help meet your own green goals over the long term.

It’s now even easier to shop ‘green’ at BSG. Our online platform allows you to search for products with recycled and green credentials, so that you can always make a ‘sustainable’ buying decision!

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ISO 14001 certification

As an organisation we are proud to hold our ISO14001 accreditation for the environmental management system, which shows our commitment to the environment we share.

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80%+ electric or hybrid company cars

When it comes to transportation, we’re fully on board with the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. Currently 80% of our company cars are now either fully electric or hybrid and going forward all new company cars will be.

Find out more about our journey to a greener future.

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Blog

Insights, ideas and practical tips to help you run a smarter, more sustainable workplace.

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News

Stay up to date with the latest company updates, industry news, and service developments from across The Business Supplies Group.

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Our Commitment to Carbon Reduction and Offsetting

Our Commitment to Carbon Reduction and Offsetting

At Business Supplies Group, we recognise the role businesses play in reducing environmental impact and supporting the transition to a lower carbon future.

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The Benefits of Consolidating Your Workplace Suppliers

The Benefits of Consolidating Your Workplace Suppliers

In many organisations, workplace supplies are sourced from a range of different vendors. Office products may come from one supplier, cleaning products from another, furniture from a separate provider, and print services managed elsewhere.

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Workplace Wellness: Welcoming Breakout Areas

Workplace Wellness: Welcoming Breakout Areas

When we think about workplace wellbeing, desks and workstations usually take centre stage. But some of the most important moments in the working day happen away from the desk.

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The Business Supplies Group Achieves EcoVadis Bronze Sustainability Rating

The Business Supplies Group Achieves EcoVadis Bronze Sustainability Rating

We’re pleased to share that Business Supplies Group has been awarded a Bronze EcoVadis sustainability rating, recognising the work we are doing to improve our environmental, social and ethical practices.

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Workplace Wellbeing: Using Print to Support Clear Communication

Workplace Wellbeing: Using Print to Support Clear Communication

When we talk about workplace wellbeing, conversations often focus on furniture, temperature or cleanliness. But one of the biggest influences on how people feel at work is often overlooked: communication.

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Stonegate Group Case Study

Stonegate Group Case Study

Stonegate Group operates a vast network of over 1,300 locations, including popular high street pubs, bars and venues like Slug & Lettuce, Yates and Walkabout.

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Workplace Wellness Starts with the Right Furniture

Workplace Wellness Starts with the Right Furniture

An office desk and chair might look like simple pieces of furniture, but choosing the right setup can have a huge impact on your team’s comfort, health and productivity. With many of us spending long hours at a desk, whether in the office, hybrid or remote, the right furniture becomes essentia...

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Keep Your Team Healthy This Cold & Flu Season

Keep Your Team Healthy This Cold & Flu Season

When the temperature drops, office coughs and sneezes usually rise. Winter is peak cold and flu season, and it can hit workplaces hard, from reduced productivity to higher absence levels and employees struggling through the day feeling less than their best.

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Keeping Your Team Warm, Safe and Productive This Winter

Keeping Your Team Warm, Safe and Productive This Winter

As the new year rolls in, so does the cold. Frosty mornings, draughty offices, and icy worksites can make January feel like a long month for everyone. But while you can’t control the weather, you can make sure your team stays warm, safe, and comfortable, and that makes a big difference to mora...

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The Great Office Reset: Workplace Wellness

The Great Office Reset: Workplace Wellness

January is the perfect time for a fresh start, and not just for personal goals, but for workplaces too. ...

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Office Supplies Case Study: GF Tomlinson

Office Supplies Case Study: GF Tomlinson

When GF Tomlinson set out to review their stationery suppliers, they were looking for more than just competitive prices. Their existing setup relied on multiple suppliers, leaving employees chasing around two or three different companies to find the best deal. It was time-consuming, inefficient, and...

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BSG Partners with School in a Bag to Help Children Access Education Worldwide

BSG Partners with School in a Bag to Help Children Access Education Worldwide

At BSG, we believe that education should be within every child’s reach. That is why we are proud to announce our partnership with School in a Bag, a UK-based charity dedicated to transforming lives by delivering essential educational resources to children living in poverty and disaster-af...

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The Hidden Cost of First Aid Fails

The Hidden Cost of First Aid Fails

Accidents don’t just happen on building sites or factory floors, they happen everywhere. A trip on the stairs, a burn in the kitchen, a fall in the car park. Most are minor, but when they’re not, every second counts.

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Boosting Brand Visibility with Bespoke Merchandise

Boosting Brand Visibility with Bespoke Merchandise

In today’s fast-paced, digital-first world, it’s easy to assume that brand visibility lives mainly online. But here’s the truth: tangible, real-world items still carry incredible power when it comes to building connections with your audience.

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Top Trends in Digital Printing for Businesses

Top Trends in Digital Printing for Businesses

The world of marketing moves fast. New tools, new platforms, new ways to reach customers, it can feel like everything’s gone digital. But here’s the thing: print isn’t going anywhere.

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Our Commitment to Carbon Reduction and Offsetting

Our Commitment to Carbon Reduction and Offsetting

At Business Supplies Group, we recognise the role businesses play in reducing environmental impact and supporting the transition to a lower carbon future.

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BSG Partners with School in a Bag to Help Children Access Education Worldwide

BSG Partners with School in a Bag to Help Children Access Education Worldwide

At BSG, we believe that education should be within every child’s reach. That is why we are proud to announce our partnership with School in a Bag, a UK-based charity dedicated to transforming lives by delivering essential educational resources to children living in poverty and disaster-af...

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The Business Supplies Group Acquires Imagedirect

The Business Supplies Group Acquires Imagedirect

We are pleased to announce that Imagedirect has officially joined The Business Supplies Group (BSG) as of 1st April 2025.

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Proudly Employee Owned: The BSG Difference

Proudly Employee Owned: The BSG Difference

At The Business Supplies Group, we take great pride in the fact that we are 100% employee owned. We don’t just see this as a title – we see it as a commitment to our team and you. But what does “employee owned” mean for you? Let’s take a closer look at how this business...

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The Business Supplies Group Announces Acquisition of Office IS

The Business Supplies Group Announces Acquisition of Office IS

The Business Supplies Group (BSG) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Office IS, a prominent independent office supplies company serving both private and public sector organisations across London and East Anglia.

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Making a difference: Our Earth Day volunteer experience at Miller’s Pond Nature Reserve

Making a difference: Our Earth Day volunteer experience at Miller’s Pond Nature Reserve

For Earth Day this year, our BSG teams rolled up their sleeves and dove into volunteer work right in their local communities. I personally decided to pitch in right here in Southampton, lending a hand to clear up Miller’s Pond Nature Reserve in Sholing – an expansive and diverse Local Na...

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Acquisition announcement – Talking Business

Acquisition announcement – Talking Business

We are pleased to announce our latest acquisition. On the 1st April 2024, The Business Supplies Group (BSG) officially acquired Talking Business, a long-standing business with a great reputation for servicing customers with workwear, office supplies, and furniture in the Berkshire and Buckinghamshir...

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Cutting Carbon Emissions and Caring for Our Planet in 2024

Cutting Carbon Emissions and Caring for Our Planet in 2024

In 2023, we launched an initiative to offset our carbon emissions by supporting global sustainability projects—here’s how we’re building on that.

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Embracing Sustainability: Our Journey Towards a Greener Future

Embracing Sustainability: Our Journey Towards a Greener Future

In a bid to combat climate change and build a sustainable future, we’re working with our clients and suppliers to reduce waste, increase recycling, lower energy use, and offset our carbon emissions.

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Clares joins forces with Prism to create The Business Supplies Group (BSG)

Clares joins forces with Prism to create The Business Supplies Group (BSG)

We are delighted to announce a very exciting development for our company and our customers.

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Acquisition announcement - The Roman Group

Acquisition announcement - The Roman Group

We are pleased to announce our latest acquisition. On Tuesday 1st March 2022, Clares (now The Business Supplies Group) officially acquired The Roman Group, a leading supplier of office supplies, stationery and furniture on the south coast of England.

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The Business Supplies Group (BSG) Carbon Offsetting Initiative

The Business Supplies Group (BSG) Carbon Offsetting Initiative

In a bid to help combat climate change and sustain our environment for future generations, we have joined forces with an organisation called Carbon Footprint. With the help of Carbon Footprint we’re going to be offsetting our company’s carbon emissions – by planting trees withi...

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Acquisition announcement – European Office Products

Acquisition announcement – European Office Products

In an exciting new development we are pleased to announce a recent acquisition. In February 2019 we purchased European Office Products. This is a strategic move to acquire a business with a portfolio of services that complements and extends our current service offering. As a result we have strengthe...

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Acquisition announcement – George Rose Office Products Ltd

Acquisition announcement – George Rose Office Products Ltd

We are delighted to announce that on the 1st May 2019 we acquired George Rose Office Products Ltd. George Rose Office Products is an independent, family-owned business based in Brighton, and serving commercial organisations across Brighton, Eastbourne, Sussex and the surrounding areas.

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