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World Environment Day 2025: Why Sustainable Office Supplies with Environmental Impact Matter

June 5, 2025 | Posted by Amy

At Red-Inc, we’re proving that sustainable office supplies with environmental impact aren’t a niche idea but are the future of responsible procurement.

This World Environment Day, we’re reflecting on the positive change our clients help create every time they place an order. From rainforest protection to reforestation and carbon reporting, our business model is designed to make sustainability a built-in benefit not a tick box exercise

Our Collective Impact So Far

Thanks to the incredible businesses we work with and our Plant One, Protect One initiative, we’ve now:

– Planted 76,476 trees

– Protected 26,546 acres of rainforest

– Saved 3,847,360 existing trees

– Created 764.76 workdays for communities in vulnerable regions

– Donated £47,654.67 to frontline environmental projects

This isn’t offsetting on paper. It’s boots-on-the-ground impact that is built into every order.

Beyond Trees: Improving Every Product We Offer

Delivering sustainable office supplies with environmental impact means constantly improving what we sell and how we sell it.

We’ve developed our own product scoring system that rates items based on:

– Recycled content

– Recyclability

– Carbon footprint

– Supplier transparency and ESG performance

This scoring feeds directly into a traffic light labelling system, helping clients easily identify and switch to more responsible alternatives.

We’ve also introduced a stationery recycling scheme that closes the loop on used items because waste prevention is just as vital as greener sourcing.

Pioneering Scope 3 Reporting

We’re proud to be one of the few office supplies companies offering Scope 3 emissions reporting, helping clients account for the impact of their purchases under Purchased Goods and Services.

These insights give our clients the tools to:

– Accurately track their supply chain emissions

– Build data-backed sustainability strategies

– Set meaningful reduction targets

It’s all part of our belief that procurement should come with climate visibility built in.

Why Sustainable Office Supplies with Environmental Impact Matter

In a world where supply chains are under increasing scrutiny, it’s not enough to “go green” in one area.

Office supplies might seem like a small part of the puzzle – but they’re one of the easiest to make better. When chosen with care, they can support biodiversity, reduce landfill waste, lower emissions, and contribute to social value too.

Ready to Rethink Your Supply Chain?

Whether you’re a small business or a global firm, we’re here to help you turn everyday buying into long-term environmental benefit.

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