1. Our Commitment

Event Merchandising Limited is committed to a sustainable business model that prioritises responsible sourcing and minimal environmental impact. Through this framework, we continually improve our operations to prevent pollution and tackle climate change, balancing commercial success with our responsibility to the planet and the communities we serve.
We maintain a rigorous framework to ensure our operations align with the highest global standards, backing our commitments with verified international certifications and memberships.

2. Accreditations and Frameworks

To guarantee transparency and accountability, Event Merchandising Ltd operates under recognized international frameworks across quality, environment and ethics:

ISO 14001 Certified: We maintain an audited Environmental Management System (EMS) to systematically reduce our environmental footprint.

ISO 9001 Certified: We ensure consistent quality management, operational efficiency and partner satisfaction.

Sedex/SMETA Member: We actively utilise Sedex to monitor, audit, and improve ethical and social performance throughout our supply chain.

Disney FAMA: We strictly comply with the Disney Facility and Merchandise Authorization (FAMA), adhering to rigorous international labor and workplace standards.

BPMA Chartered Distributor: As members of the British Promotional Merchandise Association, we adhere to a strict, professional code of conduct regarding ethical trading.

3. Environmental and Sustainability Objectives

Event Merchandising Ltd will strive to:

Surpass Compliance: Adopt the highest available environmental standards in all operations, surpassing legal compliance where possible.

Carbon Neutrality: Maintain our Carbon Neutral Certified status through One Carbon World by actively offsetting our operational footprint and supporting global climate projects.

Resource & Waste Optimisation: Minimise the use of all resources and energy while actively reducing waste production. This includes our Zero Waste Initiatives, where old merchandise, samples, and surplus stock are donated to local charities to extend product lifecycles and keep waste out of landfills.

Ethical Procurement: Purchase ethically sourced products and prioritise suppliers who demonstrate circular economy principles (reduce, reuse, recycle).

Client Influence: Actively influence clients’ procurement decisions to minimise negative environmental and social impacts.

Efficient Logistics: Adopt a transport strategy that prioritises carbon reduction and efficient delivery routes.

Responsible Finance: Include environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in all investment and financial decisions.

Supply Chain Alignment: Expect identical environmental and ethical standards from any partners, suppliers, or subcontractors involved in our work.

Social & Community Impact: Support fair labor practices and community engagement as core pillars of our sustainability strategy.

Continuous Assessment: Conduct ongoing assessments of the environmental and social impacts of all business operations.

4. Responsibility and Participation

Event Merchandising recognises its responsibility for environmentally and socially sound business practices. We acknowledge that sustainability is a collective effort and encourage active involvement from all employees, suppliers and partners to achieve these aims.

5. Review

This policy is reviewed annually by Senior Management to ensure it remains aligned with global sustainability goals, evolving environmental legislation, and our ongoing corporate social responsibility (CSR) achievements.