Sustainability
At Hygiene Systems, our mission is clear: deliver top-tier hygiene products and services that safeguard people and the planet. We seamlessly integrate sustainability into our practices without compromising the high standards of hygiene that are essential in our industry.
Toitu carbonreduce Certified
We are proud to be Toitu carbonreduce certified, demonstrating our commitment to measuring, managing, and actively reducing our carbon emissions in line with international best practice. Our emissions inventory is fully compliant with the ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, giving our customers confidence in the accuracy and transparency of our reporting.
This certification is another step in our long-standing commitment to environmental responsibility, ensuring we help our customers meet their own sustainability goals while delivering market-leading hygiene solutions.
FSC-Certified Paper Products
At Hygiene Systems, we are proud to supply FSC-certified paper products across our entire range. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification ensures that the paper we use for our Autotowel paper towels, jumbo and single wrapped toilet tissue and our multifold paper comes from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits.
By choosing FSC-certified products, our customers are supporting:
- The protection of biodiversity and forest ecosystems
- Respect for the rights of indigenous peoples and workers
- Sustainable harvesting that reduces environmental impact
In addition to providing effective, high-quality hygiene solutions, we are committed to helping businesses reduce their environmental footprint, without compromising on performance or user experience.
Whether it’s the design of a new piece of equipment, the source of a new consumable or simply a change in internal procedures, sustainability is at the forefront of every decision we make.
Recognising the challenge of balancing effective hygiene with environmental impact, we invest significant time and resources into continuously innovating our products and services, setting us apart and ensuring we stay well ahead of the industry.
We’ve transitioned to compostable bin liners for all service customers. It's a simple yet powerful step towards reducing single-use plastics.
Planet
Conscious of our environmental impact, we prioritise reducing our footprint, not only in our operations but also for our Customers. We are focused on minimising energy consumption, emissions, and waste
Introducing electric vehicles (EVs) across our operations and sales teams is one step we're taking to significantly reduce emissions, with plans to expand their use across our entire fleet.
Our operational waste is recycled where possible. From cardboard to washroom service consumables, we prioritise responsible disposal and recycling practices to minimise our environmental impact.
Since 2019, we've slashed our energy usage by 35% and reduced vehicle emissions by 18%, with a goal of hitting 40% emission reduction by 2030. Our emissions per service have also decreased by 25% since 2019.
Sustainable Products and Systems
Continuing our journey towards a greener future, we innovate and design products with circularity in mind, minimising waste and maximising their potential to be reused or recycled
Responsible consumption is evident across our operations and product range. Our dispensers eliminate wasteful usage, a prime example is our Autotowel dispenser which can reduce your paper waste by up to 40%.
Our equipment boasts a modular design, facilitating component reuse and extending product lifecycles to prevent landfill waste. Our in-house product designers continually innovate to improve the circularity of products. Green design initiatives have led to up to a 90% reduction in plastic use in some product lines.
Hoop 24/7, our online ordering platform, enhances efficiency and response time while promoting a paper-free environment.
All of our paper products are sourced from FSC-certified manufacturers, meaning our paper products are sourced from renewable forests.
People
Hygiene matters and we are proud to know that our high-quality and reliable products and services are actively safeguarding people.
As a hygiene company, we are heavily invested in the well-being of all people. From the development of our products to the execution of our services, we prioritise the well-being of our customers, employees, and the wider community.
By sharing knowledge of best practices, we aim to empower individuals to make informed decisions regarding their health and well-being.
Through innovative pricing structures, community outreach programs, or strategic partnerships, we are dedicated to making quality hygiene products and services accessible to all.
Our dedicated hygiene consultants work with customers to ensure they are meeting their sustainability goals while maintaining excellent hygiene outcomes.
Rechargeable batteries
The next stage in our quest is to challenge and change the industry tradition of using single-use batteries.
It’s been a decade in the making, but recent advances in energy density, lifespan and cost have allowed us to finally enter into the commercialisation of reliable and safe rechargeable batteries for our equipment.
The first module will power all new Autotowel dispensers and will flow through to our other units in time. We anticipate the Autotowel units will be ready for market in the second half of 2023.
Sanitary waste
A sustainable and environmentally friendly solution for sanitary waste disposal. Our Femcare bin is equipped with P-Max, a long-lasting, slow-release antimicrobial sanitising granule that immediately treats the waste and eliminates viruses, pathogens, and odours without the use of harmful chemicals.
Service frequencies are determined by site usage, and double dosing extends the schedule by up to eight weeks, reducing carbon emissions and improving scheduling efficiency.
As the first hygiene company in NZ to offer in-cubicle service and cleaning, we've saved millions of litres of water, reduced carbon emissions and established a new industry standard.
hoop247
manage your orders & on-site support, online, anytime.
Our online hygiene management platform, hoop247 enables you to place orders, request support, or view health and safety documentation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all-year-round.
Mairangi Bay School
Holly Fang - Executive Officer
We have been using Autotowels for nearly 10 years now. It has proven to be great in waste control, and the touch-free function enhances the hygiene benefits. This has been especially valuable in the current pandemic. Apart from the great products, Hygiene Systems also provides a trouble-free service.
Animates NZ
Christine Moore - Operations
Delcia and her team continuously provide us with the high service levels we expect for our 31 retail stores nationwide, along with our recently acquired Wellington vet clinics. Their pricing is competitive and they are always willing to work with us on new products or services that may be of benefit to our business. We have no hesitation in recommending Delcia and her team to any business seeking nationwide hygiene services.
Burnside High School
Walter Lauder - Facilities Manager
Their service has been faultless and professional.
The Wellington City Mission
Chris Gray - GM Corporate Services
We have found they have a great range of quality products that are fairly priced. They also provide exceptional service to ensure the solution does all its supposed to without the need to ask.
Mana Medical Centre Ltd
MaryAnne Mackenzie - Practice Manager
The initial transition was seamless with little disruption to our services in the medical centre. The ongoing service we have received from our account manager and the staff that service us on a regular basis has been excellent, prompt and professional.
Dental Planet
Keighley
We use Hygiene Systems services in our clinics and highly recommend them to anyone. Their professional staff made installation quick and hassle-free. Communication is seamless through their Hoop247 app. Our team appreciates the consistent, quality service, products and support.
AUT Millennium
Steven Lindsay - General Manager
They are very competitive price wise and possess a culture of excellent customer service. Hygiene Systems is always available to sort out any issues that may arise and keeps up communication lines which I find important in any relationship. I have no hesitation in highly recommending Hygiene Systems to any other hygiene user.
Cashmere High School
Les Wilson - Property Manager
If we ever need anything extra they are always very accommodating and are always quick with a solution to our enquiries.
Port Nicholson Medical
Andrea Dyer - Practice Manager
Hygiene Systems provide an efficient and cost effective service to our medical centre. They are really helpful and responsive to any enquiries and are a pleasure to deal with.
Calbeni Flooring
Kim Meads
We never have problems with ordering stock as you never run out of what we need, and we appreciate this also.
The Learning Connexion
John Davies - Maintenance Co-ordinator
The whole process has been made very simple and efficient for us from ordering, through to delivery and servicing and we are grateful to Katie and her team for all that they provide. Long may it continue.
St Elizabeth's Anglican Church
Vanessa Sealy-Fisher
I love the equipment we had installed. It's amazing the difference it makes to the space - makes it look really clean and tidy and gives it a real lift.
Massey University
Paul Compton
Really great service, can-do, quick and easy and they followed all our protocols - we hardly knew they were there. The housekeepers are very pleased with the improved dispensers and the general look of the bathrooms.
