Accreditation

The SOCIUS Network is one of the leading distributors of Catering Disposables, Paper Hygiene, Glassware and Crockery, Food Packaging and Chemicals to the Catering & Hygiene sectors. The SOCIUS Network is an association of well respected and established Independent distributors with over 25 locations covering the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands who seek to promote the benefits of purchasing goods and services together.

We have the BRCGS Storage & Distribution certification. Aimed at companies involved in the storage and distribution of goods, this globally recognised Standard is designed to ensure best practice in the handling, storage and distribution of products and to promote continuous improvement in operating practices. It covers the storage and distribution of food, consumer goods and packaging and applies to all forms of transport. We are proud to display the BRCGS badge to let our customers know the efforts we make to ensure product safety and integrity through the supply chain.

Seafish make it their mission to support a profitable, sustainable and socially responsible future for the seafood industry.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an independent, non-profit organisation set up in 1992 by Christian Aid, Oxfam & Traidcraft. Licensing the use of the FAIRTRADE mark on products, it offers you the reassurance that a “fair” minimum price has been paid for the crop and ensures disadvantaged farmers and workers in developing countries get a better deal.

Over the past two decades the effects of climate change have accelerated. It is vital that we all work towards the common goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

As part of Charles Saunders sustainability and carbon management programme we have been awarded The Carbon Footprint Standard which demonstrates our business emissions have been assessed to recognised international methodologies, enabling us to review our current green-house gas emissions and set targets to address climate change mitigation.

The CHSA represents more than 200 manufacturers and distributors of away from home cleaning and hygiene products, from global multinationals and national networks to privately owned independent businesses.

The CHSA Accreditation Scheme combines a number of schemes and rigorous code of practice, which guarantees all members trade ethically, quality products, and makes sure what’s on the box is what’s in the box.

As a Member of the Accreditation Scheme for Distributors, we only sell products accredited within our Accreditation Schemes for Manufacturers of cleaning and hygiene chemicals, paper-based and woven products, plastic-based products and cotton-based products, or those that conform to the relevant standard. We also guarantee products not covered by a CHSA Accreditation Scheme for Manufacturers conform to the clear and rigorous commitments of the Code of Practice.

Download our BRCGS Certificate here.