A high Percentage of Johnson businesses are now compliant with or working towards ISO14001 European Environmental Management Systems Standards.
The Solvent Emissions Directive that came into being during 2006, mandated that all processing drycleaning units would have to obtain a permit from their Local Authority to continue operating. The Johnson Cleaners branches liaise with Local Authorities and make every effort to comply with the Solvent Emissions Directive.
The roll-out of our GreenEarth® programme continued during the year and by the end of March 2008, 247 Johnsons Cleaners branches were using the new technology. GreenEarth® is environmentally, as well as technically, a far more preferable option than alternative drycleaning solvents.
All Apparelmaster sites are now accredited with the Environmental Management standard ISO 14001. SGP is similarly accredited. As part of the on-going development of our workwear rental businesses, considerable investment has been made on the installation of energy and wastewater recycling systems.
Environmental legislation and best practice is constantly changing and the Group ensures that it remains aware of legislative developments and proposals which may have an impact on the Group’s activities in the future.
Marketplace
We attach great importance to our written code of business ethics, which sets out clear guidelines for all staff to ensure that the Group meets the highest standards of conduct in business dealings. We pay close attention to the standards observed by our major overseas garment suppliers, with whom we have agreed a written code of conduct. Compliance with this is monitored through regular factory visits.
Workplace
Maintaining a safe and productive workplace is of paramount importance to the Group. Each Operating Division within Johnson has a team whose role is to safeguard the health and safety of its employees, customers and visitors to its premises, as well as others affected by its activities. A report on health and safety matters is produced for and considered on a quarterly basis by the Group Board.
Empowerment of the employee remains a key value of the Group. With this empowerment comes responsibility and accountability and it will remain a fundamental objective of the Group to achieve levels of empowerment and responsibility as deep within the organisation as possible.