Business and Environment, Apparelmaster

Apparelmaster is committed to undertaking business in a way that strives to minimise our impact on the environment and supporting our communities.

Evidence of investment in sustainable business can be seen throughout the group at all levels including purchasing, cleaning, delivery of services and disposal of products and sponsorship intiatives. Listed below are examples of the sustainable business initiatives in place within Apparelmaster:

This includes:

Formal measurement of Carbon Footprint is undertaken at a number of franchise business premises via a formal and Carbon and Sustainablity programme that follows international standards. Businesses currently participating include Pryors Apparelmaster. La Nuova Apparelmaster, Apparelmaster Christchurch, Apparelmaster Wellington, Apparelmaster Waikato and Apparelmaster Waiarapa.
Apparelmaster Christchurch has invested in alternative fuel options with use of bio-diesel on site and in their fleet.
McCallums Apparelmaster (Invercargill) has converted from light fuel oil to using wood chips to fire up their boiler.
Use of GPS tracking system in Pryors Apparelmaster and other franchisee fleets (Navman On Line AVL2 system) means that routes can be reviewed to ensure optimal efficiency in relation to customer delivery and fuel use.
Committment to investment in technology that is energy and water efficient with some plants installing a Continuous Batch Washer which includes an intelligent integrated water recovery system meaning cold and warm water can be used for different processes and recycled, resulting in as little as 8 litres of water being used per kg. It also has a heat exchanger package for warm rinsing and ‘spin turbo’ technology resulting in better water extraction and lower residual moisture in the fabric meaning further energy savings in the drying process downstream.
Waste reduction initiatives including recycling of old garments into rags, requesting supplies are not plastic wrapped (where appropriate), and reducing use of plastic wrapping with customer items.
Safe use of chemicals - Researching chemical providers to check they have environmental policies which are acted on and investing in technology that injects accurate chemical doses in the laundry process so there is no overuse while still ensuring the quality of laundering is not compromised.

Customers who invest in our products and services
are investing in a sustainable future.

Carbon and Sustainability Programme
at Apparelmaster

A number of Apparelmaster business owners have been working with Instep, a New Zealand company that provides a range of Carbon and Sustainability Programmes including Standard Carbon Footprint monitoring, reporting and certifying.

Instep’s step-by-step scientific process educates and guides Apparelmaster managers through the entire programme, enabling us to better understand and maximise the benefits. Together with Instep’s scientific managers, Apparelmaster managers develop and execute an effective sustainability strategy and receive regular comprehensive written reports, enabling us to monitor our progress.

The Instep report provides Apparelmaster with tangible results to assess environmental aims, as well as ongoing recommendations to enhance our sustainability in future years. Over each full year the Instep team assists Apparelmaster to better understand the impact we are having on the environment, help us reduce those impacts, and set goals for the future.

The Instep programme follows an internationally recognised standard that provides credibility and transparency. Instep does not lock members into offsetting emissions as the company believes that taking individual action is the best way to create real change and Apparelmaster is in full agreeance with this.

At Apparelmaster we know that our customers and suppliers are looking for service providers and business partners who place sustainability and the environment high in their strategic planning programme. We are therefore always open to sharing ideas on how we can improve in this area and reporting our continual progress as we continue to work with Instep