The Hidden Costs of In-House Laundry in Hospitality

How to Choose a Commercial Laundry Partner Whether you’re running a bustling hotel in Edinburgh, managing a care home in Inverness, or operating a busy restaurant in London, the quality of your linen says everything about your business. Yet laundry is one of those behind-the-scenes operations that can quietly drain resources, space, and staff time if handled in-house. That’s where a commercial laundry partner comes in. But with so many options available across Scotland, how do you choose the right one? This guide will walk you through the key considerations, essential questions to ask, and what to look for in

Reflecting on the Year at Aberdeen Laundry Services As we look back on 2025 at ALS, we’re proud of how far we’ve come – and even more proud of the people who made it happen. At the start of the year, our ambition was clear: continue our values led approach to business growth, focusing on our people, community and environment while maintaining the high standards of service and care for which we’re known. With roots stretching back to 1898 and formal incorporation in 2008, we’ve grown through strategic acquisitions and investments. The past year has been no different – in

Part 2 When selecting an offsetting partner, we evaluated several providers. Carbon Neutral Britain stood out for three reasons: their use of the highest quality AAA-rated carbon credits, their independent project validation process, and their comprehensive approach to the carbon neutrality hierarchy. The Four-Step Carbon Neutrality Process Step 1: Calculate Beyond the initial baseline, we receive an annual Carbon Emissions Report detailing our footprint across all scopes. This isn’t just a number—it’s a comprehensive document outlining our emissions by source, identifying hotspots, and tracking progress against targets. Step 2: Offset Our 2024 emissions of 1,782 tCO₂e were offset through the

When Aberdeen Laundry Services set out to achieve Net Zero by 2040, we knew it would be challenging. What we didn’t anticipate was that our team would push us across that finish line in 2025—fifteen years ahead of schedule—and in doing so, become the first commercial laundry operation in the United Kingdom to achieve independently verified carbon neutrality certification under ISO 14068-1 and ISO 14064-1 standards. This isn’t a story about purchasing carbon credits to greenwash our operations. This is a story about a team that fundamentally transformed how we do business, that refused to accept “industry standard” as good

For any organisation serious about achieving carbon neutrality, the first step is understanding exactly where you stand. You cannot manage what you do not measure. We partnered with Carbon Neutral Britain to conduct a comprehensive carbon audit following the ISO 14064-1 and GHG Emissions Protocol Accounting Standard—the two most recognised methodologies for carbon footprint calculation globally, used by the UK Government and all public agencies. Why Online Calculators Won’t Cut It Here’s something many businesses don’t realise: online carbon calculators, while convenient, simply aren’t compliant with UK emission standards. Every business is different, and cookie-cutter approaches inevitably miss crucial emission

The healthcare industry demands the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness. Hospitals, clinics, and medical practices must maintain rigorous sanitation protocols while focusing on what matters most – patient care. When medical emergencies arise or patient loads increase, textile management can become a significant burden. That’s where our specialised healthcare textile services make the difference. Our Healthcare Textile Services We provide comprehensive textile solutions designed specifically for the healthcare sector. Including, but not limited to: Linen Rental Services Professional Laundry & Dry Cleaning Medical Workwear Rental Entrance Mat Services Why Choose Our Healthcare Textile Services? Accredited Excellence: We maintain the

By Steven Burnett, Group Marketing & Stakeholder Communications Manager In an era where “green” has become a marketing buzzword and sustainability claims often ring hollow, Aberdeen Laundry Services stands apart as a beacon of authentic environmental leadership across Scotland and beyond. Our recent achievement of the prestigious Infinite Textiles standard isn’t just another accolade – it’s tangible proof that we’re transforming how the textile services industry approaches environmental responsibility. The Numbers Don’t Lie: Real Progress, Real Impact While competitors make promises, we deliver results. Our 2024 performance speaks volumes about our genuine commitment to environmental stewardship: These aren’t aspirational targets

Our sustainable workwear services is the frontline of professionalism, safety andenvironmental stewardship, all wrapped up in top-quality industrial textiles. Workwear Built for Scotland’s Workplaces From the energy sector to environmental monitoring, our rental workwear is engineeredto cope with demanding conditions. We stock flame-resistant fabrics, anti-staticgarments, high-visibility gear for low-light conditions and protective overalls ideal forrugged environments. Each item is tailored to meet sector-specific standards, ensuring both safetycompliance and durability. Why Choose Rental Over Owned? You might think “we can just buy workwear ourselves”, but outsourcing your workwearmeans offloading the capital, logistics and laundry overhead to us. We manageinventories, hygiene workflows,