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The Team Behind the Transformation: How We Became the UK’s First Certified Carbon Neutral Commercial Laundry—15 Years Early

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

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Understanding Our Baseline: The Comprehensive Carbon Footprint Assessment

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

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Our Professional Healthcare Textile Services

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

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Beyond Compliance: How Aberdeen Laundry Services is Pioneering True Sustainability in Scotland’s Textile Industry

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

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Our Sustainable Workwear Services Across Scotland

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,

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A Day of Pride and Partnership: Aberdeen Laundry Services Aboard HMS Mersey

July 18, 2025 Aberdeen is buzzing with excitement as we prepare for one of Scotland’s most spectacular maritime events, and today Aberdeen Laundry Services had the distinct honour of being part of something truly special. An Invitation to Honor Our Armed Forces Our Group HR & Finance Manager, Lynne Taylor, and Group Marketing & Stakeholder Communications Manager, Steven Burnett, were privileged to accept an invitation from the Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association for a tour of HMS Mersey, currently moored in Aberdeen’s harbour. The ship’s presence in our city serves as a proud herald for the upcoming Tall Ships

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🌟 Join Our Team as a Seasonal Laundry Operative!

📍 Aberdeen & Glasgow | 💷 £12.60/hour | 🕒 Full-time / Part-time / Seasonal | 🧺 Living Wage Employer Aberdeen Laundry Services Ltd is a trusted leader in professional textile and laundry solutions. We proudly serve a diverse client base with efficiency, care, and a commitment to sustainability. As a signatory of The Climate Pledge, we’re serious about shaping a cleaner, net-zero future by 2040. We are currently hiring Seasonal Laundry Operatives across Mugiemoss and Keith in Aberdeen, and East Kilbride, Glasgow, to support our operations during peak periods. If you’re hands-on, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced team

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Sustainable Hospitality Laundry Services in the North of Scotland

Running a hotel, restaurant or catering business in the North of Scotland comes with its own set of unique challenges such as unpredictable weather, remote locations and seasonal peaks with customers. But one thing that should never be a struggle? Your linen and laundry – and doing it sustainably. That’s where Aberdeen Laundry Services makes all the difference as Scotland’s leading sustainable hospitality laundry service. We understand how important it is to have fresh, clean, high-quality hotel laundry service, whether it’s crisp bed sheets for a cosy Highland B&B or spotless tablecloths for a bustling coastal restaurant. Our eco-friendly hotel

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Celebrating Pride Month at Aberdeen Laundry Services: Weaving Inclusion Into Everything We Do

June 2025 As we celebrate Pride Month this June, Aberdeen Laundry Services is proud to reflect on our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every member of our team can bring their authentic selves to work. Just as we carefully tend to the fabrics entrusted to our care, we nurture an environment where diversity is not just welcomed—it’s celebrated and woven into the very fabric of who we are. Our Foundation of Fair Work and Inclusion At Aberdeen Laundry Services, our values aren’t just words on a wall—they’re the principles that guide everything we do. Our commitment to

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Aberdeen Laundry Services Achieves Active Status with UN Global Compact: A Milestone in Our Sustainability Journey

We are thrilled to announce that Aberdeen Laundry Services has successfully submitted our Communication on Progress (CoP) to the United Nations Global Compact and achieved Active status as a participating commercial laundry provider. This significant milestone reinforces our unwavering commitment to responsible business practices and sustainable operations. What This Means for Our Stakeholders Our Active status with the UN Global Compact demonstrates that we are not just talking about sustainability – we are actively implementing and reporting on our progress across the ten universal principles spanning human rights, labor standards, environmental stewardship, and anti-corruption practices. As Director Surendra Khandelwal noted

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