{"id":8661,"date":"2024-08-16T10:10:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T10:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brandsfirst.pt\/?page_id=8661"},"modified":"2024-10-30T12:53:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T12:53:39","slug":"sustentabilidade-e-responsabilidade-social","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.brandsfirst.pt\/en\/sustainability-and-social-responsibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability and Social Responsibility"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sustainability and Responsibility <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
Eco-friendly cleaning products, ethical practices and a positive impact on the community.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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BrandsFirst is firmly committed to sustainability and social responsibility in all its operations. This commitment is reflected in product development, manufacturing processes and interaction with the community and the environment.<\/strong><\/p>

We recognise the impact of our activities and work continuously to minimise our ecological footprint, while maximising the value we offer to consumers and society in general.<\/p>

The approach to sustainability and social responsibility is integral, covering everything from the selection of raw materials to the end use of products by consumers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Environmental sustainability<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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At BrandsFirst, environmental sustainability is a fundamental pillar. We develop concentrated formulas that significantly reduce water consumption, both in the manufacturing process and in final use by the consumer. This approach minimises environmental impact while providing greater efficiency for consumers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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FSC certification<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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All the packaging boxes are FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified, which guarantees that the raw materials come from responsibly managed forests. However, the commitment to sustainability goes beyond the origin of the materials.<\/p>

The innovative packaging design is a clear example of our holistic approach to sustainability. We have developed an ergonomic format that makes it easier for consumers to handle, and which also significantly optimises logistical efficiency. This innovation allows us to accommodate a greater number of units per box and, consequently, per transport operation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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For example, while a standard pallet of similar products typically carries 720 units, the optimised packaging allows 960 units to be transported on the same pallet. This logistical efficiency translates into a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions associated with the distribution of our products.<\/p>

By increasing the transport capacity per pallet by more than 30%, we have proportionally reduced the number of journeys needed to distribute the same volume of product, which means fewer lorries on the roads, lower fuel consumption and, consequently, a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>

This integrated approach - from concentrated formulation to logistical optimisation - demonstrates our commitment to considering the environmental impact at every stage of the product's life cycle. At BrandsFirst, we believe that every detail counts in our mission to offer effective and environmentally responsible cleaning products.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Social Responsibility<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Social responsibility extends beyond our facilities. We strictly comply with all legal and ethical market standards, ensuring that our business practices are transparent and responsible, as well as providing clear and detailed information on the correct and sustainable use of our products, encouraging responsible consumption practices.<\/p>

We believe that educating consumers is a fundamental part of our social responsibility.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Responsibility in Production<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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With a manufacturing process certified by IFS Food (International Featured Standard), we ensure the highest standards of quality and safety, where all raw materials are sourced from certified suppliers, guaranteeing quality and ethical compliance throughout our supply chain.<\/p>

A distinctive and increasingly valued aspect of our production is the fact that all our products are certified vegan. At a time when consumers' ethical and environmental awareness is on the rise, BrandsFirst stands out by offering a complete range of products free from animal ingredients. This feature is a response to the growing demand for more conscious products and a reflection of the long-standing commitment to ethical and sustainable practices.<\/p>

By opting for 100% vegan formulas, we ensure that the products meet the expectations of the most demanding consumers in terms of ethics, without compromising on efficacy. This approach allows us to serve a broader spectrum of consumers, including those who follow a vegan lifestyle, as well as institutions and companies that prioritise suppliers with ethical practices.<\/p>

The vegan certification of our products is more than just a differentiating element in the market, but a concrete manifestation of our commitment to leading the way towards a more ethical and sustainable cleaning industry. At BrandsFirst, we believe it is possible to offer high-performance cleaning products while respecting the ethical principles and environmental concerns of our consumers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Commitment to the Future<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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At BrandsFirst, the commitment to innovation and sustainability is continuous and future-orientated. We set ambitious goals that cover every aspect of the operation, from product formulation to distribution.<\/p>

In product development, we are focussing on ecological and 100% vegan formulas. We intend to maintain and strengthen our position as a benchmark in ethical and sustainable cleaning products, responding to the growing demands of more conscious consumers.<\/p>

We recognise that sustainability is a continuous process of improvement. That's why we are committed to constantly evaluating and improving our practices.<\/p>

At BrandsFirst, our aim is to demonstrate that it is possible to operate responsibly, ethically and sustainably in the 21st century, and to reconcile efficiency with environmental responsibility.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sustainability and Responsibility Commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. Eco-friendly cleaning products, ethical practices and a positive impact on the community. BrandsFirst is firmly committed to sustainability and social responsibility in all its operations. This commitment is reflected in product development, manufacturing processes and interaction with the community [...]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8661","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brandsfirst.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8661","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brandsfirst.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brandsfirst.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brandsfirst.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brandsfirst.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8661"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.brandsfirst.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8661\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9073,"href":"https:\/\/www.brandsfirst.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8661\/revisions\/9073"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brandsfirst.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8661"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}