Jeff Silver
Head of ESG
SMI have really supported us by engaging with us on how we can reduce our Scope 3 emissions and meet our net zero targets.
By working collaboratively, we’ve been able to implement a range of initiatives with sustainability at their core.
55kg
Textiles recycled
82
Plastic bottles repurposed
168kg
CO₂e AVOIDED FROM LANDFILL
In 2025, DOC Cleaning set out with an ambitious goal: to make their workwear range more sustainable.
They wanted to reduce environmental impact, but not at the expense of quality, comfort, or performance.
The challenge was how to make the switch in a way that worked for everyone.
That’s where SMI came in.
Together, we transitioned DOC Cleaning’s workwear range to more environmentally friendly alternatives, phasing out non-eco uniforms completely.
Having worked with DOC Cleaning for several years as a trusted supplier, SMI’s ESG team now stepped forward to guide and support the project.
The SMI team:
DOC Cleaning employees were actively involved throughout the process, too. They joined workwear trials and shared direct feedback, ensuring the new products met real day-to-day needs – and helping everyone feel part of the change.
In October 2025, SMI’s Head of ESG and Sustainable Procurement, Elizabeth Mellor, and National Account Manager, Graham O’Connor, attended DOC Cleaning’s supplier showcase at the Beyond Cleaning Awards.
DOC Cleaning can now offer their clients selected eco-friendly workwear options, with clear visibility of the sustainability across their supply chain.
Procurement has also become far more efficient, thanks to the streamlined product offering.
DOC Cleaning and SMI have been shortlisted for the Supply Chain Sustainability Project of the Year Award at the Edie Awards 2026 for the Beyond Cleaning catalogue.
Being shortlisted is a testament to the commitment, hard work, and collaboration that have gone into making this project a reality.
In 2025, our partnership with DOC Cleaning delivered measurable environmental impact.
Meanwhile, an order of 100 units in 2026 would repurpose 8,200 plastic bottles. This would avoid around an estimated 9.92T of CO₂e.
Based on the top 7 suppliers in the Beyond Cleaning catalogue, DOC Cleaning’s average RSPS score is 76%.
55kg
Textiles recycled
More than 168.57kg
CO₂e avoided from landfill
82
repurposed plastic bottles used across the catalogue
99.22 kg
Approximate CO₂e avoided from repurposed plastic bottles
The Beyond Cleaning project demonstrates how SMI can help clients improve sustainability while understanding the impact of their supply chain.
Elizabeth Mellor, Head of ESG and Sustainable Procurement at SMI, said:
“At SMI, we’re excited to support our customers with the insights they need to make informed, data-driven decisions.”
SMI provides tools to give clients the transparency they need.
“Our RSPS supplier scorecard and ESG product icons bring clarity to sustainability performance,” Lizzie adds.
“Our project with DOC Cleaning shows how this can work in practice, and we hope to see this model adopted more widely across our customer base.”
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