Corporate Social Responsibility
As an independent, privately owned company with over 30 years of experience, County Office Supplies Ltd is committed to operating responsibly and sustainably. We recognise our responsibility to our customers, suppliers, employees and the wider community.
Our Commitment
We believe long-term success is built on fairness, integrity and respect across all areas of our business.
Responsible Business
We aim to balance commercial success with social and environmental responsibility, ensuring we operate in a sustainable and ethical way.
Our People & Workplace
We are committed to fairness, equality of opportunity and diversity in all employment practices. Our success depends on engaged, healthy colleagues working in supportive environments with access to training and development opportunities.
We encourage a positive and inclusive culture where colleagues are respected and empowered. We support personal development, talent growth and career progression across the organisation.
- Fairness, equality and inclusion in all employment practices
- Training and development opportunities for all employees
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Encouragement of employee engagement and success sharing
Our Customers & Suppliers
We build long-term relationships based on trust, shared responsibility and ethical business practices. We expect all suppliers to meet high standards of integrity and compliance.
- Strong ethical standards across our supply chain
- Commitment to fair and responsible trading
- Zero tolerance approach to modern slavery and forced labour
- Full compliance with the Modern Slavery Act
Sustainable Products
We actively source environmentally responsible products and currently offer over 1,000 sustainable product lines. These ranges are designed to support businesses in reducing their environmental impact.
Our Natural Environment
We recognise that environmental responsibility is essential for long-term sustainability. Reducing our environmental impact also improves efficiency and workplace quality.
- Reduce electricity and gas usage by 30% (baseline 2018)
- Reduce water usage by 10%
- Reduce single-use plastics in operations and packaging by 30%
- Improve environmental performance across all business areas
Leadership Statement
We are proud of our ongoing commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and will continue to improve our environmental and social impact year on year.