Author: Futures Supplies

Not a day goes by when we don’t wake up to a headline that involves the environment or the doom and gloom of the inevitable impact that climate change will have on us all.

Global warming, greenhouse gases, recycling, climate change, carbon emissions, environmental legislation, sustainability are but a few of the phrases that we have all become familiar with in recent months.

It is almost at the point of hysteria that we all accept that we are fast depleting the earth’s resources and the end of the world is nigh. Whether we like it or not it will not be long before rooftops are littered with wind turbines and solar panels and light bulbs are too dim to read by.

Is anyone looking at the hard practical facts? Do the politicians have any idea what they are in fact talking about as they rush to compete with each other in the great global rush to save the planet? Unfortunately, recent debates expose much of the science upon which the green politicians base their campaign is unproven.

We are all aware that if China, currently undergoing its great industrial revolution, continues to build power stations at its present rate of five a week, within just a few years it will be omitting more greenhouse gas than has ever been produced in the history of the human race.

However doing nothing is not an option. Climate Change is without doubt the most serious threat facing mankind today and compelling evidence that our climate is changing is widely accepted and human activities are without a doubt contributing to global warming.

What do we mean by ‘Climate Change’? Blamed for everything from the lack of snow at Christmas to the ravages of hurricanes, climate change is the effect of the shifts in climate and their impact on the earth. In recent years, models of the impacts of climate change predict widespread changes to weather patterns as well as increased temperatures, which will impact on us all.

It matters not if you believe that man is inducing climate change or not because Britain is to become the first in the world to introduce legally binding targets for reducing carbon emissions. They must fall by between 26% and 32% by 2020 and 60% by 2050 with a new average car emission target of 130G of CO2 per kilometre by 2012 and electricity to come ‘largely or wholly’ from low or zero carbon sources including wind, solar wave and nuclear.

Measures have already been introduced to limit greenhouse gas emissions produced through the use of energy in business. These include increased fuel, energy and carbon taxes already in place in the UK so it makes sense to reduce usage through improving efficiency.

The cost to businesses of not responding to climate change is potentially significant.  However by acting now and forward planning, cost in both financial terms and time can be reduced significantly.

There has never been a better time to take advantage of Grants, Enhanced Capital Allowance schemes along with free advice from the numerous organisations springing up in this whole new ‘Green Industry’.

Where to start I hear you ask? Our business philosophy has always been to do one thing every day that makes a difference – that adds up to a lot of things and ultimately helps drive continuous improvement within our business along with listening to what our customers want and believe me the customer wants green.

Stop making excuses, engage your staff and customers and do one thing today even if it’s just segregating your rubbish to recycle, setting your printers to double sided or switching of those lights that you don’t really need and save money at the same time!

Futures Supplies has always been environmentally aware, personally I have always felt a responsibility to the planet and future generations. The company has had an environmental policy and an informal Environmental Management System in place since 2004. This was recently formalised with the help of the Defra funded scheme run through the Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA). We have subsequently been able to simply address the formal documentation of an EMS and put in place targets that are meaningful, measurable and achievable, further improving our environmental performance and impact on the environment.

The flexibility of the Acorn approach has enabled us to work at our own pace and substantially improve our competitiveness in the market place and I would highly recommend this no nonsense common sense approach.

There is never a better time to start than today, here we go I hear you sigh something else to do along with the HR, Health and Safety and the rest of the legislation and red tape in which we all as businesses struggle to keep on top of but ask yourself – don’t we all have a responsibility to safeguard our planets resources for our children our children’s children and future generations? Lets face it doing nothing is not an option.

In this year’s prestigious ‘Business In the Community Awards’ in association with the Financial Times and sponsored by the Department of Trade and Industry, South London Company Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd is delighted to have received the widely recognised ‘Big Tick’.  The company demonstrated that through leadership and interrogation of corporate responsibility, it is improving its business and its overall impact on society – in the marketplace, the workplace, the environment and the community.

Futures Supplies, independent trade supplier of washroom, janitorial and associated cleaning products is one of only five companies short listed as a London and South East finalist in the category of the ‘Impact on Society for Small Companies Award’, in association with the Institute of Directors. Futures has been recognised with a ‘Big Tick’ for its commitment to its community, charity and environmental projects whilst tackling long-term sustainability and evolving to meet the ever challenging and demanding face of business.

The Awards for Excellence 2006, in association with its Media Partner, the Financial Times are the most prestigious Corporate Social Responsibility awards in the UK.  Rigorously assessed and independently assured the awards are powerful benchmarks of good corporate practice. The Awards, which are now in their ninth year, are run by Business in The Community, a unique movement in the UK of over 750 member companies whose purpose is to inspire, engage, support and challenge business in continually improving its impact in the community.

Finalists had to present their entry to an independent high level judging panel in May and Futures Supplies was presented with its regional ‘Big Tick’ at the London and South East regional awards champagne reception celebration on the 12^th June.

Regional finalists now go forward to the ‘National Examples of Excellence’ Awards to be announced at the Gala Dinner on 12^th July in the presence of HRH The Prince of Wales who is the president of Business in the Community. 

Futures Supplies was founded and established over ten years ago in 1995 by Managing Director, Mandie Kemp and provides a totally environmentally sensitive supply for the perfect washroom. Based in South London, Futures Supplies supply to numerous contract cleaning companies, financial institutions, corporate headquarters and prestigious Commercial buildings.

Futures Supplies are BS.EN.ISO 9001:2000 accredited in line with its ethos to deliver service, quality, value and reliability. Futures has a proven track record and focused approach to supplying quality products with the added value of service excellence having achieved ‘Distributor Service Excellence’ awards consistently since 1997.

“We are proud to have been recognised as a sustainable, responsible business and for our impact on society, business is not just about the bottom line but about putting something back into the community. I hope our success will inspire and encourage other small businesses to give support and become involved in the regeneration of their local community and consider their influence beyond the workplace as we have”, said Mandie Kemp, Futures Supplies Managing Director.

 

South London Company Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd recently won not only one but two prestigious awards in a thrilling week.  The independent trade supplier of washroom, janitorial and associated cleaning products scooped two regional finalist awards and one highly commended award for Managing Director, Mandie Kemp.

Firstly, at an event in Guildford, Futures Supplies was delighted to receive the London and South East regional award for ‘Business of the Year’ by the Chamber of Commerce. This award is given to the company that demonstrates all-round excellence in business with judging focused on financial performance and future objectives, the competitive advantage of the business, and specific strategies which have driven business growth. Mandie Kemp also picked up a ‘Highly Commended’ award for ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’.

If that wasn’t enough, in the very same week, the company received the prestigious accolade of ‘Green Business’ in The Green Guardian Awards, a partnership between the South London Guardian newspaper series and five borough councils.  Hundreds attended the event in Sutton, Surrey where Futures was awarded the Sutton regional winner to find London’s green business champion recognised for its environmental projects and tacking long-term sustainability and being a business leading the way to a greener future.

“I cannot believe that we have received two fantastic awards so close to each other and our success can only be attributed to the fantastic and dedicated team of people at Futures Supplies. We look forward to the national finals in November but I am delighted that we have come this far.” said Mandie Kemp, Futures Supplies Managing Director.

 

Futures Supplies was founded and established over ten years ago in 1995 by Managing Director, Mandie Kemp and provides a totally environmentally sensitive supply for the perfect washroom. Based in South London, Futures supply to numerous contract cleaning companies, financial institutions, corporate headquarters and prestigious Commercial buildings.

 

Futures are BS.EN.ISO 9001:2000 accredited in line with its ethos to deliver service, quality, value and reliability. Futures has a proven track record and focused approach to supplying quality products with the added value of service excellence having achieved ‘Distributor Service Excellence’ awards consistently since 1997.

South London business, Futures Supplies who supply washroom and janitorial products have had a truly outstanding year. Not only were they short listed for a number of prestigious awards over the past 12 months the Managing Director, Mandie Kemp was awarded the only individual award at the ‘Surrey Business Awards’ in February when she was named ‘Surrey Business Person of the Year’.

At Croydon’s recent ‘Best of Business Awards’ Futures |Supplies was awarded not only one but two prestigious awards by demonstrating to a high-powered panel of judges made up of leading business people, its outstanding commitment to corporate social responsibility and illustrating the importance of improving its impact on society through its continued dedication and commitment to the community and the environment.  The company was awarded the top accolade in the category of ‘Best Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility’ and the overall top Award of ‘Winner of Winners’.

Futures Supplies were also selected as finalist in the prestigious Lord Mayor London’s 2005 ‘Dragon Awards’ designed to encourage and recognise socially responsible businesses in the category of ‘Social Inclusion’ and ‘The Mayor’s Green Procurement Code Awards’ in association with London Remade for ‘Best Performing SME’ whose aim is to identify opportunities to recycle waste and purchase products made from recycled materials.

“I am delighted that Futures Supplies has been recognised for its on-going hard work and my congratulations go to all the staff for their dedication who without doubt are an award winning team,” says Mandie Kemp.

Futures Supplies have been delivering service, quality, value and reliability for over ten years and currently supply to numerous financial institutions, corporate headquarters and contract cleaning companies. 

The company recently relocated to purpose built spacious new office and warehouse premises to lay the foundations for future expansion. Having re-launched its website, complete with an on-line shopping facility, Futures Supplies can be contacted @ www.futures-supplies.co.uk

Croydon business woman Mandie Kemp, founder, owner and Managing Director of Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd scooped the only individual award taking gold at the Surrey Business Awards on Thursday 9^th February when she was named as ‘Surrey Business Person of the Year’ at a an Oscar style dinner and ceremony hosted by 96.4 Eagle radio presenter Fred Marden at Sandown Park Race Course in Esher.

Over three hundred guests attended the event and a high-powered panel of judges made up of the areas leading business people selected the winners. Valeria Handley, Managing Director of Eagle Radio presented Mandie with her award for her strong niche in the market and for growing a profitable business.  She told the audience “This was a very difficult decision but in my opinion, Mandie ticked all the right boxes to win this award”.

Mandie who set up Futures Supplies over ten years ago filled her garage with washroom supplies trekking from business to business drumming up sales has recently purchased new premises she now employs 12 people. Annual sales are now in excess of £2 million and commenting on the win, she said, “I am absolutely delighted and totally shocked to have received this award and I hope that my success and passion will inspire others that anything is possible” 

Futures Supplies, trade suppliers of washroom, cleaning and janitorial supplies are based in South London and have been delivering service, quality, value and reliability for over ten years. 

The company relocated to purpose built spacious new office and warehouse premises last year to lay the foundations for future expansion. Having recently launched its on line shopping facility, Futures Supplies can be contacted @ www.futures-supplies.co.uk

At a glittering ceremony at the Park Lane Hotel in London this week, over four hundred  figures from the business world heard Master of Ceremonies, Alistair Stewart, announce the winners of the ‘London Business Awards 2005’.

South London businesswoman, Mandie Kemp was nominated as a finalist in not only one but two categories of Business Woman of The Year and Entrepreneur of the Year and is pictured here with ITV’s Alistair Stewart early in the evening.

Mandie, founder, owner and Managing Director of Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd who celebrates the company’s tenth birthday this year was unfortunately pipped to the post for the awards but still enjoyed the private sector’s most prestigious annual awards ceremony.  Mandie commented, “It was a huge achievement to have been nominated as a finalist especially in our tenth year alongside some of the Capital’s most recognised business leaders.”

Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd, trade suppliers of washroom, cleaning and janitorial supplies are based in South London and have been delivering service, quality, value and reliability for ten years. 

The company recently relocated to purpose built spacious new office and warehouse premises in August last year to provide customers with additional flexibility and lays the foundations for future expansion. Having recently re-launched its website, Futures Supplies can be contacted @ www.futures-supplies.co.uk

Over five hundred people from over fifty of the region’s top businesses gathered at Addington Palace to hear ITN’s Nicholas Owen announce the winners of the Best of Business Awards 2005.

Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd independent suppliers of washroom, cleaning and janitorial products was recognised for demonstrating to a high-powered panel of judges made up of leading business people outstanding commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Working with Croydon’s Social Services Department, Futures Supplies provide work placements for care leavers for up to 12 weeks and have recently given two care leavers permanent positions in the company.

Awarded in the category of ‘Best Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility’ Futures Supplies who is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and has recently relocated to new premises due to expansion were also delighted to be announced as the overall ‘Winner of Winners’ at the prestigious ceremony.

Marc Kemp, Financial Controller who collected the award along with Daniel Hills, Operations Manager said “We are delighted and honoured to have received not one but two awards in our special tenth year and the beautiful glass trophies will certainly boost staff morale”.

 

“Business is not just about the bottom line but about putting something back into the community.  We are particularly proud to have won these awards and will continue our commitment to support young care leavers gain work experience and confidence to build for the future. I hope our success will inspire others to become involved in the regeneration of their local community.” said Mandie Kemp, Futures’ Managing Director.

Relocating to spacious new premises on 1^st August, independent trade suppliers of washroom and janitorial products, Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd continues its expansion and further endorses its commitment to providing its customers with a professional service.

Futures Supplies have been delivering service, quality, value and reliability for ten years and hope the move will provide additional flexibility and lay the foundations for future expansion.

“We hope this move will improve operations and that ownership of the new site will provide greater control over our business activities.” said Mandie Kemp, Managing Director.

Developments in new products and washroom systems are crucial to the cleaning industry, equally so are innovations in providing new ways of delivering service. Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd, South London based distributors of washroom, cleaning, janitorial and associated products have taken the development of their website www.futures-supplies.co.uk to a new level.

Providing an online solution directly aimed at the needs of their customers in providing a user friendly on line ‘shopping basket’ facility and a host of other facilities to directly assist and support the user with purchasing their janitorial supplies on-line. 

Key areas include access to additional product information including specifications and pictures, up to date COSHH sheets that can be printed easily along with a ‘favourites’ facility to prevent the need to trawl through unnecessary data when selecting products that are regularly purchased.

Internal administration cost of processing a purchase including the cost of administration time and internal paperwork can all but be eradicated by the use of the online shopping facility, which delivers a functional user-friendly, simple and clean design providing a cost effective purchasing solution. 

The navigation system is consistent throughout the website to help the user become familiar with the layout of the site and product lines are grouped to ensure the information required is only a few clicks away.

The site also offers the facility to order against multi-site delivery addresses and provides an almost instant order acknowledgement whatever the time of day further illustrating Futures Supplies singled minded approach to delivering what the customer wants when they want it.

“We believe in adding value at every point of contact with the customer though innovation to reflect the changes that have taken place in customer needs and to ensure we deliver satisfaction and continued improvement.

The wonderful world of the web gives people access to service 24 hours and 365 days of the year and we are working hard to make sure all our customers who want to, can access our services and search through the many products on our website using the internet twenty-four seven”, says Mandie Kemp Managing Director.

Futures Supplies ethos is to deliver service, quality, value and reliability through innovations in its service. The company has a proven track record and focused approach to supplying quality products with the added value of service excellence. Currently supplying to numerous financial institutions, corporate headquarters and contract cleaning companies, the team are dedicated to providing a professional innovative ‘can do’ approach to service. Appreciating the clients’ individual needs they are always happy to go the extra mile to meet their customers’ expectations.

“It was important to react to our customers needs and our dedication to technology and innovation is motivated by the desire to provide service and products which contribute to the growth of our customers. The website enables us to cope efficiently with increasing demands for information from both existing and prospective customers. Ordering is quick and easy and we guarantee a speedy response”. Says Mandie Kemp, Managing Director.

Visit the website today and shop @ www.futures-supplies.co.uk

Cresswell Office Services Ltd and Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd not only celebrate their tenth anniversary of trading this year but the two companies formed a very strong partnership over ten years ago in the Facilities Management and cleaning industry.  The companies, which supply cleaning and facilities management and washroom, janitorial and associated products respectively began their partnership when the Managing Directors paths crossed in their previous careers in the cleaning industry.

Mandie had been working in the Janitorial supplies business for some ten years and David in Contract Cleaning. There relationship began when David approached Mandie to provide Washroom supplies to his cleaning contracts and since then their relationship has gone from strength to strength.

Cresswell Office Services, based in South London, was founded in 1995, by David McLeod.  The company currently has both an Industrial and Commercial division and its clients come from a variety of business and backgrounds ranging from Transport to Commercial Offices, including London Buses.  Cresswell are dedicated to being flexible, highly reactive and responsive to its clients’ needs.

The cleaning and facilities management company has been accredited to ISO9001 since July 1998 and was one of the first cleaning companies to upgrade to the 2000 version.

In addition, they are members of the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Safe Contractor approved and members of the British Institute of Science (BICs)

The company has recently undertaken a review of the company brand and as a result have changed their corporate identity to reflect all aspects of the services they offer, which is not just office cleaning but the full Facilities Management package.  To reflect these changes, Cresswell have produced a new range of stationery and customer communications and launched a new website.

Based on the Purley Way, in South London, Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd are independent distributors of washroom, cleaning, janitorial and associated products.  Since setting up the company, Managing Director Mandie Kemp has built a strong, vibrant and extremely professional team of staff who she regards as the ‘heart’ of the business. 

The company’s ethos is to deliver service, quality, value and reliability; it has a proven track record and focused approach to supplying quality products with the added value of service excellence.  “Appreciating the lifetime value of a client such as Cresswell is crucial and developing business relationships on a long term basis is key to our continued growth and success”, says Mandie.

Futures currently supply to numerous contract cleaning companies, financial and insurance institutions, corporate headquarters and prestigious commercial buildings.  The staff are dedicated to providing a professional service, appreciating the clients’ individual needs and are happy to go the extra mile to meet their customers’ expectations.

During the past ten years, Futures has achieved annual sales in excess of £1.7m and has grown from strength to strength.  Futures offer the benefit of ‘one-stop’ purchasing, the best ‘cost in use’ solution and provide unbiased advice on the best product for a particular job.

Futures Supplies has endorsed its reputation in the market by achieving National Distributor Service Excellence Awards consistently since 1997 and with its involvement with trade bodies including the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association and The British Institute of Cleaning Science.  They are BS EN ISO 9001:2000 certified and were also ranked 1st in the ‘Top 50 Efficiency.