• Greener Cleaning for River Island

    Greener Cleaning for River Island

A globally recognised fashion brand

River Island has partnered with AIM for over 18 years to deliver high-quality cleaning services across its retail stores and corporate offices. As sustainability became a key priority, AIM introduced innovative green solutions to align with River Island’s environmental commitments and operational efficiency goals.

River Island sought a cleaning partner who could:

  • Reduce Environmental Impact: Eliminate unnecessary waste and lower carbon emissions.
  • Streamline Operations: Minimise journeys, optimise cleaning schedules, and reduce resource use.
  • Sustainable Products & Practices: Introduce eco-friendly cleaning solutions, uniforms, and consumables.

Existing cleaning processes were not aligned with their sustainability targets, requiring a smarter, greener approach to deliver long-term environmental benefits.

River Island sought a cleaning partner who could:

Solution

AIM introduced a Greener cleaning model focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainability:

  • Carbon Reduction: Optimised scheduling and logistics, cutting unnecessary journeys by 30% and introducing an all-electric fleet, reducing CO₂ emissions by 98%.
  • Sustainable Cleaning Products: Replaced traditional chemicals with Tersano Stabilised Aqueous Ozone (SAO), eliminating harmful substances while maintaining high hygiene standards.
  • Eco-Friendly Uniforms: Transitioned to uniforms made from 100% recycled plastic bottles and organic cotton, supporting River Island’s commitment to sustainable materials.
  • Waste Reduction: Removed 94.4% of single-use plastics from cleaning operations and introduced Cradle-to-Cradle certified consumables to reduce environmental impact further.
Solution

Outcomes

1
Lower Carbon Footprint

Improved logistics and vehicle electrification resulted in a 98% reduction in CO₂ emissions.

2
Waste-Free Cleaning

Eliminated nearly all single-use plastics, aligning with River Island’s sustainability goals.

3
Sustainable Cleaning Practices

Chemical-free solutions improved air quality and reduced environmental toxins.

4
Operational Efficiency

Reduced site visits by 30%, optimising service while maintaining high cleaning standards.

Benefits

Greener, Healthier Workspaces

Safe, chemical-free cleaning enhances the workplace environment for staff and visitors.

Lower Environmental Impact

Smarter logistics and sustainable products contribute to River Island’s ESG strategy.

Cost-Effective Sustainability

Reduced waste, lower emissions, and streamlined operations provide long-term savings.

Future-Proofed Cleaning Service

AIM’s sustainability-first approach supports River Island’s goal of achieving a zero-carbon cleaning contract.

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