Ethics & Sustainability
At Herrco Cosmetics, sustainability is part of our brand DNA. Our efforts are aligned to the four main themes set out by EcoVadis, focusing on: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.



Rated EcoVadis Gold in 2021, we continuously strive to improve our sustainability practices with their guidelines and advice.
Setting a Culture of Sustainability
WE CONSTANTLY LOOK INTO BEING MORE SUSTAINABLE AND HAVE:
Switched to green energy
Installed occupancy lighting and intelligent heating, and solar-powered lights at the car park
Modified our roof to reduce energy required to heat the building
Installed electric car charge points
ADDITIONALLY, WE
Sustainable Manufacturing
With manufacturing as the main business, we identified ways in which we could implement more ethical and sustainable practices. Some of our efforts include:
- Supporting local suppliers as much possible to reduce carbon footprint
- Opting for suppliers with FTI and CSR accreditations over those that don't
- Utilising an automatic pallet wrapper to standardise and reduce amount of wrap used, consisting of pallet wrap that is 100% recyclable
- Utilising biodegradable or recyclable materials where possible
- Utilising FSC 100% corrugated boxes
- Sending tube clippings for recycling (~6M per year / 400kg per month)
- Collecting, treating and reusing wastewater
- Packing rejected goods into goody bags for employees
Our people
Looking into our core – our people – we aim to create an inspiring environment for our team to enjoy work and thrive in.
Constantly looking at ways to improve work culture, we have introduced:
- Enhanced benefits package above statutory minimum including holiday and pension
- Birthday day off
- One day p/a for employees to support a local charity or perform community work
- Flexible work hours to enjoy time with their family and pursue personal interests
- Option for remote working
- Fitness classes provided free of charge for all employees
- Monthly events and charity fundraisers
- Learning and development opportunities sponsored by the company
- Clear and defined career paths for people looking to progress their career
- Opportunity to be part of free product sampling and giving feedback + receiving minor packaging reject products in form of goody bag