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In the UK, Peartree Cleaning Serviceshas achieved a Gold rating from EcoVadis - a testimony to the company's commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.

EcoVadis is the global standard for resilient, sustainable supply chains. It provides a comprehensive framework to evaluate sustainability performance covering four key areas:

• Environment - evaluating how well a company manages its environmental impact, from waste reduction and energy consumption to carbon footprint reduction

• Labour & Human Rights - ensuring the company provides fair working conditions, respects human rights and fosters an inclusive workplace culture

• Ethics - upholding the highest standards of ethical behaviour in all business dealings, from procurement to customer relationships

• Sustainable Procurement - assessing the company's supply chain to ensure their partners share a commitment to sustainable and responsible practices.

Brad Reames, Peartree owner and managing director of Peartree said: "The EcoVadis Gold rating affirms our commitment to continuous improvement and responsible business practice. This was a companywide effort and we're very proud of our team, and grateful to our partners for their contributions to this achievement. We remain focused on building upon this success while delivering excellence."