• We’re making the planet ‘Safer & Kleener’, one service at a time

    Our sustainability initiatives are driving results for both us and our 50,000+ global customers. We’re reducing environmental footprints and improving our circular business model, one service at a time.

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  • 2017 Apax invests in Safetykleen, driving its ‘solvent to aqueous’ strategy
  • 2021 A new leadership team brings increased focus on sustainability
  • 2022 Safetykleen maps and begins to reduce carbon emissions
  • 2023 We achieve a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions
  • 2024 Safetykleen makes sustainability core to our business strategy
  • 2025 We set an ESG strategy and targets to 2030

We are Europe’s largest all-in-one parts cleaning, waste management and environmental services provider with over 50 years of experience.

  • We serve over 50,000+ customers.
  • We provide 800,000+ services a year.
  • We employ 2,200+ people across 15 countries.

Our 2030 commitments and goals

  • Decarbonisation

    Our Decarbonisation Plan sets a target to reduce carbon intensity by 40% by 2030 against our 2021 baseline. We’re getting there through smarter routing, hybrid vehicles, renewable electricity and more energy-efficient machines and chemistries.

  • Circularity

    Circularity is in our DNA. Our refurbishment programme processed 9,000+ machines in 2025, we recycle around 70% of customers’ used thinners in-house, and drums and containers are reused. Next, we’re focused on reducing water use.

  • People

    Our people come first. Our Safetynet programme and Life Saving Rules keep employees, customers and contractors safe, and our annual engagement survey shapes our action plans. Next, we’re helping our talent grow and giving back to our communities.

  • Governance

    In 2025, 97% of employees completed compliance training, covering ethics, anti-slavery and responsible supplier management. We’re strengthening cybersecurity and data protection, and preparing for evolving regulatory requirements.

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We integrate sustainability at every level of our organisation, from our operations through to our workforce

We’re also committed to helping our customers make the most responsible choices when selecting parts cleaning services.

A circular business model

Learn how our service model extends the life of equipment and resources

  • Machine repair and refurbishment

  • Waste removal

  • Packaging use

  • Responsible resource management