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Gardiners & Footsure Gains Carbon Neutral Certification G


ardiner Bros and Footsure Western Ltd has been awarded Carbon Neutral Certification, marking a significant


milestone in the Group’s commitment to environmental sustainability and climate action across the company. Through a comprehensive sustainable


strategy in 2024, the Gloucester-based footwear and clothing wholesaler worked extensively to reduce its carbon footprint by 34 per cent, resulting in a saving of 73 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere. This achievement comes as the company


actually increased its energy usage in the past year due to large investments, including extended warehouse opening hours and further factory equipment. Despite these changes, by opting for a green tariff that provides carbon- free electricity from renewable resources, Gardiners and Footsure has saved 233.80 tonnes of CO2 emissions. By investing in sustainable energy solutions, 100 per cent of the company’s


Topshop teases high street comeback


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opshop has teased the public about a potential return to the high street. A series of recent social media posts have


hinted towards the reopening of the fashion retailer’s iconic Oxford Street store. One online video even featured London


Mayor, Sadiq Khan, calling for the brand to make a comeback as he reminisced and shared his memories of spending time outside the store and taking his daughters there. The latest part of its campaign saw the British


fashion giant team up with London-based artist Russ Jones to unveil “We Missed You Too” – an


Above: James Gardiner (CEO), George Gates (Health, Safety & Environmental Manager), Paul Wheeler (Chief Revenue Officer)


energy is derived from renewable sources, plus 20 of its sales force fleet vehicles have been switched to hybrid or electric vehicles.


interactive art installation and treasure hunt acknowledging its loyal following. The brand is inviting fans to take part in a city-wide treasure hunt with clues shared via social media. The winner will receive a £1,000 Topshop.com voucher with exclusive early access to the brand’s relaunched website later this year. A holding page is now live on the


website which simply says “coming soon”, raising further speculation about a return to retail. Currently, the brand is available to shop online via Asos, which sold 75 per cent of the Topshop and Topman brands to Bestseller last year in a joint venture. Topshop Global Director of Marketing, Moses


Rashid, commented: “We’re excited to see the love for Topshop and Topman on social media.


In addition, the company’s gas and transport fuel usage has dropped by 29 and 32 per cent respectively, and this has resulted in an overall reduction of 34 per cent less CO2 emissions compared to 2023. When it comes to product development,


Gardiners and Footsure has also taken a proactive approach to designing several eco- friendly and recycled footwear collections. The company also launched the world’s first ever safety boots for men and women made using recycled pre-consumer leather, leading the way in the PPE industrial sector. CEO, James Gardiner, said: “This achievement


recognises the great efforts put in by the team to reduce our carbon footprint, implement strategies for continuous improvement, and evolve our environmental responsibility within the organisation. As Britain’s largest footwear distributor to the trade, we have a responsibility to actively reduce our impact on the planet and lead the industry by example.”


Our fans are at the heart of everything we do, and by involving our loyal followers, we’re creating the kind of memorable experiences that have always been so important to why people love Topshop. This is just the beginning – watch this space.”


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