At Recycling Lives Services sustainability is more than a commitment. It is integral to how we operate, innovate and grow.
By adopting a circular business model that integrates resource & logistics, site processing, and compliance services, we deliver environmental benefits, generate positive social impact, and uphold strong governance for our customers and communities.
Our pioneering approach, whether transforming the battery recycling industry, developing digital compliance systems, or creating employment opportunities through specialist rehabilitation care reflects our belief that social purpose and commercial success are inseparable.
“Environmental sustainability is both the head and heart of our operations and service offering. Social sustainability is our purpose and a big part of our personality. And economic sustainability is what underpins us.“
Adrian Murphy – Group CEO
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
At Recycling Lives Services we recognise the importance of the UN SDGs as a blueprint for prosperity and are proud to formally align with these goals. Due to the nature of our business, we are specifically focussed across the following goals:
- SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Through renewable energy use, circular resource management, social value programmes, and ambitious climate action, we are driving meaningful change for people and the planet.
B Corp certification
Recycling Lives Services is a certified B Corp company. This accreditation underscores our unwavering commitment to ‘using business as a force for good’.
This certification echoes our dedication to high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency across all areas of our operations. It reflects our ongoing efforts to create positive social impact, drive a sustainable circular economy, and make our operations greener year after year.
Read our 2024/25
Sustainability report
Sharing how we’ve delivered a 61% reduction in CO2 emissions, achieved 97% diversion from landfill, and generated £42.9m social value in 2024 alone.
Discover the benefits of the Recycling Lives Portal
“Our relationship with Recycling Lives spans more than 6 years starting with our first load in 2016.
We send scrap and waste material including copper, brass, ferrous metal and more they also handle our hazardous waste such as oil and aerosols. We honestly like everything about Recycling Lives, their people are dedicated to what they do, work hard and are exceptionally friendly to deal with. Their attitude to work and charity is inspirational. Long may our partnership continue.”
“BT and Recycling Lives have a long established relationship stretching back over 15 years.
We were looking to ensure we met and exceeded all of our environmental and waste targets and goals. To enable us to achieve this, we needed to work with the right partners that carry the same values and provide us with solutions we need in an ever change environment. Recycling Lives have continuously demonstrated their ability to deliver, always willing to go that extra mile when needed, and have built a trust within BT that our waste is in safe hands. We will continue to work with Recycling Lives in the future.”