Green Charter remit extended

Sector leaders supporting the Green Charter

The Green Charter, launched by Opticare Innovations and originally designed for optical manufacturers, is now available for all optical product and service suppliers, practices and ophthalmology clinics.

The commercial arm of the Optical Suppliers Association (OSA), Opticare Innovations highlighted the Green Charter’s five levels of accreditation that provide the means to achieve a sustainable and, ultimately, net zero sector, at 100% Optical earlier this month.

Karl Jeebaun, CEO of Opticare Innovations, explained: “Every business is thinking about the move to a greener business model but it can be challenging to know which steps to take.

“In collaboration with leading optical bodies, we are set to empower businesses to embrace eco-friendly practices and to build a sustainable future for optics.

“We have worked hard with industry and professional partners to ensure that the Green Charter will ensure that our community is exceeding the requirements of NHS supply and setting a clear path for sustainability.”

The Green Charter has been designed to bring a range of benefits to optical practices or businesses, with the means to:

• Engender team spirit
• Empower everyone to attain greener targets
• Reduce carbon footprint
• Engage ecologically conscious customers and patients

Businesses already on the Green Charter pathway include AOS, Eyespace, Mainline Optical and Performance Finance.

Find out more about the Green Charter by emailing hello@greencharter.uk or visiting the Green Charter website.

Our photograph show Roy Stoner, OSA chair, Alistair Bridge, ABDO CEO, and Ian Humphreys, chief executive of the College of Optometrists, supporting the Green Charter at 100% Optical.