GLIMMA

Sustainability

Sustainable delivery, engineered into every programme

Physical brand implementation has an environmental impact — from the assets we replace and materials we specify, to how products are manufactured, transported, installed and maintained.

We manage that impact through the same Audit → Create → Manage → Maintain process every GLIMMA programme runs on — helping clients reduce unnecessary production, transport, waste and replacement across locations and fleets.

Sustainability, quality and safety standards

Credentials across our delivery network

GLIMMA combines its own corporate credentials with the specialist accreditations, memberships and quality standards held across our Group and approved delivery network. This enables us to match appropriately qualified partners to different markets and programme requirements.

  • Environmental & ESG

    GreenBrand accreditedEcoVadis Gold sustainability rating

  • Quality & safety management

    Achilles UVDB auditedSafeContractor approvedSSIP — Safety Schemes in Procurement

  • Production & delivery standards

    FESPA UK Association memberPRINCE2Cyber Essentials Certified Plus3M MCS Warranty3M Select Graphic Provider — Platinum

Where sustainability sits in the programme

  • OperationsWe assess what already exists before specifying new assets, helping identify opportunities to retain, repair, refurbish or selectively replace.Local and regional production can be used where appropriate to reduce unnecessary transport, while BrandEye and remote reporting can reduce repeat site visits and improve visibility across distributed estates.
  • Materials & productMaterial and product choices are considered alongside lifespan, performance, brand appearance, maintenance and eventual removal.Working with specialist manufacturing partners allows GLIMMA to evaluate appropriate substrates, films, illumination systems and production methods against the specific requirements of each programme.
  • Supply networkOur global delivery network allows production and implementation to be positioned intelligently.Partners are selected according to capability, quality, geography and relevant environmental credentials, helping GLIMMA balance consistency, cost, lead time, transport and environmental impact across different markets.
  • Fleet programmesAccurate vehicle data, efficient production batching and coordinated installer routing can also reduce material waste, repeat journeys and vehicle downtime.
Sustainability in brand implementation

Sustainability applied, stage by stage.

    • Capture existing signage, graphics and branded assets before specifying replacements
    • Assess condition to identify opportunities to retain, repair, refurbish or replace
    • Use remote and digital auditing where appropriate to reduce unnecessary site visits
    • Understand local requirements before production begins

Nokia

400

sites rebranded

20+

countries

Global rollout · Telecoms

Reused and refurbished existing signage rather than replacing it outright. Local production reduced transport, time, and manufacturing cost across a large, dispersed estate.

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Governance

Sustainability with clear standards and accountability

  • 01Environmental requirements are built into sourcingSustainability forms part of how we evaluate manufacturing and implementation partners alongside quality, capability, cost and geographic coverage. Where clients have specific environmental standards, certifications or reporting requirements, these can be incorporated into supplier selection and programme delivery.
  • 02Better asset decisions with BrandEyeAsset condition, location, photography and other information can be captured before replacement decisions are made. This supports a more informed retain, repair, refurbish or replace approach — helping avoid unnecessary production and giving clients better visibility across their estate.
  • 03One PMO structure, one standardEnvironmental considerations sit within the same governance framework used to manage programme cost, quality, timing and risk. This allows standards to be established centrally and applied consistently across markets while accommodating local delivery requirements.

Sustainability insights by GLIMMA

Beyond Metrics: Redefining Success in ESG Implementation

ESG success is easier to claim than to measure. A look at how companies are moving past generic sustainability metrics towards the practical decisions — materials, transport, energy — that actually change a brand's footprint.

GLIMMA Editorial Team Oct 22nd, 2024

Revolutionising Brand Presence: Making Tangible The Intangible

A brand is judged where people actually meet it — on buildings, vehicles and shop floors. How real-time visibility tools, a curated asset library and bespoke applications close the gap between the digital brand and the physical one.

Tom Hawkins Jan 26th, 2024

Brand Purpose – Do What Matters The Most

Purpose has moved from the marketing department to the boardroom. What the C-suite conversation about profit and purpose now sounds like, and what it takes to embed values in a business strategy rather than bolt them on.

GLIMMA Editorial Team Jan 24th, 2024

Let’s start with a conversation.

You don’t need a fully developed sustainability brief. Talk to us about your programme and we can identify where smarter auditing, specification, sourcing and delivery can reduce environmental impact, waste and unnecessary cost.

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