Bunzl Canada Pioneers Global First with In-House CIMS-GB Verification Experts
In a groundbreaking move for the cleaning industry, Bunzl Canada has achieved a global milestone by integrating the world's first CIMS-GB Verification Experts into its Cleaning & Hygiene business team. This strategic addition solidifies Bunzl's national leadership in delivering sustainable, compliant, and third-party verified cleaning solutions, setting a new benchmark for operational excellence across Canada.
Unprecedented Expertise in Sustainable Cleaning
Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene proudly announces that Darrell Campbell and David L. Smith have become the inaugural individuals globally to earn the advanced CIMS-GB Verification Expert designation from ISSA. This credential represents a significant advancement beyond the standard CIMS-GB Certified Expert level, as it authorizes professionals to conduct rigorous auditing, evidence evaluation, and independent third-party assessments. With a strong focus on sustainable cleaning solutions and workforce optimization, Campbell and Smith support diverse sectors, including healthcare, education, and building service contractors, by helping organizations implement consistent, auditable, and environmentally responsible cleaning programs.
Elevating Industry Standards and Adoption
Shane Ferris of ISSA highlighted this achievement as a major step forward in global CIMS-GB adoption, emphasizing Bunzl's commitment to raising industry standards. The CIMS-GB framework serves as the leading model for operational excellence and sustainable cleaning in facility management, enabling managers to establish systematic approaches to service delivery, workforce management, health and safety, and environmental performance. As demand for verified sustainable cleaning programs surges across Canada, Bunzl's in-house expertise positions the company uniquely to meet this growing need.
Innovative Solutions and Continuous Improvement
Brock Tully, Sr. Vice President of Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene, underscored the company's legacy of innovation, stating that this milestone builds on their tradition of providing advanced solutions and expertise. By incorporating CIMS-GB Verification Experts internally, Bunzl enhances its ConfidentClean® customized solution design and CleanWatch™ performance monitoring platform. This integration offers real-time insights and continuous improvement, empowering customers to operate more efficiently while adhering to the highest sustainability standards in facility cleaning programs.
Comprehensive Support for Sustainable Programs
With in-house Verification Experts, Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene now offers end-to-end support throughout the lifecycle of sustainable cleaning initiatives. From initial solution design and implementation to independent third-party verification, organizations benefit from a seamless process that bridges the gap between program execution and formal validation. David L. Smith, Cleaning Hygiene & Sanitation Director at Bunzl, emphasized that this expertise enables the implementation of standardized processes, measurable performance metrics, and healthier, more sustainable cleaning programs, moving beyond self-reported compliance to credible, defensible outcomes.
This achievement not only reinforces Bunzl's role as a national distribution leader but also drives the cleaning industry toward greater accountability and environmental stewardship in Canada and beyond.
