Who are you and tell us more about your business?
My name is Antoni Dimitrov, and I am the Managing Director of Eco Drift Commercial Cleaning. Our journey began in 2010 when I launched Eco Drift, initially as a Waterless Car Wash, driven by a deep passion for sustainability. Over the years, this passion evolved into a commitment to redefine commercial cleaning through eco-friendly practices, cutting-edge technology, and a relentless focus on quality.
Today, Eco Drift is at the forefront of the industry, integrating IoT sensors, cobots, and our proprietary Shiftomate® smart technology to deliver unparalleled cleaning services. Our mission is simple: to transform every space we touch into an immaculate, sustainable environment.
We are proud to call ourselves ‘Curators of Clean Spaces,’ a title that reflects our dedication to providing reliable, transparent service that exceeds expectations. Our close-knit company culture fosters pride, ownership, and direct access to leadership, which is key to our high employee retention and the consistent delivery of exceptional results.
What are you responsible for at Lakeside?
Eco Drift is honoured to be the cleaning service provider for Lakeside North Harbour, one of our most valuable clients. I personally oversee the operations here, ensuring that our team of 16 dedicated professionals maintain the highest standards of cleanliness across communal areas and customer spaces. Being on-site allows me to engage directly with both our team and clients, ensuring our services are perfectly aligned with their needs.
How does your work link with sustainability on-site?
At Eco Drift, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations and those of our clients, including Lakeside. Our daily cleaning routines utilize highly efficient, eco-friendly products that help to lower Scope 3 emissions.
Beyond our cleaning practices, we are actively involved in sustainability initiatives on-site, such as the Coffee Paper Cup recycling scheme. This project is part of our broader effort to reduce waste and promote recycling, tackling the issue of disposable cup waste head-on. We’ve also invested in tree planting on-site, further contributing to the reduction of our carbon footprint and that of Lakeside. Additionally, we’re exploring new avenues around waste management on-site, continually seeking innovative ways to enhance our environmental impact.
What are your future plans?
Looking ahead, we are exploring additional ways to enhance sustainability at Lakeside through innovative consultancy services and new initiatives aimed at further reducing emissions. Our ultimate goal is to achieve Net Zero within the next five years.
As a runner-up in the Net Zero Journey of the Year category at the Big Sustainability Awards 2023 and a finalist in the News Business Excellence Awards 2023, we are eager to share our experiences and insights with our partners and clients to accelerate the achievement of common sustainability goals.
Additionally, we are expanding our efforts in recycling and upcycling waste on-site. This year, we’ve also made a commitment to donate 1% of our revenue to 1% for the Planet, supporting environmental organizations that are driving positive change.
Specifically, we have backed the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, contributing to their Seagrass Restoration project in the Solent and Chalk Streams restoration in Hampshire—two initiatives that hold immense potential for habitat restoration and CO2 sequestration.
Tell us an interesting fact about yourself.
Beyond my professional life, I’m a keen triathlete, passionate about human performance and data analytics. This passion for data and performance directly influences the way we conduct business at Eco Drift—we harness the power of sensors and smart technology to continually enhance our operations.
Additionally, I enjoy playing the guitar with the Lakeside band, Lakestock, which adds a fun and creative dimension to my time at Lakeside.
Anything else you’d like to mention?
Lakeside North Harbour is more than just a place of work for us—it’s a community. We’ve formed priceless friendships here and met amazing people who have enriched our journey. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to be a part of this vibrant and special place.