sustainability

We have committed ourselves to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 as part of our efforts to combat rising global temperatures. Working with Positive Planet, we’ve established science-based targets (SBTs) and initiatives that will help us as we transition. For our business the Science Based Targets initiative currently defines Net Zero as a 90% reduction against our baseline emissions measurement, though we are aware this is currently under review for SMEs and we will review our approach following this review. Through forward-thinking and long-term planning, we’re determined to do our bit to meet the terms of the Paris Agreement.

In 2023-2024 we were proud to be independently certified by Positive Planet as Carbon-Neutral across our entire operations. This required a rigorous evaluation and highlighted our ongoing commitment to reducing our carbon footprint as a company. Additionally, it reflected our investment in world-leading carbon-capture programmes to mitigate the impact of unavoidable emissions. For 2024-2025 we have decided to move away from this Carbon-Neutral status as we do not want to promote the idea that funding offsetting projects is the only way to have a positive impact on the environment and until standards are defined more clearly across the board and consumer understanding is improved we want to continue our focus on impact rather than certification.

By measuring and reducing our Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions (the emissions produced directly by us, the emissions produced indirectly by us and the emissions produced up and down our value chain) in alignment with the globally-recognised Greenhouse Gas Protocol, we have already made a number of big changes to cut our carbon emissions. This includes our new Green Plaque awarded HQ building having 164m² of roof-mounted solar panels which offset electricity usage, allowing us to run the building, charge cars and still contribute significant amounts of energy back into the grid. We also changed the transportation route that our raw materials take, meaning that we have dramatically reduced the amount of road haulage required.

We have taken steps to reduce our environmental impact and demonstrate our commitment to protecting the environment by achieving ISO 14001 certification. ISO 14001 is a standard under which independent auditors test the effectiveness of an organisation’s environmental management systems. Attaining the accreditation means we have proven we follow and comply with recognised international standards and operate in an environmentally sustainable manner.

The assessment process is rigorous and encompasses every aspect of the business. In order to be compliant with the criteria to achieve the standard, we have defined and set environmental objectives and assigned roles, responsibilities and authorities throughout the company to help achieve them. By implementing a quality management system we can identify, control and record the organisation’s environmental aspects and related impacts.