Back in January 2022, we were delighted to begin our sustainability journey in partnership with Positive Planet.
It's been an epic journey spanning four years, the result of lots of work from our committed team and our friends at Positive Planet.
Our plan to reduce our carbon footprint
- Measure our carbon emissions
- Reduce our emissions
- Pass on our knowledge to our customers, suppliers, and others
This approach has allowed us not only to better understand and reduce our own environmental impact, but also to support our valued customers and suppliers in making more sustainable choices. We are passionate about promoting the development of a circular economy, where every business plays a role in reducing its carbon footprint and protecting our planet.
By working with partners and investing in initiatives that support emissions reduction, we aim to help minimise the overall environmental impact of the products and services we provide. This is just one example of how businesses working together can help drive meaningful, positive change.
Reducing landfill waste with recyclable packaging
We knew one of the best ways we could begin our transition towards reducing our carbon footprint was by changing our packaging. We sourced recyclable plastic bags, preventing 12,000 clear plastic bags from ending up in landfill every year.
From solar panels to electric vehicles
This was never just a tick box exercise – we are committed to continually improving sustainability across all areas of our business.
We updated all the lighting on our premises to LED with motion sensors, ensuring energy is only used when needed. In November 2022, we installed solar panels, allowing us to generate our own electricity and reduce reliance on external energy sources.
We have also upgraded our vehicle fleet to hybrid and fully electric vehicles, helping to reduce our overall emissions.
Looking ahead
We are committed to continuing our sustainability journey and further reducing our environmental impact. We have set clear goals across our Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and are working closely with our supply chain to achieve them.
This is a long-term commitment, and you can find more details in our Carbon Reduction Plan.