As a provider of sustainable solutions for our customers, we must demonstrate that same commitment to sustainability in our own values and vision.
We aligned our sustainability programme with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – striving to make the world a better place, from our home in St Albans.
From accreditations and awards such as the Royal Warrant and Planet Mark to staff training and awareness, our commitment to sustainability is clear for all to see.
Our Net Zero Plan
We recognise the importance of making a full and lasting commitment to reducing the greenhouse gas emissions from our activities.
We commit to achieving net zero in line with science-based targets set out by the UNFCCC no later than 2050 and a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030.
We have set realistic short-term and long-term goals and we report the total greenhouse gas emissions of our business on an annual basis.
Net Zero Operations
By reducing our dependency on fossil fuel for heating, lighting and transportation and by increasing use of renewables, bringing our landfill waste to zero.
Achieved
- Planet Mark certified since 2019
- 100% renewable electricity (inc 85 MWh generated onsite pa). Saving 52 Tonnes CO2 pa (market based)
- Electric car fleet & more efficient vans. Saving 72 Tonnes CO2e pa
- Reduced packaging and increased recycling and zero waste to landfill. Saving 19 Tonnes CO2e pa
- Improved factory heating controls. Forecast saving 10 Tonnes CO2e pa
- Improved insulation to offices and improved use of heating and cooling
Short term goals
- Review use of Biofuel for commercial vehicles
- Replace compressor with modulating unit. Saving potential 3.4 tonnes CO2pa
- Replace factory heating system with modulating, condensing units
Long term goals
- Alternative fuels for vans
- Alternative fuel for factory heating
- Extend PV and add battery storage
Net Zero Products
By selecting our suppliers based on their carbon impact and by working closely with our supply chain to ensure materials are sourced responsibly and include recycled content.
Achieved
- FSC® 100% and FSC® Mix timber products
- Reduced carbon aluminium (6kg CO2e per 1 Kg aluminium compared to 16.7 Kg CO2e per 1 Kg aluminium global average)
- Measuring all carbon emissions Scope 1, 2 & 3
Short term goals
- Further engagement with supply chain to improve reporting and reduce carbon
Long term goals
- Reduced carbon aluminium
- Reduced carbon glass
Net Zero Society
By supplying low carbon products that enable buildings to become more thermally efficient. Saving energy and conserving the embodied carbon in our built environment by supporting the Retro First philosophy.
Achieved
- Supporting Retro First, offering new life for existing buildings
- Reducing heat loss through windows by up to 75%
- Product life expectancy in excess of 50 years
- Over 99% of the product materials can be recycled at end of life
- Supporting our customers Net Zero plans by providing carbon emissions for the supply and installation of Secondary Glazing
Short term goals
- Complete LCA (Life Cycle Assessment)
Long term goals
- Improved thermal performance of our products
