2024 has been a year in which we have made real positive changes for our people, the environment and in reducing our emissions footprint.
Richard Dewhurst
Non-executive Chairman
Introduction from the Chairman
In two years, we’ve made significant strides in monitoring and reducing out Scope 1 and 2 emissions, achieving a 42% reduction and nearly meeting our 2027 target three years early. We’ve shifted our focus to an emissions intensity ratio, considering sales growth, and have already achieved a 48% reduction in our intensity ratio from our 2022 baseline. We are now aiming for a 60% reduction by 2027.
Sustainability Strategy
ENVIRONMENT
2024 PERFORMANCE & HIGHLIGHTS
• 33% reduction in emissions (42% compared with baseline year)
• 39% decrease in emissions intensity ratio
• 48% decrease in emissions intensity ratio compared with baseline year
• 74% of electricity consumed from green sources
• 87% reduction in our Feltham site’s emissions
• 94% UK waste diverted from landfill of which 14% is converted into energy
• Improved recycling processes to reuse and repurpose waste materials
KEY PRIORITIES
Scope 1 and 2 emissions:
• Switch remaining businesses to green electricity
• Switch UK businesses to green gas
• Install solar panels where viable
• Install EV chargers at each company
Waste and packaging:
• ISO 14001:2015 certification for UK businesses
• Increase diversion of waste from landfill
Supply chain:
• Engage and collaborate with key suppliers
Product:
• Increase our range of sustainable products
TARGETS
• Carbon reduction:
reduce scope 1 and 2 carbon intensity ratio by 60% by 2027 vs 2022
• Waste diversion from landfill:
>95% by 2024
• Packaging:
>95% packaging to be recyclable by 2030
OUR PEOPLE
2024 PERFORMANCE & HIGHLIGHTS
• New global HR system (PeopleHR) implemented across the Group
• New UK payroll software implemented
• Employee turnover of 11%
• Females make up 31% of the workforce
• Global “value awards” launched, for employees who go above and beyond in demonstrating our values
• Employee work life balance improved through implementation of flexible working including 4-day weeks at two companies
• Employees collectively walked 15,750 miles in our Round the World Challenge raising £10k for the OXFAM Gaza Humanitarian Appeal
KEY PRIORITIES
• Communicate to & engage with our people on mission, vision, values
• Utilise PeopleHR to improve employee engagement
• Improve communication across the Group
TARGETS
• Group employee engagement rating: 85%
• Health & safety incident rate: eliminate serious incidents
• Voluntary employee turnover: below 15%