REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS AND ENERGY USAGE
We have made decarbonisation a major priority and have a target to reduce our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 65% in absolute terms by the end of 2025 against the 2021 baseline, and reach net zero by 2030.
We aim to achieve this goal through:
- Reducing carbon emissions from energy consumption (Scope 2) by:
- Switching to renewable and clean electricity sources if available
- Installing renewable power generation on site where possible
- Implementing energy saving measures
- Switching to hybrid or electric vehicles where practical
- Replacing gas heating with heat pumps and other natural sources
See our latest progress in Our Performance.
Find out more about climate-related risks and opportunities in our TCFD Report.
Waste management
We minimise waste in the manufacture of products, using recycling options where possible and reducing packaging. The majority of our products are non-hazardous. Where hazardous materials are involved, environmental risks are minimised by using appropriate labelling and technical information, in conjunction with training and procedures for handling, storage and disposal.
As an electronic and electrical manufacturer, we follow all relevant laws and regulations, such as RoHS, WEEE, Producer Responsibility Obligations Regulations, and Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations.
Water usage
Our production processes require little or no water. The water used is mainly for cooling purposes, in which the water is recycled, and for sanitary and drinking purposes. Therefore the risk of water scarcity to our operations is deemed to be immaterial.
However, we recognise that water is a finite resource and reducing water consumption is an essential step in preserving the environment. Several sites use water-efficient equipment, such as low-flow toilets and sensor taps.
We have also set a target of 80% of our operations, measured by revenue, to achieve ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems accreditation by 2025, ensuring appropriate policies, processes and systems are in place in our companies to manage their environmental performance.