Our five focus areas to support our sustainability ambitions
Decarbonising our operations
We aim to reduce our operational GHG emissions including Scope 1, 2 and business travel. We aim to meet net zero emissions by 2050, supported by an interim target of a 50% reduction by 2035.
We have defined reaching net zero as reducing emissions by at least 90% and neutralising any residual emissions.
Health and safety leader in our sector
We aim to ensure that everyone associated with our business comes home safe and well every day.
Employer of choice in our sector
We strive to be the employer of choice within the building distribution sector.
Supporting sustainable and lower carbon products
We will work with our supply chain to improve the availability of information related to the environmental performance of products, for example, through environmental product declarations. We also aim to distribute products with lower embodied carbon or other sustainability attributes.
Sustainability attributes may include products contributing to energy efficiency of buildings, products produced with less carbon, renewable energy technologies, and products with recycled or bio-based materials.
Responsible sourcing
We will align with evolving UK and EU regulations to shape our responsible sourcing practices, including product safety, modern slavery, and other legal compliance activities.