Tag Archives: Environmental

Joseph Parr (Alco) Ltd has taken delivery of what is believed to be the first 100% electric truck working for a builders’ merchant in the UK. The Bradford based merchant, which is part of the Joseph Parr Group, will use to electric truck to carry out deliveries whilst also reducing …

Boughton is celebrating after its BLS Plus Topsoil was recognised as a finalist at the 2024 Society of Garden Designer (SGD) Awards, in the brand-new Sustainable Product of the Year category – the awards were presented at the Landmark Hotel in London. Open to affiliated business partners only, the award …

Crown Paints and Wickes launch a charitable partnership which will see Crown Paints’ products donated to local community groups and organisations across the country. The initiative sees Crown become the official paint partner for the Wickes Community Programme, which launched in 2022 to help local charities and community organisations transform …

Crown Paints has dialled up its commitment to making a positive difference to people and the planet, with the launch of an ambitious environmental and social strategy, Project Possible. Project Possible focuses on five key areas around sustainability, charity, community, education and people & culture, with a series of sustainability and people focused …

JDP (John Davidson Pipes) has announced a significant investment in its delivery fleet to further enhance its exceptional customer service. Branded with it’s Lion logo and “Nature’s Network” strapline, these additions to the fleet aim to optimise delivery efficiency, ensure timely service, and support JDP’s commitment to providing the very …

Bristan Group, has released its first Environmental, Social and Governance report outlining the organisation’s ongoing commitments to a series of sustainability initiatives. It has announced plans to reduce the organisation’s carbon footprint, maintain its status as a zero-to-landfill company, and decrease the level of water usage across the UK. In …

Worcester Bosch is launching a new #LikeABosch campaign which is an environmental scheme aimed at consumers who want to reduce their CO2 emissions. There are solutions for all household types from the Air to Water Heat Pump which use approximately 75% air sourced energy and is suitable for most house …

Grant UK has been focusing on biodiversity at its new Headquarters in Swindon, Wiltshire, where the Company has planted an abundance of bulbs and wildflowers as well as installing wildlife-friendly features throughout the site. When Grant UK transformed its new premises last year, the Company made a commitment to select …

Wavin has now launched environmental product declarations (EPDs) for its suite of products sold in the UK and Irish markets. Based on third-party verified life cycle assessments (LCAs), EPDs transparently map production processes to resource impacts. Providing details on the environmental impact across the entire life cycle, EPDs enable building …

A longstanding commitment to ethical and responsible manufacturing has enabled Wienerberger to achieve an “Excellent” rated BES 6001 certificate for its UK manufactured bricks, roof tiles and pavers. BES 6001 (The BRE Global Environmental and Sustainability Standard) provides a framework for the responsible sourcing of construction products. This third party assessment …