Tag Archives: Sustainability

Huws Gray Group published its inaugural annual sustainability report. The report looks forward to future ambitions, including targets and areas of focus for the Group and gives a transparent overview of the Group’s 2023 performance in the areas of environment, social and governance. Daksh Gupta, Group CEO Huws Gray Group, …

BSW Group’s Community Support Committee has supported 49 worthy causes across the UK since between March and June this year. Part of the Group’s ongoing ESG programme, the committee aims to more effectively meet the needs of communities across the UK. Gavin McLaughlin, head of ESG at BSW Group, said: …

Crown Paints has been awarded the Marie Claire Sustainability Award 2024 for Eco-Friendly Decorating Brand of the Year. The paint manufacturer, part of the Hempel Group, a global coatings company whose purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, impressed with its industry leading commitment to sustainable …

Russell Roof Tiles’ largest ever investment is on track at its Burton (Staffordshire) site, with the final stage of construction and fit out now underway. Work started on the £18.5m project last year which will double manufacturing output at the nine-acre site. The project is being commissioned in the autumn …

STARK Building Materials United Kingdom has appointed a Head of Sustainability, Sabrina Passley, as the business continues to implement its sustainability strategy and equip employees and tradespeople with the skills to move towards a more sustainable future. Passley brings more than 16 years’ experience working in the industry, with previous …

The Government has launched a taskforce to identify possible sites for a new generation of new towns. The programme aims to create large scale communities of at least 10,000 new homes each, with something being “significantly larger”. Regeneration expert Sir Michael Lyons will spearhead the “New Towns Taskforce” as its …

The Bosch Group has laid the foundations to acquire 100% of the Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning joint venture, including Hitachi’s 40% stake; the deal is $8 billion (£6.2 billion) and it expects it to be closed in approximately 12 months. The Bosch shareholders and supervisory board have approved the transaction. …

Marshalls has announced it is improving the sustainability credentials of its concrete pipe range by removing the steel reinforcement from one of its key products. This will achieve a minimum carbon saving of 6.1%, compared to its predecessor. The company manufactures a range of unreinforced and reinforced concrete pipes, and …

VELUX has celebrated its 70th anniversary of its official launch in the UK. Since its inception, the Danish manufacturer has been transforming living spaces with daylight and fresh air, continually driving innovation and sustainability in the built environment. The VELUX journey in the UK began even before the official establishment …

Wrekin Products and Barratt Homes have partnered on an initiative titled “The Sea Starts Here”, to help raise awareness of how small pieces of litter can snowball into lasting environmental effects. The campaign’s message will be featured prominently on Wrekin gully grates in Barratt’s Kings Park, a David Wilson Homes …