Sustainability
An innovative and evolving approach to sustainability working with partners who share our values
Driving sustainability across our operation
To make a greater commitment to a greener tomorrow we know we have to evaluate and develop all aspects of our operation.
Reducing our energy consumption and deploying renewable energy solutions helps us to increase efficiency, and we have also reduced emissions through various initiatives.
So, while we do everything we can to reduce the environmental impact of how we manufacture and distribute our products we also pay meticulous attention to the materials we use, and how we handle the waste. This includes pre-consumer waste from the manufacturing process as well as post-consumer waste, the end-of-life products generated by a replacement or refurbishment programme.
Renewable energy
We have committed to lower our carbon footprint and are currently developing a robust process for measurement with a strong focus on lowering our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
Recent expansion of our solar power infrastructure has increased our total solar capacity to 613,035kWh of clean energy annually – a major switch away from fossil fuels saving 159 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Reducing manufacturing waste
We’re committed to reducing our manufacturing waste while we recycle 100% of PVC-U manufacturing waste materials.
From 2023 – 2025 we have recycled:
- 1875.69 tonnes of PVC-U
- 30.47 tonnes of metal
- 261.4 tonnes of glass
- 147.71 tonnes of timber
Lowering energy consumption
- Low energy LED lighting throughout our manufacturing facility.
- Factory climate control delivering a 40% energy reduction in one year.
- 80% reduction in computer energy consumption by switching to Raspberry Pi consoles on the factory floor.
- A new air leak programme to reduce energy used by compressors.
Reducing fleet emissions
We do everything we can via procurement and planning to reduce the emissions generated when delivering our products.
- 15% increase in fuel efficiency and lower emissions with a delivery fleet powered by upgraded Euro 6 engines.
- A reduction of 10% on pre-existing fuel usage through the introduction of new route planning software.
- Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) accreditation. FORS helps businesses to improve operator safety, fuel efficiency and to lower fleet emissions.
Working with partners who share our values
Epwin Group
Epwin Group, our PVC-U systems partner is independently accredited and certified to the requirements of BES 6001: Issue 3.0.
This ensures, and then proves, that our products have been made with constituent materials that have been responsibly sourced.
This independent, third-party assessment and certification demonstrates that an effective system for ensuring responsible sourcing is embedded in our supply chain.
UK recycling capability
This includes an ISO 14001 accredited zero to landfill strategy, segregating all waste from site before sending it to specialist waste carriers for recycling.
Recycled Composite Material (RCM) thermal inserts
Emplas also uses Epwin Group’s recycled composite material (RCM) reinforcements in our Profile 22 window ranges. Manufactured from post-consumer and post-industrial waste PVC-U, they further enhance the thermal performance of our energy efficient window and door ranges.