Our planet

From measuring carbon emissions to investing in electric vehicles, our commitment to sustainability is clear and non-negotiable. Find out more about just some of the initiatives we’ve put in place to help fight climate change – for ourselves and our customers.

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Our journey so far

2014

CarbonNeutral® fleet since 2014. From cookstoves and water infrastructure, to deforestation and solar energy, we’ve supported seven projects across the globe through our carbon offsetting programme

2023

In 2023, we generated 12,676 MWh power within our own facilities and reduced energy usage by 6%

Today

79% carbon reduction since 2000 while growing the business by over 270% and doubling our number of employees

2040

Committed to net zero

We first measured our environmental impact in 2000 by looking at Scope 1 and 2 emissions and have continued to do so each year.

Statistics show while we managed 60% more waste in 2022 than we did in 2000, we emitted less than a quarter of the 2000 CO2e total. In real terms, we brought the amount of carbon emissions per tonne of waste down from a figure of 579kg in 2000, to 95kg CO2e over a 22-year period.

Reducing carbon since 2000

 

Grundon’s total CO2 emissions (Scope 1 & 2)

For us, sustainability isn’t just a conversation, it’s a mandate. Which is why our business is totally committed to achieving net zero and helping customers to do the same – for the benefit of the planet and for us all.

Neil Grundon

Chairman

2024 Target

Reduce our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 5% year-on-year against our 2022 baseline, in line with science-based targets

2024 Commitments

Purchase only C-rated and above electrical items

Further develop procurement policy in aim of reducing emissions from key suppliers

Convert one site to 100% HVO

Ongoing commitment to CarbonNeutral® certification

Double the number of electric waste collection vehicles in our fleet, from 6 to 12

Focus on obtaining credible Scope 3 emissions data

Sustainability report

Find out more about our approach to sustainability and how we’re moving to net zero.

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