Climate Change Data

Siderise Group Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:334.9 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:144.90 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:190.90 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity at Maesteg)
Total Energy Consumption:1,570,110 kWh
Water Consumption:2,630.86 m³
Waste Generated:862.42 tons
Carbon Intensity:0.000048 tCO2e/kg (SIL, 2023)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Product quality and safety
  • Climate change
  • Circular economy
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Health and safety
  • R&D and innovation
  • Talent management
  • Employee engagement
  • Human rights
  • Business ethics
  • Responsible supply chain
  • Products with environmental and social benefits
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Responsible raw materials
  • Risk management
  • Digitalisation
  • Stakeholder interaction
  • Corporate governance
  • Social responsibility
  • Biodiversity
  • Water stewardship

Environmental Achievements

  • Published first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for RH Rainscreen 'Open State' Horizontal Cavity Barriers
  • Initiated Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) for products
  • Transitioned to 100% renewable electricity at Maesteg site
  • 44% of company vehicles were electric, 32% hybrid in 2023
  • Implemented electric charging stations at Maesteg site
  • Sending stone wool waste back to supplier for recycling
  • Lean Six Sigma project initiated to optimize sheet sizes, aiming to decrease stone wool waste by 70%

Social Achievements

  • 87% of employees would recommend Siderise as a great place to work (2022 survey)
  • Conducted Values workshops for all employees
  • Conducted DEI survey
  • Implemented new healthcare insurance scheme (Westfield Health) in UK
  • Employee Assistance Program (Health Assured) implemented
  • Eight mental health first aiders in 2023
  • Inaugural community engagement day focused on peatland restoration

Governance Achievements

  • Achieved ISO 45001 OHS certification (SSPL)
  • Achieved ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification (SIL since 2018, SSPL since 2019)
  • Published first sustainability report
  • Implemented robust anti-bribery and whistleblowing policies
  • Completed anti-corruption training for 100% of Management Board and 23% of employees

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Net Zero GHG scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
  • 20% onsite and 80% offsite renewable energy by 2030
  • 70% electric vehicle (EV) company cars by 2025, 100% by 2030
  • 15% reduction in water usage by m3/kg of product by 2030
  • 100% EV company cars by 2030
  • Reuse or recycle 100% of water by 2030
  • Zero H&S non-conformance by 2025
  • 15% of staff to be mental health first aiders by 2025
  • Minimum 16 hours training per annum, to include 6 hours H&S, for full time employees by 2025
  • Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) >65 by 2025
  • A minimum of £20,000 investment in corporate, social and responsibility (CSR) projects per annum by 2030
  • 50:50 female to male employee ratio by 2030
  • Zero Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) by 2025
  • Great Place to Work Certified by 2025
  • Core products (CW, RH/RV, EW) to comprise >30% recycled content by 2030
  • Take back scheme implemented by 2030
  • EPDs / HPDs for core products by 2025
  • ≥2% of annual turnover allocated to R&D by 2025
  • Train 2000 external stakeholders per annum by 2025
  • 100% of critical suppliers audited by 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Solidify global presence (USA, Europe, Dubai)
  • Launch new products
  • Enhance customer engagement (website, CRM)
  • Achieve ISO 50001 Energy Management certification by 2025
  • Achieve zero waste-to-landfill status by 2025
  • Achieve ISO 37301 for Compliance Management System by 2025
  • Achieve BES 6001 responsible sourcing certification by 2024

Environmental Challenges

  • Majority of GHG emissions come from scope 3 (purchased goods and services)
  • Increased energy consumption in 2023 due to new production line and Innovation Centre
  • Managing waste generation from manufacturing processes
  • Water quality risk at SSPL site in Hadleigh
Mitigation Strategies
  • Exploring renewable energy options (solar)
  • Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) assessment identified energy efficiency projects
  • Transitioning to electric vehicles (target 100% by 2030)
  • Returning stone wool waste to supplier for recycling
  • Implementing a take back scheme by 2030 for installation waste
  • Lean Six Sigma project to reduce stone wool waste
  • Weekly Legionella checks and water quality testing

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Prioritising local suppliers (89% SIL, 96% SSPL)
  • Plans for 2024 to incorporate social and environmental criteria into supplier selection and evaluation

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Flooding (at SSPL site)
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • CT Cavity Tray
  • RV-90/60 Rainscreen Vertical Cavity Barrier
  • BB-FB Balcony Bracket Fireboard
  • EW-FS60 Firestops for Masonry Walls
  • EWI 'Open State' Firestop for Masonry Walls
  • CW-SI Curtain Wall Spandrel Insulation
  • RH25-120/120 RH50-120/120Rainscreen Horizontal 'Open State' Cavity Barriers

Awards & Recognition

  • Manufacturer of the Year 2023 (Building Awards)
  • MIND Gold Award in Work Wellbeing Index 2020/2021
  • EcoVadis Silver Medal recognition (SSPL)