Inspire Change Specialist Group Sustainability Document

Inspire Change We’re committed not only to implementing change in our own business, but to inspiring change in others around us, so that together we can build a better tomorrow. At Specialist Group, we are passionate about our planet. With a rich history in joinery, our respect for forestry, in both its beauty and in the practical uses it has in our built environment, is profound. Determined to preserve our forests, we have been planting trees in huge swathes since the very beginning of our business, having purchased our first forest land in 1990, two years after Specialist was formed. Since...

Our Pledge Our road to zero began decades ago and it is through concerted effort that we have achieved such a positive result for our environment to date. Our pledge is to redouble our efforts in our contribution towards the fight for Net Zero Carbon, inspiring others as we do so.

Inspire Change Our processes to date have been exemplary and we are proud to assert that since 2012 we have achieved: Zero Waste to landfill Single use plastics Sustainably sourced timber Environmental incidents Harm Specialist Group’s zero waste to landfill policy has meant that since 2012, we have fully implemented a strict recycling and waste segregation policy throughout our factories and sites. At Specialist we eliminate the use of single use plastics wherever possible including in the staff restaurant and ensure responsible disposal of all our waste material. Premium raw materials Energy...

This latest development is not the first step on our sustainability journey, but rather the formalisation of our sustainability strategy into a tangible project. Our current position is strong and our baseline, which was set in 2022, is favourable, with our current emission reduction sitting at -54%. We have many challenges ahead and we're excited for them, eager to improve our position and reach our environmental goals. Phase 1 of our Sustainability Strategy includes: • Expanding the existing Solar PV system and installation of battery storage technology • Investing in an onsite Wind Turbine...

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OurEnvironment Inspire Change Our environmental responsibility transcends the business from office space, through shop floor and products delivered to site - all of which is wrapped in fully recyclable material. At sourcing level, we only use timber sourced from responsibly and sustainably managed forests. We know that inspiring change means thinking 'environment' first at every opportunity. The mart of fMponaiM hrmtrr

Despite challenging times in the construction industry in the 2000s, Specialist Group had the opportunity to tender for – and win – lucrative contracts, through positively embracing and fully adopting environmental excellence to satisfy the levels of supply chain governance, regulation and transparency required to engage with these tenders. Since then, we have reviewed every process across the organisation to ensure we adopt environmental excellence at every opportunity. This was our precedent setting first step towards environmental excellence. Not only has this step achieved sustainable goals...

Environmental Excellence Strategy Our strategy includes: Environmental Accreditation Reduction in Electricity Usage We operate ISO 14001, FSC and PEFC certification and can make a measurable contribution to a project’s sustainability credentials when measured though LEED, BREEAM, SKA and WELL frameworks. Energy consumption is measured diligently across a broad spectrum of uses. To aid the reduction in consumption, we have invested in VSD (Variant Speed Drives) on our factory machinery and installed a motion and light sensor system to control lighting use. Inspire Change Lean Manufacturing Our...

Inspire Change Environmental Champion Gary Lynch Sustainability Manager Gary is our Environmental Champion and manages the processes around compliance and documentation. Gary has a wealth of knowledge of materials, their properties and compliance within sustainability frameworks. Gary has over 25 years of experience operating in various business sectors including services, engineering, manufacturing, and the built environment. Responsibilities include energy/ resource efficiency, waste management, pollution prevention & control, and raw material selection. Gary is supported by a team of two Health...

Inspire Change Certified Success At Specialist, our Sustainability, Procurement and Project Delivery teams have the required knowledge and experience to help you achieve any Project Sustainability Charter. Certifications for sustainable built environment: These teams have worked together effectively with our supply chain partners to achieve a variety of certifications for sustainable built environment, including BREEAM, LEED, WELL and SKA. Our commitment to sustainable practices throughout our operation gives us a greater desire to help projects achieve these certifications, and is instrumental...

Inspire Change Product Provenance & Traceability Recycled & Reclaimed Products Supply Chains – Local Priority Material Waste Minimisation Life cycle costs and end of life removal of products are considered during the development of a design in collaboration with the Client, Designer and Main Contractor through a series of environmental product review gateways. Time is a critical aspect in all projects delivered by Specialist Group, particularly when researching product alternatives. Where possible we will source and recommend the use of reclaimed and recycled materials as alternative products....

Our People Our people define us. They put the ‘Special’ into Specialist. Building a company around sustainability means nurturing, developing and protecting our people. Because in doing so, we secure our future.