• Sustainability
  • Advancing sustainability
  • Direct operations

    Committed to net zero by 2030

    Direct operations

    Carbon

    Our 2030 ambition: Be net-zero with a science-based target to reduce absolute emissions from our own operations by 75%*
    *By 2029/30 from 2019/2020

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    One team, zero carbon

    Packaging

    Our 2030 ambition: Make our packaging more sustainable: reduce intensity by 45%, with 100% of packaging widely reusable or recyclable and made with 50% recycled content*
    *By 2029/30 from 2019/2020

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    Packaging with purpose: Sustainable distribution at scale

    Waste

    Our 2030 ambition: Reduce, reuse and recycle our waste: reduce intensity by 50%, recycle > 95% and achieve zero waste to landfill in our direct operations.*
    *By 2029/30 from 2019/2020.

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    A greener future for Risoul

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    Value chain

    Working towards net zero by 2050

    • SBT: 51.6% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per £ million value added1
    • Products and solutions: Develop innovative and sustainable product and service solutions for all our customers, including offering 100,000 Better World products1
    • Supplier carbon: Commit to engaging all of our strategic suppliers to set SBTs
    • Transport: Reduce Scope 3 transport emissions by 40% per tonne of product sold1,2
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    1 By 2029/30 from 2019/20. 2 Target reset in 2025/26. Original target: 35% reduction in packaging intensity; updated to 40% in 2024/25 and again to 45% in 2025/26.

    Additional 2030 ESG ambition areas

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    Empowering our people

    Creating an inclusive and engaging environment, where everyone is proud and excited to come to work and can perform at their best, develop, and thrive. 

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    Championing youth & communities

    Inspiring the next generation of engineers and innovators and supporting our communities worldwide to improve people's lives and create a more sustainable world. 

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    Doing business responsibly

    Ensuring the highest ethical and environmental standards throughout our business and global value chain.