• Sustainability
  • ESG Report 2024

    Read about the ESG progress we have made in 2023/24 in our latest report.

    ESG Report 2024
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    Our 2023/24 ESG Report

    Want to see the progress we’re making towards our 2030 ESG action plan – For a Better World? Access the report from the link below. 

    ESG highlights 2023/24

    61 %

    reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2019/20 (excluding acquisitions)*

    c. 30,000

    Better World products live in 30 countries

    94 %

    of packaging is reusable or recyclable in 2023/24

    46 %

    reduction in All accident frequency rate since 2019/20

    796,000

    young engineers and students reached through educational programmes, products and DesignSpark platform since 2020/21

    34 %

    of our leaders are women and 11% are ethnically diverse

    *Performance excludes acquisitions completed in 2022/23 and 2023/24.

    Our 2030 ESG action plan

    It all revolves around four global goals: advancing sustainability, championing education and innovation, empowering our people and doing business responsibly. Click the links below to find out more.

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    Advancing sustainability

    Developing sustainable operations and product and service solutions for our customers and our suppliers.

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    Championing education and innovation

    Partnering with education providers, building skills and fostering innovative solutions that improve lives. 

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    Empowering our people

    Creating a safe, inclusive and dynamic culture where everyone can thrive and grow.

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    Doing business responsibly

    We are taking action to ensure the highest ethical and environmental standards throughout our business and global value chain.