PLANET
Reducing environmental impact and engaging communities.
Reducing water and energy usage in our products and operations helps us nurture the world we love and share.
We are committed to minimising the environmental impact of our operations, products and services wherever possible. We work with local stakeholders to support the communities in which we live and work.
Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Climate change and emissions
Our ambition: A sustainable business, reducing our impact on the environment.
Our environmental goals
- Net zero by 2040
- Reduce energy use at our sites
- Increase proportion of electricity from renewable sources
- Minimise toxic emissions
Norcros’ approach to environmental sustainability continues to evolve. Alongside initiatives led by individual businesses, this year saw increased focus on Group-level actions to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. This more coordinated approach allows us to use our growing scale to accelerate progress towards our net-zero ambition.
Progress matters to our customers and consumers, our people and our stakeholders. It also matters for the long-term resilience of our business, as energy systems, regulation and customer expectations continue to change.
Our journey to net zero
Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time, and the transition to a low-carbon economy will have a significant impact on businesses, customers and supply chains. We aim to minimise our contribution to climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions across our operations and value chain.
Circular economy
Our ambition: Make the most efficient use of material resources across our Group.
Our environmental goals
- Minimise waste to landfill and increase recycled waste
- Reduce water use at our sites
- Operate at, or work towards, Environmental Management standard ISO 14001
Rising demand for natural resources continues to place pressure on both the environment and the long-term resilience of supply chains. Across the Group, we aim to use materials and resources as efficiently as possible, designing out waste where we can and extending the useful life of products and materials.
Social and community engagement
Our ambition: Engage our wider community to achieve sustainable outcomes.
We believe in making a meaningful difference in the communities in which we live and work. Community engagement is not a side project – it’s part of how we operate as a responsible business.
All of our businesses are empowered to support causes that matter locally, whether through fundraising, volunteering, partnerships or in-kind contributions. This decentralised approach allows each business to respond to the needs of their own communities in authentic and impactful ways. Activities are shared and reviewed monthly by the Executive Management team to ensure visibility, momentum and alignment with our wider values.
POWERFUL STORIES
“Our passion for design and sustainability inspires choices for better living, positively impacting the world we love and share.”
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Norcros plc
Place of incorporation: England and Wales Registered number: 3691883
Registered office: Ladyfield House, Station Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 1BU
