Sustainability at GBUK
GBUK Group is committed to delivering strategic growth and minimising our environmental impact. Without compromising the quality of our products and services, we aim to:
Deliver Net Zero Service
To deliver a carbon neutral service to our customers by recognising our remaining carbon footprint and funding appropriate schemes to offset the impact
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GBUK Group measured its baseline figure at 82.85tCO2e per FTE 1.97tCO2e per sqm
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We will ensure all sites are purchasing verified ‘Green’ electricity undertaking product life cycle assessments for material products engaging with suppliers to both improve data quality and understand tier 1 suppliers carbon footprint and support value chain decarbonisation.
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We will increase re-use and recycling of waste and encourage employees to avoid the use of high-carbon travel modes.
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To tackle emissions in upstream transport we will be requesting detailed freight and logistic data, requesting the use of EVs where possible, avoid next-day delivery and reviewing the use of flights to transport goods.
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As a next step we will develop a Net Zero strategy and action plan including an implementation timeline to map the initiatives and actions required to meet our Net Zero target.
Maintain
Maintain a robust environmental management system to measure performance & improvement
Comply
Comply with international standards and legal requirements
Prevent
Prevent pollution, reduce waste and minimise consumption
Educate
Educate, train and motivate employees to act in an environmentally responsible manner
Reduction
Promote carbon reduction and environmental protection amongst all stakeholders
The Board of Directors analysed all business operations and set two strategic goals:
- To offer a net zero service to customers
- To promote carbon reduction in the products consumed by our customers
Carbon reduction measures now form an integral part of the GBUK Group strategy and are expected to improve operational performance, benefit customers and reduce emissions.
Raise Awareness
To raise awareness, both internal and external, of our environmental footprint and strategic response
- Compliance with all current energy legislation, seeking to meet or better legislative targets
- Carbon footprint recognition in all relevant GBUK Group policies
- Staff awareness training and enlisting staff support in improving our performance
- Encouraging the adoption of similar environmental principles by our strategic partners
- Calculating our CO2 impact and monitoring our performance
Promote Reduction
To promote activities that reduce emissions, whilst still delivering strategic growth
Business Facilities
- Renewable energy sources
- Recycling, and the use of recycled products
- Energy efficient equipment and devices, including ICT
- Energy efficient heating & cooling systems
- Motion activated lighting and LED lighting
Business Travel
- Digital communication to avoid the need to travel
- Lower carbon options when travel is required
- Vehicle sharing for work and commuting
- Electric vehicle ownership
Supply Chain Transport
- Freight partners who share our environmental principles (DPD)
- Efficient transit routes and transport
- Minimal dead space on shipments
Packaging Materials
- Avoiding unnecessary plastic packaging
- Recycled packaging
- Bio-degradable packaging
Products
- Avoiding unnecessary SKUs in a product range
- Recycled materials
- Bio-degradable materials
- Recycling amongst all strategic partners
Deliver a Net Zero Service
To deliver a carbon neutral service to our customers by recognising the carbon footprint, we are funding appropriate schemes to offset the impact
- Using an accredited program to offset the annual carbon footprint of our service operations across business facilities, business travel, supply chain transport and packaging materials
- Encouraging customers to use our products responsibly and aim for Net Zero consumption
Performance 2023
CO2 Tonnes in 2023 = 2,796
Updated: 11/02/2025
