Roofing Manufacturer Commits to Net Zero Targets

RUSSELL ROOF TILES has committed to becoming a Net-Zero business by 2040. The pitched roofing tile manufacturer says its recognises its part in supporting the UK’s transition to Net-Zero.

Russell Roof Tiles’ ambition has always been to reduce emissions that damage the environment and improve its operational efficiency, starting a sustainability programme 10 years ago.

As part of the commitment to Net-Zero 2040, its major focus will be direct emissions (Scope 1 & 2). It will reduces its fossil fuel use, improve energy efficiency, maximising renewables and procuring green energy.  This will be process of continual improvement and refinement with its three manufacturing sites sharing knowledge and initiatives in its own internal ‘race to zero’.

Russell Roof Tiles is working with Planet Mark who will be verifying and measuring carbon and social data to reduce emissions. Its certification recognises continuous improvement, encourages action and builds a community of like-minded individuals.

It is also planning to support the reduction of emissions in its supply chain and downstream activities (Scope 3) and will issue further targets in this area once baseline data is established with Planet Mark.

Roofing Net Zero

Ultimately greenhouse gas emissions will become a key performance area in Russell’s supply chain, with delivery partners and in product design.  Its Energy & Emissions strategy roadmap sets out key projects, targets, and milestones that it is working towards in order to achieve Net Zero.

Daniel Hancox, Business Support Manager at Russell Roof Tiles

Daniel Hancox, Business Support Manager at Russell Roof Tiles is heading the Net Zero task force. He comments “We are dedicated to reducing the impact we make on our environment.  Our new Net Zero strategy has been developed in support of our existing Environmental & Responsible Sourcing Policies, to set a clear roadmap and define specific objectives that will minimise our contribution to climate change and our impact on the planet. It supplements our existing environmental objectives and enhances our ability to meet the expectations of all stakeholders.”

In the last five years the company has reduced its environmental impact already by changing policies and adopting new technologies to reduce its carbon footprint.

It has worked to source materials locally and was the first British roof tile manufacturer to have achieved an “Excellent” rating for responsible supplier sourcing. RRT has now signed up to the SME Climate Hub, which is a government initiative aimed at getting SME businesses in the UK on the path to Net Zero.  It also recently achieved gold status with the Supply Chain Sustainability School that represents a common approach to addressing sustainability within supply chains.

Andrew Hayward, Managing Director at Russell Roof Tiles said; “This is our most significant announcement on our commitment to sustainability, a journey which we started many years ago.  We are pleased now to be able to give specifics on our Net Zero pledge and work with customers and suppliers to reduce our impact on the environment.”

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