Ahead of schedule
We are carbon neutral
With our roots firmly anchored in the world’s seas and oceans, the sustainability and health of our planet is as key to our future as a business as it is for us as a population.
In 2021 we set ourselves an ambitious goal – to become carbon neutral across our UK facilities by the end of 2025. A real challenge when many other UK companies were setting their similar targets for 2040 and beyond.
In a tribute to company-wide hard work, commitment and investment, we met our objective by the end of 2023 financial year – independently verified 2 years ahead of schedule
Although our ambitious target was met well ahead of time, we are not ‘resting on our laurels’ with regards to our commitment to sustainability and the environment. Work continues with our supply chain to extend the drive for carbon neutrality throughout our partner industries. Continual assessments of our UK energy use will lead to further investments to make us even more lean, clean and green.
Ahead of schedule
This mission statement sets the strategic direction for Sonardyne to achieve carbon neutrality by the end of 2025 and outlines existing and planned initiatives to fulfil this ambition.
Sonardyne recognises the need for sustainable use of energy to mitigate climate impact and degradation of the environment for the preservation of future generations. As part of our five-year strategic plan, Sonardyne is aiming to become carbon neutral by the end of 2025 in accordance with PAS 2060.
Initiatives already in place to integrate effective energy management within the existing business include:
• Installation of three photovoltaic arrays in March 2020 – 1,300 panels producing 533 kW of power
• Implementation of ISO 50001 certified Energy Management System
• Upgrades to electrical infrastructure and building fabric since 2018
• Installation of Building Management Systems
• Procurement of Certified Renewable Energy for the period October 2019 – September 2023
Our success in reaching carbon neutrality earlier than anticipated is a clear indication that by acting now, at a local level, yields significant results. It underscores the importance of setting bold targets and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility throughout our organisation.
On this page you can download our first ever Carbon Neutrality Report which details how we calculated our carbon, our methodology towards offsetting and you can view our carbon neutral pathway to residual carbon only status, which outlines some of the actions we’ve already taken to reduce our footprint and also the plans we have going forward to 2040.
Next steps
2025 will see Sonardyne include carbon emissions from our international facilities in Brazil, USA and Singapore. In addition, we will seek to achieve formal certification to ISO 14068 through our chosen certification partner, LRQA.
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