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Richard Burbidge's Journey Towards a Greener Future

Here at Richard Burbidge, through our latest sustainability report, we have taken the time to analyse where our carbon footprint comes from to ensure we continue to deliver on our sustainable promises.

The rising threat of greenwashing across competing industries has made it hugely important for us to document regular updates on our sustainability achievements. This is especially vital as we progress further with our pledges to achieve Net Zero, as part of the United Nations Race to Zero campaign, by no later than 2050 and halve our greenhouse gas emissions before 2030.

We are committed to delivering the most eco-friendly and sustainable selection of timber products, with a focus on forming eco-friendly initiatives to positively impact the climate and contribute to a better planet and society.

Here are some of our most recent achievements:

  • Reduced our Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions by 62% compared to our baseline year.
  • Installed 2,600 solar panels at our North Wales factory, generating 40% of the site's total energy requirements and contributing to carbon emissions reduction.
  • Upgraded our Forklift Truck fleet from 30 diesel/LPG trucks to 20, with 19 now being zero-emissions electric trucks and one remaining diesel-powered.
  • Transitioned to cardboard packaging solutions for all flooring items in the Atkinson & Kirby product range in 2023.
  • Identified packaging changes for the Richard Burbidge product range, with implementation scheduled throughout 2024.
  • Installed seven electric vehicle charging points at our HQ car park.
  • Engaged with 15 global suppliers, comprising 80% of total company spend, to present our sustainability report and updated Archwood collaboration document. Communicated policy changes impacting suppliers, a crucial step in achieving our sustainability goals

Reflecting on the past year, our Manager Director, Josh Burbidge, describes how the business is setting the benchmark with Net Zero goals and year-on-year transparency towards our sustainability progress:

“At Richard Burbidge, we’re passionate about design, manufacturing and the sustainable sourcing of timber products. We have made great progress on our Net Zero journey, reducing our Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions by 62% versus our baseline year. This is a fantastic achievement but there is still much more work to be done.  We have prepared the report to update on our journey so far and highlight what we will be focusing on in the coming years’.

Download the full Sustainability Report 2023 here.

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