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SUSTAINABILITY SPOTLIGHT; EXTERNAL ENVELOPE
Freefoam unveils ambitious sustainability targets
F reefoam,
a leading manufacturer of innovative building products, has announced its Sustainability
Targets as part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at creating long-term value for stakeholders while addressing environmental and social challenges.
Freefoam have always been at the forefront of best practice and continuous improvement, holding ISO’s 9001, 14001 and 45001 in addition to an Ecovardis rating in the top 6% of companies. These goals are the natural extension to Freefoam’s long-standing commitment to quality and sustainability. The newly unveiled targets are designed to be achieved by the end of 2030, unless otherwise specifi ed, and focus on two key categories: Operations and People. These initiatives underscore Freefoam’s commitment to responsible business practices and align with its vision for a more sustainable future. Under Operations, Freefoam is taking signifi cant steps to reduce its carbon
footprint, with goals to cut Direct and Indirect emissions by 15% from a 2022 baseline. Water conservation is another critical focus, with aims to reduce mains water usage by 30% and implement
closed-loop water
systems in all manufacturing plants by 2027. Additionally, Freefoam is working towards zero waste to landfi ll by 2030 and a 15% reduction in general waste. On the energy front, the company plans to transition entirely to renewable electricity and eliminate reliance on non-Bio LPG fuels for forklift operations. In the People category,
Freefoam is
prioritizing employee wellbeing, safety, and development. The company has committed to reducing its Annual Injury Incident Rate (AIIR) by 10% year-on-year and ensuring each employee receives at least 18 hours of training per year by 2027. Furthermore, 5% of the workforce will be placed on structured training pathways, graduate,
including apprenticeship, and work 01604 591110
www.freefoam.com experience programs. Ethical standards also remain a top
priority, with targets to ensure 100% of employees with company email accounts receive IT security awareness training and to maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward corruption and bribery.
“These targets represent a bold step forward in embedding sustainability into the core of our business,” said Aidan Harte, CEO. “The simplicity of our goals gives us transparency and ensures they are relevant and clear to our teams and our customers. By acting today, we are building a stronger, more resilient company for tomorrow.”
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