SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABILITY WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC
TG Lynes, the mechanical services distributor, is pushing forward with its sustainable agenda.
W e are trying to build a
community where sustainability is authentic and part of the everyday DNA of the business.”
That’s according to Martin Hastings, managing director of TG Lynes, who adds that he is proud to be driving forward one of the most progressive and forward-thinking sustainability programmes in the builders’ merchants industry.
Hastings says that the company has ensured both environmental responsibility and support for the local community runs through the core of the business.
“Carbon reduction and the wider subject of sustainability is, and should be, more than just turning out the lights when you leave a room,” says Hastings.
“We are striving to do everything we can to reduce CO2 as much as possible. Our mission, however, certainly doesn’t stop there.” Significantly, he says that TG Lynes will be progressing plans for measuring and disclosing Scope 3 emissions and intend to update future CO2 reduction targets in line with their commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) across Scope 1, 2 and 3. The Group submission will be complete before the end of 2024, which supports their climate change strategy to stay aligned with a 1.5°C future.
The company has installed a 110KW solar system on the roof of its Enfield headquarters to generate its own electricity while all imported electricity comes from 100% certified renewable sources. 90% of its company vehicle fleet is either fully electric or hybrid, and from September, the company is moving to HVO fuel as an alternative to diesel in some of its delivery vehicles.
Other sustainable initiatives already in place at TG Lynes include recycling used workwear and replacing with hi-vis workwear made from 100% recycled plastic, an on-site cardboard compactor, reusable plastic bottles for staff and a switch to energy-efficient LED lighting across the whole business.
The company is already on the road to delivering plans to introduce electric vehicles into its commercial fleet, with significant expansion scheduled in the years to come. The focus is also on monitoring and limiting Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions. Hastings says: “A comprehensive sustainability strategy must look at emissions which are beyond the direct control of a business. We are committed to sourcing power we don’t generate ourselves from environmentally responsible sources. “We’re in constant dialogue with our existing suppliers to ensure the businesses we work with share our ethos.
“Viega, Polypipe Building Services, GF Piping Systems and RWC are just a few examples of the fantastic companies we work with which are making a real difference in the industry as a whole.”
For TG Lynes, sustainability means more than just the environment, with a desire to play an active role in the local area, while supporting employees.
Recent community initiatives include collections for a local foodbank, football tournaments for employees and litter picks in local parks, as well as donating laptops to schoolchildren during the pandemic. During this time, colleagues also volunteered their time to improve the school’s outdoor learning areas.
Employees, meanwhile, have access to health plans, and an onsite mental health professional.
Hastings adds: “Sustainability is not just a buzz word, it has to be authentic. We are committed to acting sustainably at all levels of our business, across every department.
“Moving forward, we have plans for a TG Lynes academy to help further develop our people and boost inclusivity, and we are looking for more tangible ways to engage with the community around us.”
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT HIGHLIGHTS SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
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he Envirobuild 2021 Environmental Impact Report highlights the changes that have been made within the company to meet their own ambitious sustainability goals but as well as their vision of a carbon-neutral construction sector. James Brueton, co-founder of EnviroBuild says that after the dramatic changes of 2020, the company entered 2021 with a renewed purpose about its sustainability mission; “Our measure of impact and success are the same, and this report should go some way toward showing you behind the company curtains at how we’ve approached this.” The EnviroBuild Impact Report 2021 provides a realistic road map outlining the steps they want to take over the coming years to help hit the UK government target of cutting emissions by 78% by 2035, compared to 1990 levels. The report aims to increase transparency and accountability across the company. • EnviroBuild became the first company in the UK to publish a complete environmental impact of its composite products with an Environmental Product Declaration(EPD). • EnviroBuild changed production so that their Composite Ranges and Sisu LVT are all produced using energy from renewable sources. • EnviroBuild joined the World Land Trust’s Carbon Balanced programme, allowing them to offset any residual greenhouse gas emissions through the restoration of wildlife habits that sequester carbon. • The company continued to donate 10% of its profits to Rainforest Trust UK, which has now saved 300,000 acres, or an area equivalent to the size of the Isle of Wight. • EnviroBuild’s ultimate goal is to become a completely carbon neutral company. Through this, they hope to provide inspiration, and a viable roadmap for other companies in the construction sector and beyond to do the same. BMJ
www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net April 2022
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