Sustainability
UK Operations Net Zero by 2035
Newest manufacturing facility to become net zero by 2026
£2,600,000
Invested in environmental projects since 2022
4MW Solar Array
Reducing our reliance on grid energy
Award Winners
Multiple awards and recognition for our efforts
Environmental Management
We strive to minimise potential environmental impact & aim to prevent pollution in all practices.
We are committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions across our supply chain, products, and operations by 2035.
As part of this strategy, we invest in new technology and solutions to reduce the carbon related impacts of the business. This includes investment in renewable energy sources such as solar power, targeting self-sustainability & a phased approach to minimising the environmental impact of the business.
G-TEM’s environmental management system is accredited in accordance with ISO 14001:2015.
Environmental & Sustainability Awards
- Large Scale Project (>£250k) of the Year | South West Energy Efficiency Awards 2024
- Energy Efficiency Initiative of the Year | Confederation of British Metalforming 2024
- Energy Efficiency Initiative of the Year | Confederation of British Metalforming 2023
Supply Chain Expectations
As part of G-TEM’s supply chain, suppliers are expected to be actively targeting net-zero carbon emissions across their operations by 2050, in-line with G-TEM’s net-zero requirements.
Our Journey So Far
- 10,000 solar panels installed, creating a 4MW solar array across both sites in Gloucester
- Reduction in overall electricity consumption through strategic operational changes
- Equipment optimisation
- Electric vehicle charging points at all 4 UK sites
- Currently transitioning to an entirely battery-powered forklift fleet
- Significant steps taken towards natural gas elimination
