GLASGOW-headquartered protective packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has published its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report for 2022, which revealed an 11% ‘absolute reduction’ in the company’s carbon footprint.
Other findings included a 33% reduction in carbon sales intensity since 2019, while almost 90% of the group’s electricity now comes from renewable sources.
Milestones include the first fully electric vehicle being introduced to the firm’s commercial delivery fleet.
Two of the group’s six directors are female, emphasising increased diversity on the board.
In terms of products, Macfarlane said 90% of products sold are recyclable, while some 6,500 customers have transitioned from 0% recycled content plastic packaging to products with at least 30% recycled content.
The group has also launched its first strategic charity partnership with animal welfare charity, Blue Cross, and introduced a yearly paid volunteer day for all colleagues.
David Patton, Macfarlane’s head of sustainability, said, “Macfarlane Group is sharply focused on limiting its impact on the environment, with particular emphasis on lowering carbon emissions and conserving natural resources. We want to build a more sustainable and fair future for our customers, our colleagues and our planet, as well as invest in the communities we serve. As our group’s sustainability strategy moves forward, we will continue to not only reduce our environmental impact, but to work with customers to help them reduce waste and emissions.”
CEO Peter Atkinson added, “Macfarlane Group recognises, through its approach to ESG, that we have a broad responsibility to all the key stakeholders in our business. Our ESG Report for 2022 highlights the good progress we have made across a range of areas.”
