We are committed to operating in a sustainable way, taking care of the environment for future generations. This commitment is demonstrated through our ISO 14001 quality standard. Through advertising campaigns, we also actively raise awareness of climate change and Net Zero with our customers and provide initiatives to support with the transition to more sustainable heating technologies.
Grant UK’s vision is a sustainably heated home for every family in Great Britain. Let’s achieve Net Zero together as a nation for our future generations.
We are responsible for operating in a sustainable way and ensuring exemplary environmental practices that reinforce our green product portfolio. We are committed to lessening our environmental impact as a core part of our business strategy. Read our policies here.
A key part of our ongoing endeavour to operate as sustainably as possible is a move to make all our printed literature environmentally friendly.
In December 2020, Grant UK started its transition to more sustainable printing with the publication of two core product brochures which were 100% recyclable. Today, all of Grant UK’s brochures use paper which is FSC Certified and uncoated, and the ink used throughout is plant-based so the brochures can be used and then placed in the recycling bin afterwards.
These brochures marked the first step for Grant UK in making the printing of all its company literature recyclable and we are in the process of printing the technical manuals for all our products on 100% recyclable paper too. Moving forward, Grant UK is looking at ways to reduce overall print demand, encouraging the uptake of digital document sharing wherever possible.
Reviewing our product packaging and making changes to the choice of materials used, while not compromising on quality, has been another important part of Grant Project Zero. Throughout our core product and spares ranges, we have made the following changes:
With the remaining packaging which uses non-recyclable materials, we are reviewing their use by researching greener, more sustainable alternatives which we hope to replace them with in the future.
With many members of the Grant team working out on the road, we have decided to transition the majority of our company car fleet to plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles. We now have fifteen fully electric cars and twenty hybrid vehicles which are helping Grant UK to reduce CO2 emissions and impact on the environment.
In the Spring 2023, we started the development of a biodiversity area at our Headquarters in Swindon. We have planted over 4,000 bulbs including daffodils, lavender and rhododendrons, as well as installing a number of wildlife-friendly features including a bug hotel and compost bins. All of the food waste and coffee grinds from our kitchens go straight into the compost bins, as do all of our grass cuttings. This focus on biodiversity has not only made our site a more wildlife-friendly place but it has also created enjoyable, beautiful outdoor spaces for our employees.
Read more about our biodiversity area here...
Becoming more sustainable is a long-standing commitment that individuals, businesses and countries need to make – it is not something that can be achieved overnight but instead requires collective changes in behaviour. This is why Grant UK strives to support all customers as they take their own steps to transition to different, greener choices. From providing efficient, low carbon heating products for consumers through to delivering the support services that heating trade professionals need in order to work with renewable products, we are continuously expanding the resources we provide to customers.
Our Knowledge Hub provides homeowners with a selection of resources to assist their research and to help them make informed decisions about the best solutions for their homes. Meanwhile, the Grant Training Academy and eLearning Academy deliver courses which help heating engineers and other professionals to build their knowledge and confidence with working on renewable heating systems, enabling their businesses to adapt in this Net Zero era.
Education is at the centre of change so training industry professionals and providing the tools they and their end-users need to develop their understanding of new technologies is at the heart of everything we do.
To help customers relate to our products and services, we have developed core campaigns which are designed to engage with customers, encouraging them to make changes towards a greener future.
Following the launch of our Company Manifesto, Grant UK unveiled its ‘With you on the Journey’ campaign which continues to prevail our messages today. The aim of this campaign is to bring all customers on the journey towards Net Zero, whether they are homeowners looking to reduce their dependency on fossil fuels or heating engineers who have yet to add renewable products to their business offering. The emphasis of the campaign is the notion of a journey and wherever our customers are on this journey, Grant UK is here to support them.
We use a range of suppliers whose ethos is aligned with our own – to deliver high quality products and an excellent standard of service. We work with market leaders in their field and, wherever possible, we strive to support UK based businesses. With our suppliers who are based overseas, each operates their own efficient business practices to minimise the impact on their local environments, and we schedule bulk deliveries to help reduce the carbon footprint of transporting goods.
All of our suppliers must meet strict criteria demonstrating their own commitment to operating ethically and sustainably. We are also working closely with new and existing suppliers to make our supply chain greener, for example, by making changes to reduce product packaging and to make the packaging materials used recyclable and more environmentally friendly.
Over the years, our products have been recognised for their performance and efficiency, environmental accreditations and sustainable production methods. Some of our awards include:
Please visit our Company page to see more of the awards that Grant UK has won for its products and services.
We strive to care for and invest in our employees so they feel supported, happy, and healthy every day, and enabling team members to grow and have fulfilling, successful careers.
Learn MoreAs a business with over 100 employees, we have a responsibility to support the local community and our community engagement focuses on three key areas - youth, charity and employment.
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