In 2021, Ibstock Plc became one of the first UK building products manufacturers to procure 100% of its electricity from renewable sources, enabling the Group to make a significant step forward in its carbon reduction journey.
In early 2022, the Group set out further ambitious targets in its ESG 2030 Strategy, with one of the pillars focused on addressing climate change through:
Carbon Reduction
Water Efficiency
Biodiversity Net Gain
In this summary report, Richard Capper, Energy Manager for the Group, provides an update on the ongoing evaluation and implementation of on-site renewable energy solutions across Ibstock factory locations. Richard highlights the progress made in assessing these initiatives and, in some cases, successfully integrating on-site renewable energy technologies. Richard also reflects on some of the learnings and the ongoing rapid evolution of the challenges we face.