Planet
At Design Group UK, we are actively implementing measures to reduce our carbon footprint and enhance sustainability across our UK operations. From sourcing 100% of our electricity from renewable energy, to achieving and maintaining ISO 14001 certification, we are making tangible strides toward environmental responsibility. By prioritising renewable energy, waste reduction, and sustainable practices, we aim to protect our planet and preserve its resources for future generations.
Action plan
Design Group UK has successfully completed the phase 3 registration requirements for the Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS). Once the UK Government releases the relevant guidelines in March 2025, we will submit our ESOS Action Plan, which will outline our objectives and progress over the next three years. This plan will focus on energy reduction and efficiency savings, as well as the expansion of our recyclable waste streams and the use of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, where feasible.
ESOS phase 3 aligns with the UK Government’s Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers (SERC) program, which consolidates the company’s carbon footprint, encompassing all aspects of energy, fuel, and transport usage. This integrated approach will help us identify opportunities for further improvements, driving us toward a more sustainable future.
Planting trees
We have invested in the Woodland Trust to mitigate the impact of our business activities on the environment as part of our carbon management programme.
We have to date funded 29,250m2 of new native woodland in the UK to ensure that the CO2 emissions we create from our Domestic sea freight are absorbed from the atmosphere and stored by trees as they grow.