Sustainability
at Howorth Air TechIn all sorts of ways, Howorth has been engaging with sustainable practices for many years, be that through our products or our commitment to the people and communities we work with.
It was in 2022 that we recognised the need to make sustainability a key element of our business strategy, elevating the good practice to deliberate action and so “Sustainability at Howorth Air Tech” was initiated as a strategic approach.
For the team at Howorth, sustainability has a wide-ranging remit and runs throughout all our operational activity and beyond our four walls, in what we call, our beyond Net-Zero approach.
We have established the three pillars, Cleaner Environment, Life-changing products, and Social responsibility which provides us with a framework for all our sustainability activity.
Why is Sustainability at Howorth important?
In every sense it is the right thing to do. As a responsible organisation we are committed to doing the right thing for the future of our business, our people, our communities, and our planet. We recognise the developing landscape within industry, and we want to lead the way for our customers and our supply chain.
As an SME we are aware of our contribution to issues around environment, ethical practice, labour rights and sustainable procurement. However, we also believe that we have the agility to change, develop and provide solutions to overcome these issues both operationally and through our products and technology.
Beyond all else Sustainability at Howorth Air Tech is an extension of the Howorth Way values, with Integrity to do the right things, in Collaboration with our team and our stakeholders, we are ensuring Excellence in all aspects of our sustainability journey.
Our sustainability approach
The Sustainability at Howorth Air Tech initiative is our formal approach to managing and communicating the activity within Howorth which is aligned to what we define as sustainability. These activities are outlined in the pillars that sit within framework, Cleaner Environment, Life-changing products, and Social responsibility.
Climate action
Here we will highlight everything on our net zero journey, from carbon footprints to Science Based targets and the actions to reduce our climate impact.
Environment
Here we look at everything from water conservation to waste, re-use and recycle initiatives, to biodiversity and of course the Howorth Bees.
Products & Services
Here we will provide information and demonstrate how our products and services are becoming more sustainable and how we deliver solutions to help our clients with their sustainability efforts.
Procurement
Engaging with the supply chain and developing sustainable procurement practices is a key spoke in our strategy. Developing a greater understanding of those we work with and supporting them with our learnings from all aspects of sustainability.
Culture
Here we will focus on our team and developing a culture which is open to all and provides for our people. Be it the real Living Wage, personal development or our commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion. We will be relentless in developing the Howorth Way.
Community
Here we will highlight how we work in the community and participate in a way that provides real benefits to those we serve and those we work amongst. From charitable activities, to providing opportunities for people in the places we work. Social responsibility is a vital part of Howorth.
Policy Documents
Our sustainability journey
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Scope 1+2 emissions reduced
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Business travel emissions reduced
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Our 2030 target to reduce scope 1 + 2 emissions
Partnering with recognised leaders in sustainability
