We are thrilled to announce that Ellard has been awarded a Carbon Literate Gold Organisation status. This significant milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to sustainability, decarbonisation and our proactive efforts in promoting carbon literacy within our industry.
What Does it Mean To Be a Carbon Literate Gold Organisation?
Reaching Carbon Literate Gold Organisation status wasn’t just about ticking boxes, it was about real commitment, education, and action.
Empowering Our Team: Over 93% of our employees have completed their Carbon Literacy Training. With the help of our in-house trainers, Jules Drake, Danie Clubb and Fizzah Tauqeer, we've equipped our employees with a deeper understanding of climate change and the practical steps they can take to reduce emissions. This training goes beyond theory, it helps individuals recognise their personal and professional impact, empowering them to make meaningful changes in their roles at Ellard and beyond.
Driving Industry Awareness: Decarbonisation isn’t something we can tackle alone, which is why we've taken an active role in promoting carbon literacy across our sector. From contributing to industry discussions in The Door Industry Journal to conducting cost-benefit analyses of carbon reduction initiatives, we’ve worked hard to demonstrate that sustainability and business success go hand in hand. Beyond our own operations, we’ve also delivered Carbon Literacy training to other organisations, ensuring the knowledge and momentum continue to grow.
Our Journey to Gold
Like any great journey, ours started with an important first step, achieving first Bronze and then Silver certification. This involved training a portion of our workforce and spreading awareness of the Carbon Literacy Project across our digital platforms. It was a turning point, allowing us to embed sustainability into our company culture and inspire further action.
For a firsthand account of what this journey was like, check out 'Ellard's Carbon Literacy Journey', where we share the insights and impact of this process.
What This Means for Our Customers and Suppliers?
Reaching the Gold status is not just an internal achievement; it's a call to action for our entire network. We are dedicated to extending carbon literacy throughout our supply chain.
To facilitate this, we are offering complimentary training sessions to our customers and suppliers. If you're interested in participating and enhancing your organisation's sustainability efforts, please reach out to us.
Together, we can make a significant impact in combating climate change and fostering a more sustainable future.
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