Russell Roof Tiles has reported its success with continued carbon reduction.
According to a company statement, this comes as the construction industry continues to grapple with the carbon reduction targets outlined in the government’s Construction 2025 Strategy.
The strategy, published in 2013, called for a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across the built environment by 2025. The statement noted that the construction sector is facing significant obstacles in meeting this target, from the use of high-emission materials to a lack of carbon transparency from manufacturers.
Russell Roof Tiles said it has a responsibility to support the wider building industry in its efforts to reduce carbon output. The company announced its Net Zero 2040 target in 2022.
The manufacturer’s most recent carbon reduction report revealed that in 2024 its emissions were 6.7% below target levels. The firm emitted 2,476.50 tonnes compared to the projected 2,655.27.
Daniel Hancox, corporate sustainability and development director, said: “We pride ourselves in our philosophy of reducing our carbon footprint, and after verifying the data, we are pleased to report that we remain well ahead of our reduction target. Since we began tracking our output in 2021, we have achieved an overall 13.6% decrease in carbon emissions, thanks to major investments and ongoing upgrades across our three sites in Burton and Lochmaben.
“With a firm goal of reaching Net Zero by 2040, we are embedding sustainability throughout every department to further benefit and offer transparency to our customers and are exploring ways to engage our entire supply chain in the journey.”
Russell Roof Tiles added that its continued success on the road to Net Zero is due to its strategic site upgrades and product development. Most recently, the manufacturer said it strengthened its electric vehicle fleet company-wide. The company acquired three new Lansing Linde electric forklift trucks, which has increased its total fleet to 12.
This vehicle upgrade follows the installation of solar panels at its new £18.5m upgraded plant in Burton. Across the whole operation, Russell Roof Tiles stated that it is reducing its environmental impact through energy-efficient equipment and sustainable materials, while streamlining production to keep pace with customer needs.
The installation of 165kW of solar panels and four Solis inverters is helping to power the production facility as work continues on-site. Since its introduction in late 2024, the solar panels have generated over 20,000kWh of clean electricity for the factory.
Andrew Hayward, managing director at Russell Roof Tiles, added: “Another year of outstanding results highlights the powerful impact of our continued efforts to reduce our carbon emissions. We’re focusing not just on our manufacturing impact but also on the influence of our products, which is why we are pleased to be bringing innovations like our Bute3 triple interlocking multipurpose roof tile to the market. With a 20% more efficient production process and 40% fewer deliveries required to site, we’re significantly reducing the environmental impact of our products.”
The manufacturer has been working with external accreditation agency Planet Mark to verify and measure its carbon and social data since the announcement of its Net Zero 2040 target.
