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Efficiency & Sustainability

ACCELERATING SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS

» ERA IS CONTINUING TO make significant progress in achieving its sustainability ambitions following the approval of its parent company , Tyman ’ s , near-term science-based reduction targets by the Science Based Targets Initiative .
The Science Based Targets Initiative has validated the Group ’ s targets to reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 Greenhouse Gas ( GHG ) emissions by 46.2 % by 2030 from a 2019 base year , and reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 27.5 % within the same timeframe .
The approval follows two years of data gathering and modelling by the Group , in addition to deploying measures to reduce its carbon footprint and is a significant
achievement for Tyman ’ s 2030 Sustainability Roadmap .
One of the early priorities for the Group was to understand its carbon footprint
across its entire value chain and commit to targets required by the latest climate science , by focusing on the most material sources of emissions .
As the Group ’ s consumption of electricity accounts for 70 % of its scope 1 and scope 2 emissions , the initial focus has been centred upon procuring greener energy and installing solar technologies , such as those at ERA ’ s 135,000 sq . ft state-ofthe-art headquarters in the West Midlands , whilst also reducing consumption at source .
To reduce scope 3 carbon emissions , the Group is continuing to focus on updating existing product designs in addition to focusing on new product innovation and selecting lower carbon materials . ERA is continuing to make significant
investments in both its people and processes to achieve this , including the ongoing expansion of its engineering and product development departments .
Lara Coutinho , Sustainability Programme Manager at ERA , said : “ The validation of Tyman ’ s near-term Science Based Targets is a significant advancement in our sustainability journey as part of the Tyman 2030 Sustainability Roadmap .
“ We are committed to further reducing our energy , water usage and waste , in addition to our carbon emissions , which we will achieve by continuing to work in partnership with our suppliers and customers so that we meet the requirements of the climate science by the end of 2030 .”
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Roundtable finds sector ready for triple glazed future

» THE UK GLASS SECTOR IS READY for a large-scale shift to triple glazing , and thinks it ’ s the right move for fenestration , wider construction , and society as a whole .
That was the key message to emerge from Edgetech ’ s Triple Glazing Question roundtable debate , which took place in Birmingham on the 28th of September .
With the Future Home Standard just 18 months away , the sector faces big challenges as it seeks to meet ever-tightening performance requirements .
In Birmingham , senior figures from leading trade bodies , glass suppliers and IGU manufacturers discussed the industry ’ s ability to adapt .
Through a mixture of open , free-flowing discussion and anonymous polling , the event gauged attendees ’ opinions on a range of important topics .
They were asked whether they favoured a mandatory shift to triple glazing for new-build , and about the industry ’ s ability to cope if that were to come into force .
The discussion also covered current demand for triple glazing , and whether making it the norm for new-build would generate greater consumer interest .
Much uncertainty remains around the Future Homes Standard – but the mood in the room was extremely optimistic , as Edgetech Managing Director Chris Alderson explains .
“ We had a great day of discussion and debate in Birmingham , and the results were hugely encouraging .
“ We all know that the Future Homes Standard will have a major impact on the sector , but the exact nature of that impact is still unclear .
“ At the moment , we don ’ t know if it will make triple glazing mandatory for all new-build properties .
“ However , those in the room were resoundingly in favour of that option and were very confident the industry could quickly adapt to it .
“ It was yet another demonstration of our sector ’ s resilience and ability to deal
with change , and left me more confident than ever that it has a very bright future ahead of it .”
At the end of the discussion , Edgetech revealed its plans to hold a full Triple Glazing Question event at Coventry ’ s CBS Arena in March 2024 , bringing together hundreds of industry leaders to discuss the issue in more depth .
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