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ARDEX GROUP UK
ARDEX Group UK achieves gold methodology.
standard for carbon reduction Scope 1 & 2 Co2 emissions relate to
direct GHG emissions an organisation
AS a leading company in the construction controls, and indirect GHG emissions from
chemicals industry, ARDEX is strongly purchasing energy.
committed to sustainable building solutions and Paul Vickers, UK Procurement Manager
a more responsible world. and UK sustainability champion, said:
From reducing our CO2 emissions and ‘Achieving this gold standard from Achilles is
replacing finite raw materials with circular a significant step in our road to Scope 1 & 2
solutions over diversity and equality carbon neutrality by 2030.
to ethical business practices and local ‘Recent audits have confirmed that we
sourcing – sustainability at ARDEX means have made significant progress towards
tackling environmental, social and corporate our targets, helped by recent initiatives
governance issues. to reduce our emissions including; the
The Group, through its UK brands including installation of solar panels at both ARDEX
BAL and ARDEX, has a core objective to reduce and BAL, switching to 100% renewable
its impact on the environment in an evolving energy sources, installing energy-efficient
marketplace through sustainable sourcing of LED lighting in our warehouses, promoting
materials, recycling, and waste reduction. the use of electric company vehicles and
Ultimately, the Group’s aim is to be Carbon installation of EV charging points and
Neutral by 2045 through a series of initiatives. converting diesel forklifts to electric.
(Carbon Neutral for Scope-1 & 2 by 2030.) ‘Other emission reduction measures are
A significant step towards carbon neutrality also continuing including using reducing
was recently achieved as ARDEX UK and waste, increasing the use of recycled raw
Building Adhesives Ltd (part of the ARDEX materials in our products and reducing
Group) have both achieved gold certification for emissions for company-wide freight distribution BSI ISO 14001:2015 Environmental
five years of continuous CO2 reduction. to our customers.’ Management – this is a standard that
The ARDEX Group UK first achieved ISO Products and Packaging the ARDEX Group uses to enhance its
14064:1 (otherwise known as CEMARS) for the All ARDEX Group products come with a 10-Year environmental management programme.
quantifying and reporting of Greenhouse Gas Group Warranty – this reduces lifetime build Building Adhesives recently completed a
(GHG) emissions and removals in 2019 costs due to longer guaranteed product lifetime recertification audit and didn’t receive any
Building Adhesives Ltd in Stoke-on-Trent The Group aims to reduce product waste non-conformances - successfully retained their
and ARDEX UK, based in Haverhill, were the for end users through longer working times accreditation for a further 3 years.
first companies in the global ARDEX Group and high-yield and lower cement consumption BSI ISO 14064-1: 2006 Greenhouse
to achieve this standard and were the first materials are a core part of their new product Gas Verification. ARDEX is one of the first
118 companies in the tiling and flooring sectors to development programme. manufacturers in the industry to achieve ISO
be reporting their GHG emissions through this The ARDEX Group UK have increased the 14064:1 (otherwise known as CEMARS) for the
internationally recognized standard. use of recycled raw materials – including 6.7% quantifying and reporting of Greenhouse Gas
To achieve this internationally recognized of all raw materials used by BAL. (GHG) emissions and removals. To achieve this
standard, BAL and ARDEX UK worked with New products are developed with high internationally recognized standard, ARDEX
Achilles (an independent consultancy) to content of recycled materials – including new UK worked with Achilles (an independent
accurately measure their GHG emissions and BAL Micromax3 ECO Grout with more than 25% consultancy) to accurately measure its GHG
create positive strategies to manage and recycled raw material, while 100% of all cement emissions and create positive strategies to
continually reduce impacts. used in its products are sourced from the UK manage and continually reduce impacts.
Achilles’ Carbon Reduce (powered by or EU. Carbon Neutral 2045
Toitu) scheme highlights the necessary data ARDEX Group has made a conscious effort The ARDEX Group UK have a number of
required which is then measured, monitored to reduce the use of ‘virgin’ plastics in its initiatives that we are looking to implement
and calculated under the ISO 14064:1 products. as we look to hit our target of being Carbon
scheme. Following successful completion and 62% of all plastic buckets and bottles Neutral by 2045.
assessment, executive reports are produced for across the UK group are now produced using This includes:
independent verification. PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled plastics). 62% • Working with logistics partners on zero c02
To ensure that BAL and ARDEX are meeting buckets by volume at BAL and 100% by volume emissions for in bound and out bound freight
this international standard, annual audits are bottles at ARDEX UK. • Formulation adjustments to reduce share of
carried out by Achilles to verify that both The ARDEX Group operate a close loop c02 intensive raw materials
companies can prove they are reducing their pallet return policy with key customers, this • Replacing all virgin plastic materials by 2035
CO2 emissions. equates to 17% of total pallet requirements for and potentially introducing bio-degradable
Recent audits by Achilles at both Stoke BAL, while 99% of pallets used in deliveries are packaging
and Haverhill plants confirmed an annual recycled secondhand pallets. • New product development with carbon
reduction for the 5th year in a row from their neutral alternatives
base reporting in 2019, ensuring that both sites Certification • Introducing bulk deliveries for contractors
achieved the Gold Certificate for being 5 Year The ARDEX Group UK hold EPDs (Environmental • In addition to its in-house sustainability
Certified under the scheme. Product Declarations) on all its products – to program, the UK group also supports external
The most recent audit confirmed an 11% report on the environmental impacts of its environmental groups with BAL’s charitable
reduction in Scope 1 & 2 CO2 emissions products in an ultra-transparent way. partnership with Cool Earth – a charity which
at Building Adhesives Ltd in Stoke, and a The Group are working towards full EN works alongside rainforest communities to halt
17% reduction at ARDEX UK in Haverhill standard approval with BREEAM with products deforestation and its impacts on climate change.
using the programme 5 year rolling average previously tested to LEED protocols.
Meanwhile, its core products have Cool Earth supports local and indigenous
EMICODE Approval with remaining products knowledge to develop innovative ways to
in the process of EMICODE Approval. This address threats to the forest while making
allows consumers and installers to compare communities stronger and more resilient.
and evaluate the emission characteristics of our Building Adhesives, through its BAL brand,
products. are committed to saving over 80 acres of
New products are developed to reach EC1 Plus endangered rainforest in the Peruvian Amazon
designation – the best rating for low emissions. every year.
With the ARDEX Group UK, you’re Building
Accreditation Tomorrow.
The ARDEX Group in the UK is accredited
with internationally recognised environmental
standards including: www.ardex.co.uk

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