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take full responsibility for its waste. It operates capacity of 1,100 litres – we saved 9 tonnes damage and extend flooring lifespan. We also
a Waste Carrier Licence, maintains waste of vinyl from waste. Through our participation substituted latex-based screeds with low-VOC,
collection infrastructure at all its premises, in the F. Ball Recycling Scheme, we also water-based alternatives, further minimising
and currently achieves an impressive 97% prevented the equivalent of 14,000 plastic harmful emissions.”
landfill diversion by tonnage at its Cambuslang bottles from entering the waste stream. This “Innovation continues across a range of
headquarters. effort was recognised with the Recofloor 2025 projects. At Aberdeen FC’s Cormack Park
“Our commitment is best exemplified by Project of the Year Award. Training Facility, a facility opened by Sir Alex
our work on the Baird Family Hospital and “Sustainability at Veitchi Flooring goes Ferguson in 2019, we laid loose-lay vinyl
ANCHOR Centre project,” say Colin and beyond materials and recycling. During early flooring throughout the £12 million centre. This
Ed. “There, we installed over 23,000sqm design discussions for the Baird & ANCHOR method provided the durability required for
of Polyflor vinyl and diverted approximately project, our team proposed 20mm corner high-traffic areas – especially those subject to
2,300sqm of material from landfill. By curves in hospital corridors – smaller than studded footwear – while also offering ease
returning 28 Recofloor bins – each with a the standard 40mm – to reduce trolley of future uplift and reuse, aligning with circular
economy principles.”
“Our sustainability efforts extend to our
own facilities. Our head office has recently
installed photovoltaic solar panels and
EV charging outlets, with other branches
exploring similar upgrades. At our Stirling
branch, a switch from single to double-glazed
windows has improved energy efficiency,
and designated Energy Officers across all
sites actively monitor and optimise resource
consumption.
“Sustainability is considered in every
decision we make,” says Colin. “It’s about
more than just compliance; it’s a standing
item in our team conversations and a constant
driver for change. We’ve built a culture where
anyone can contribute an idea to improve our
environmental performance – and we act on
it.”
Veitchi Flooring Ltd look forward to
continuing our progress and working
alongside partners who share our vision for a
Aberdeen FC’s Cormack Park Training Facility
greener future.

CFA Guide to Sustainability 2025/26