Access solutions manufacturer, Access 360, is continuing to progress with its sustainability commitments following the approval of its parent company, Tyman’s, near-term science-based reduction targets (SBTs) by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
The SBTi 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.
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The approval follows two years of data gathering and modeling by the Group, in addition to deploying measures to reduce its carbon footprint.
The SBTi’s approval is a significant achievement for Tyman’s 2030 Sustainability Roadmap, with one of the early priorities for the Group 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.
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To reduce scope 3 carbon emissions, the Group is continuing to focus on updating product designs
As the Group’s consumption of electricity accounts for 70% of its scope 1 and scope 2 emissions, the initial focus has been centered on purchasing greener energy and installing solar technologies, such as those at Access 360’s new headquarters in the West Midlands, while also reducing consumption at the source.
To reduce scope 3 carbon emissions, the Group is continuing to focus on updating product designs and selecting lower carbon materials, with Access 360 recently making a significant investment in its engineering department to support these objectives.
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Emma Holly, General Manager for Access 360, said, "Tyman’s 2030 Sustainability Roadmap aims to transform our operations, culture, and the solutions we offer our customers, bringing sustainability to the core of everything that we do."
She adds, "The validation of the Group’s near-term SBTs by the SBTi is a significant step forward on our journey and highlights that not only are we committed to further reducing our energy, water, and waste, in addition to our carbon emissions – we are also ensuring this is achieved in line with best practice."
Emma Holly continues, "Going forward, we will continue to work towards achieving our goals by working effectively in partnership with our suppliers and customers to meet the requirements of climate science by the end of 2030."