Responsible sourcing

ACO exemplifies environmental stewardship with our steadfast commitment to responsible sourcing.

• Holding BES 6001 responsible sourcing certification, ACO emphasises Life Cycle Thinking, with strong performance in decarbonisation, water management, and biodiversity.
• Regular auditing and communication with our supply chain

• Learn more about our BES 6001 accreditation

Our operations

At ACO, our operations underscore a profound dedication to the environment:

• We've embraced a detailed decarbonisation strategy spanning Scopes 1-3, aligned with SBTi, CO2nstructZero, and government standards.
• We utilise 100% renewable electricity and gas and our transportation solutions include electric forklifts, lease options for electric cars, and on-site charging stations.
• Our waste management emphasises reducing waste, enhancing recycling – even for PPE.
• We support remote and hybrid work to cut emissions.
• Our strategies focus on efficient water use, diminishing overall demand

Our products

ACO emphasises sustainable product design:

• We prioritize recycled content to minimize our environmental impact.
• Our products sustainably manage surface water, safeguarding people and ecosystems.
• We've subjected select products to rigorous third-party 'Cradle to Gate' assessments.
• Qmax, our 'Carbon Smart' product, boasts zero manufacturing emissions and utilises VCS & Gold Standard credits for offsetting.
• Our materials are low-carbon and recycled yet durable.
• All our products are designed to be 100% recyclable at their lifecycle's end

Biodiversity

Green and Blue infrastructure bolsters ecosystem services, fostering human wellbeing and climate resilience. ACO is deeply committed to preserving biodiversity in our operations and collaborates with our supply chain and customers to back numerous initiatives. We've pioneered the 'Habitat Matters' digital mapping system to aid public data collection for scientific research. Additionally, we've crafted products designed for wildlife protection in urban areas, executed a biodiversity action plan involving our staff, and earmarked a budget for on-site wildlife endeavors like nest boxes and bird feeders to promote wildlife settlement.

• Learn more about Habitat Matters

Offsetting

Our focus remains on minimising our environmental footprint while strategically offsetting emissions to achieve neutrality

• We invest in both Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and Gold Standard offsets. Our global projects range from ensuring clean water and protecting endangered wildlife to promoting renewable energy, agroforestry, and afforestation
• Our initiatives have a positive impact on 13 of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), underlining our dedication to comprehensive environmental and social changes

• Learn more about some of the projects we support

Our progress

At ACO we aim to deliver high quality products which care for the planet in application and manufacturing. Through this endevour we have: achieved BES 6001 certification, improved our operations by attaining 100% renewable energy, developed a team of voluteer staff to care for biodiversity onsite, and invested in offsets to mitigate our environmental impact. 

• Learn more about our sustainability progress