The Carver Group – Built to Last, Committed to Change.
As the Carver Group approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, we reflect on a remarkable legacy of resilience, innovation, and integrity. For nearly two and a half centuries, we’ve adapted to changing times while staying true to our core values—building businesses that last and delivering products and solutions that stand the test of time.
Today, we face a new set of challenges and opportunities. Climate change, resource scarcity, and the need for greater social equity require businesses to think differently, act responsibly, and lead with purpose. That’s why our sustainability vision is rooted in a simple but powerful belief: we can do well by doing good.
Our approach is captured in the phrase: “Built to Last. Committed to Change.” This reflects both our heritage and our ambition—honouring our longstanding reputation for quality, while embracing the transformation needed to create a more sustainable future.
We are at the beginning of our sustainability journey and over the past couple of years, have been gathering baseline data across all our sites and initiating local actions to improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, and engage employees in meaningful change. This document provides a summary of the actions taken to date and outlines our aspirations for the future. It marks an important first step in a long-term commitment to embedding sustainability into the fabric of the Carver Group.
As we look ahead to our next 250 years, we are proud to lead with purpose, ensuring that sustainability is not just part of what we do—it’s central to who we are.
Carver Group Carbon Statement
The Carver Group is committed to a sustainable future through responsible business practices that protect our environment, supports our communities, and promotes economic viability.
Our sustainability strategy is built on reducing waste, optimising energy use to reduce our carbon emissions and sustainable sourcing from suppliers who share our commitment to protecting our environment.
Our journey towards sustainability is ongoing, and we are dedicated to making continuous improvements in our race to Net Zero. Together, with our employees, customers, and partners, we are working towards a sustainable future for all.
Our Approach to ESG: Embedding Sustainability at Every Level
At the Carver Group, sustainability is not just a responsibility—it’s a core part of how we build for the future. As we continue our journey toward a more sustainable business, we are aligning our efforts with the principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). This framework helps us take a structured, accountable approach to improving our environmental performance, supporting our teams and communities, and ensuring that we operate with integrity and transparency.
In line with our ethos of “Built to Last. Committed to Change,” we are taking deliberate action to preserve what matters most while embracing the transformation needed to make a lasting, positive impact for generations to come.
Environmental (E): Minimising Impact, Maximising Efficiency
The Carver Group recognises the need to reduce its environmental footprint and lead by example within the industries we serve. Our focus areas include:
- Energy Efficiency: Reducing energy consumption across our sites through equipment upgrades, smarter measures and controls, and colleague engagement.
- Carbon Emissions: Measuring and managing our carbon footprint, with a longer-term ambition to reduce.
- Product Footprint: Developing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to understand and improve the lifecycle impact of our products.
- Waste Reduction: Promoting reuse, recycling, and waste minimisation in operations and packaging.
- Sustainable Design: Embedding energy-efficient and environmentally friendly design principles into our product development processes.
Social (S): Empowering People and Communities
Our success has always been built on strong relationships—with employees, customers, suppliers, and local communities. Our social priorities include:
- Employee Engagement & Wellbeing: Fostering a positive, inclusive workplace where people feel supported, safe, and motivated.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Promoting a culture that values equal opportunity.
- Skills Development: Investing in training and career development across the business.
- Health & Safety: Maintaining high safety standards across all sites and continuously improving our practices.
- Community Engagement: Supporting local initiatives.
Governance (G): Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability
Good governance underpins long-term resilience. At the Carver Group, governance means:
- Ethical Leadership: Upholding high standards of conduct, integrity, and responsibility in all business dealings.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Using reliable data to guide sustainability actions and report transparently on progress.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with evolving environmental, labour, and reporting standards across all markets.
- Supply Chain Responsibility: Working with suppliers who align with our values and encouraging sustainable practices throughout the value chain.