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Senator International Limited — full event log

Every event we have on file across every reporting year. The Data-by-year tab summarises the top 10 per year; this page shows them all.

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2025· 1 event

Plan to expand net zero boundary to wider group operations in 2025Data confidence — high

In 2025, will look to expand the boundary of net zero commitment to include wider group operation (currently UK manufacturing & logistics only).

sustainability_report p.43

2024· 16 events

40% of direct commodity suppliers to set science-based targets by FY2026affects scope 3 co2eData confidence — high

Target that 40% of direct commodity suppliers by spend will have set science-based carbon reduction targets by FY 2026.

sustainability_report p.29

Incorporated supplier EPD emissions data into Scope 3 footprintaffects scope 3 co2eData confidence — high

For the first time in 2024, incorporated EPD emissions data from top suppliers, significantly improving accuracy of scope 3 footprint and reducing reliance on spend-based data.

sustainability_report p.14

Achieve B Corp accreditation by 2030Data confidence — high

Conducted the B Impact Assessment on UK operations to produce a gap analysis report; committed to completing EcoVadis sustainability assessment in 2025.

sustainability_report p.16

Feed 100,000kg of recyclable material back into manufacturing supply chain by 2030Data confidence — high

To feed 100,000kg of recyclable material back into the manufacturing supply chain by 2030. In 2024 fed 50,943kg of material back.

sustainability_report p.13

Biodiversity initiatives - beehives and gardens at UK and Ohio sitesData confidence — high

Added three beehives in Lancashire and three in Ohio. 20 in-house trained beekeepers. Garden projects at Sustain, Engineering, and Head Office sites with apple orchards, wildflowers and tree planting.

sustainability_report p.16

CDP Climate Change score improved to BData confidence — high

In 2024 improved CDP Climate Change score to a B, above industry, regional and global averages. CDP Water score improved from C- to C.

sustainability_report p.14

Updated Diversity, Equality and Inclusion PolicyData confidence — high

In 2024, reviewed and updated DEI Policy with clear equal opportunities statement covering all protected characteristics, embedded in onboarding, training, and HR processes.

sustainability_report p.17

Target ISO 50001 certification for UK manufacturing by 2026Data confidence — high

Throughout 2024, reviewed each clause of ISO 50001 Energy Management System standard and aligned systems with requirements.

sustainability_report p.14

Primary: Biomass heating + natural gas reductionData confidence — high

Biomass boiler heats the head office and desking factory, providing 13% of heating energy in 2024 vs natural gas. New warehouse acquired in 2024 was fitted with an infrared heating system instead of a natural gas system to minimise emissions. Thermal surveys and decarbonisation surveys were conducted at all Lancashire manufacturing sites.

sustainability_report p.43

Primary: HVO fuel for commercial fleetData confidence — high

Purchased HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) for the commercial fleet for the first time in 2024, reducing emissions associated with deliveries. Backhauling of trucks for waste packaging collections further reduces transport emissions.

sustainability_report p.43

Dependent: Supplier engagement on science-based targets (cat 1 purchased goods)Data confidence — high

Scope 3 accounts for 90-92% of greenhouse gas inventory, with category 1 (purchased goods & services) at 76% of Scope 3 / 71% of total. Target is for 40% of direct commodity suppliers by spend to set science-based carbon reduction targets by FY2026. Top 77 suppliers complete monthly scorecards covering sustainability, quality and performance. Started incorporating supplier EPD data in 2024.

sustainability_report p.14

Primary: Circular materials & Sustain recycling facilityData confidence — high

In-house Sustain recycling facility (since 2009) recycles end-of-life furniture and packaging. In 2024: 60,200 furniture products recycled, 3,389 tonnes of material recycled, 50,943kg of material fed back into manufacturing supply chain (target 100,000kg by 2030). 100% of polypropylene from Sustain goes back into Allermuir Kin shrouds; Contour chair uses 100% recycled polypropylene. Recon foam, recycled wood (via Kronospan) and Kvadrat Really textile tabletops embed circularity in product design.

sustainability_report p.37

Primary: LCA-driven design & local sourcingData confidence — high

675 Life Cycle Assessments across 225 ranges and 157 Health Product Declarations completed using OneClick LCA. All new products launched in 2024 have LCA and HPD at launch. 62% of UK direct material suppliers are within 45 miles of manufacturing HQ; 74% of supply chain spend is UK-based, reducing transport emissions.

sustainability_report p.23

On-site solar + 100% renewable electricity contractData confidence — high

4,000 solar panels produced over 15% of electricity used across UK manufacturing in 2024, with two further buildings fitted with solar in 2024 to go live in Q1 2025. The remainder of electricity is procured through a 100% renewable electricity contract, driving the market-based Scope 2 figure to 10.8 tCO2e in 2024 versus 1,750 tCO2e in the 2019 baseline. 13% of energy used for heating came from a biomass boiler rather than natural gas.

sustainability_report p.43

Pledge to Net Zero Scope 1&2 by 2040, Scope 3 by 2050affects scope 1 co2eData confidence — high

The Senator Group UK Manufacturing and Logistics commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 and by 100% by 2040, from a 2019 baseline. Also commits to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions to net zero by 2050.

sustainability_report p.44

Primary: Sustainable timber sourcing via FSCData confidence — high

FSC Chain of Custody certified at four UK sites. Of 58 timber suppliers, 32 are FSC-certified, but 92% of timber spend was with FSC-certified suppliers in 2024. Target is 100% FSC. Curve Lounge uses FSC-certified timber with no internal metal fixings for easy disassembly.

sustainability_report p.30