A Greener Future
AG are committed to conserving and enhancing local biodiversity across all of our manufacturing locations, demonstrating best practice and raising public awareness – ensuring the wildlife, species, habitats and geo-diversity are considered, managed and safeguarded in all our business activities.
Reduce Emissions
At AG we already have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry and this pledge to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% highlights our dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our operations to an absolute minimum.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
AG has switched to 100% renewable energy, reducing CO2 levels.
ELECTRIC
We’ve installed electric charge points on all sites and currently run a fleet part comprised of bio-diesel, hybrid and electric vehicles for business and industrial transport.
RECYCLING
All our products are 100% recyclable, even the packaging for palletised loads – delivering both environmental and business benefits.
USING LESS WATER
We are commited to using less water in our manufacturing processes utilising recycled water.
MANUFACTURING INNOVATION
AG partnered in a successful Innovation programme with Queens University to reduce Carbon Emissions in our manufacturing, leading to a KTP Future Leader Award.
REDUCE TRAVEL
Incorporated virtual meetings to reduce unnecessary travel and also operating a ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme.
Fivemiletown Wash Plant
A £2 million investment in a new wash plant has facilitated very significant cost and efficiency savings and reduced carbon levels. The wash plant also enhances product consistency, leading to better quality finished products and, crucially, allows AG to process waste materials, including discontinued lines, and recycle into new production.
Business in the Community
Climate Action Pledge
As we continue on our sustainability journey, we remain as committed as ever to reducing our carbon emissions and cutting down on unnecessary production outputs without compromising on the quality of our finished goods.
Our Toome ‘Flagstone’ Products are accredited to BES 6001.
Having BES 6001 is a clear sign to our customers that they are working with a company which puts sustainability and traceability at the heart of its operations.
Supply Chain Achievements
- Delivering low carbon cement
- Mission to decarbonise cement by 50% by 2030
- Plans to only use renewable energy by 2025
- Reduce carbon intensity of their cement products by 33% by 2030.
Emissions Report 2022
Scope 1 + 2 emissions
2,219 TCO2 produced
This is a 54% reduction from our baseline figure in 2019 (4,117 TCO2).
Scope 3 emissions
13, 533 TCO2 produced
This is a 10% reduction from our 2021 Scope 3 emissions (15,152 TCO2).
Protecting the Environment
We protect many species of plants, insects and animals across sites, including bees, falcons, crayfish, sandmartins and hares. To see select the Biodiversity button below.