Sustainability 
A Carbon Neutral Company
In line with the Science Based Targets Initiative, we are taking proactive steps to decarbonise business operations, upgrade onsite utilities, reduce overall consumption, as well as wastage on site. As we continue to explore alternative, more efficient and less impactful ways to operate at IG Masonry Support, we are only accelerating on our journey.
This section of our website details our journey and key milestones so far, and our plans for a sustainable future:
IG Masonry Support Sustainability Journey Timeline
2013
2013
ISO 14001 Environmental Standard obtained: This is an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system. It helps organisations improve their environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste.
2016
2016
IG Masonry Support becomes Supply Chain Sustainability School Members: Providing employees with access to thousands of online learning resources surrounding various sustainability, offsite, digital, procurement, lean and management topics relevant to the built environment.
The Keystone Group implements Corporate Social Responsibility & Environmental Policies:
2017
2018
2019
2019
Upgraded delivery vehicle fleet to Euro 6 engines: Euro 6 is the latest standards that all new engines must be compliant with. It is particularly targeting nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by forcing vehicle makers to reduce NOx output by more than 55% from Euro 5 standards.
Upgraded all Swadlincote forklift trucks to electricity operated systems: CO2 emissions are reduced and ultimately improves air quality.
2020
2020
Scope 1 and 2 emissions assessment completed: Scope 1 emissions are direct greenhouse (GHG) emissions that occur from sources that are controlled or owned by an organization (e.g., emissions associated with fuel combustion in boilers, furnaces, vehicles). Scope 2 emissions are indirect GHG emissions associated with the purchase of electricity, steam, heat, or cooling. Read more>>
Laser cutting facilities upgraded: Purchase of new fibre laser cutting machine for Swadlincote factory which, in comparison to traditional laser cutting methods, such as CO2 laser cutting, provides exact precision meaning the entire process is quicker, uses less energy, and reduces material waste.
Removal of energy-intensive plasma cutting system: This system produced excess fumes and required and electrodes can be expensive to source.
Carbon Neutral certification received for B.O.S.S. A1: B.O.S.S. A1 becomes IG’s first Carbon Neutral product by offsetting carbon emissions through certified carbon offset projects. Read more>>
2021
2021
IG Masonry Support becomes a Carbon Neutral manufacturer: IG Masonry Support leads the way in the Keystone Group, becoming the first company within the group as well as its sector to achieve carbon neutral status.
Science Based Targets Initiative signed (SBTi): The Science Based Targets Initiative defines and promotes best practice in emissions reductions and net-zero targets in line with climate science.
Switched to renewable electricity tariff: At both sites in Swadlincote and Overseal to support a lower cost of capital and careful use of the distribution system to deliver lower-cost, renewable energy.
Upgrade to biodegradable packaging: Switch to biodegradable packaging for products which ultimately reduces the amount of wasted materials and consumption of resources.
Scope 3 emissions assessment: These emissions are the result of activities from assets not owned or controlled by the reporting organisation, but that the organisation indirectly impacts in its value chain.
2022
2022
ISO 50001 Energy Management Accredited: Certification to demonstrate the organisation’s commitment to continual improvement in energy management, allowing to lead by example within their respective industries and ensure related legislative and regulatory requirements are met.
Keystone Group appoints new Group Sustainability Manager:
Jemma Ison, who is also Specification Executive for IG Masonry Support, is appointed as Group Sustainability Manager after playing an integral part in developing Keystone’s Sustainability Strategy. Read more>>
Carbon Neutral Environmental Product Declaration: EPD’s received for every IG Masonry Support product which transparently communicates the environmental performance or impact of the product or material over its lifetime.
- BREG EN EPD 000462 – Brick on Soffit System (B.O.S.S.)
- BREG EN EPD 000456 – Brick on Soffit System (B.O.S.S. A1)
- BREG EN EPD 000461 – Welded Masonry Support (WMS)
- BREG EN EPD 000457 – Brick Slip Lintel
- BREG EN EPD 000458 – Reveal Support Plate
- BREG EN EPD 000459 – Titan
- BREG EN EPD 000460 – Windpost
2023
2024
2024
Aim to upgrade company fleet to electric vehicles
2025
2025
Aim to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 76%: Scope 1 covers direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating and cooling consumed by the reporting company. Read more>>
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