Sustainability Journey

Our Sustainability Goals

At Springfield Solutions, we're on a journey towards becoming a Carbon Neutral business.

Consumers are demanding sustainability across all markets. Therefore, the need for more sustainable methods of packaging is growing.

Our Climate Actions

We are continuously assessing each area of our business to ensure that we are reducing our effect on the environment.

Internally, we have a number of initiatives that we are carrying out to reach our sustainability goals. This includes:

Purchasing all our electricity from 100% renewable sources

Installing 96 solar panels to generate our own electricity

Installing energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the building, including timed lights for low-use areas

Engaging, informing, and educating all staff on our sustainability goals

Purchasing of products with better environmental credentials

Moving to Biodegradable shopfloor disposable gloves

Installing vehicle electric charging points in our car park

Sub-metering all major plant equipment

Collecting data for all Scope 3 emissions

Providing Eco-Friendly label material options to our customers

Replaced our IT storage servers with more efficient solid state servers, saving over 370kWh per month

In operation since July 2021

Solar Panels

As of December 2024 CO2 emissions saved from the 96 solar panels is the equivalent of

Trees Planted

Climate Champions

Increased staff involvement in our sustainability goals allows us to bring the team together and increase understanding as well as encourage better environmentally friendly habits.

In each area of the business, we have a dedicated 'Climate Champion'. These individuals have a passion for the environment and are instrumental in our journey to becoming Carbon Neutral.

Each representing their department, Climate Champions submit ideas for environmental improvements and assist with identified projects including those detailed above as well as:

Water Harvesting

Batteries to store electricity generated from our solar panels until needed

Garden in the car park

Cycle to work scheme

Ground source heat pump

Wind Power

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice

Install of timed auto sensing lighting in further areas

Smart Thermostats for Gas Central Heating