H+H UK ESG Doc

H+H – committed to a

sustainable future

Introduction

Working as a trusted partner with customers and suppliers to deliver our ESG ambitions has ensured it is a key strategic initiative for H+H.

In the 75 years H+H Ltd has been established in the UK, our commitment to using recycled materials in the production process has established us as a manufacturer committed to sustainable initiatives and the production of product with recognisable eco-friendly credentials.

Having won awards for our Green initiatives at a time when this was a burgeoning idea in the construction industry, H+H UK received the Carbon Trust Award in 2008 along with other significant Green awards, providing the launchpad for our current carbon reduction initiatives and the drive towards 2030.

In 2019 we began actively tracking the changes we are making to reduce carbon emissions and are pleased that extremely good progress is being made. As 80% of our Scope 3 emissions come from raw materials, we work very closely with our suppliers in an effort to support them, thereby supporting our own 2030 ambitions. Having upgraded our Borough Green factory in 2018, making it the most efficient Aircrete factory in Europe,we haven’t rested on our laurels. 2024 has seen more capital investment from which we are able to deliver future ESG targets, allowing H+H Aircrete to continue as the wall product of choice for Housebuilders, due to its structural, thermal and sustainable credentials.

Our UK Roadmap details our goal to reduce by 50% our emissions intensity for Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2030. Information from the roadmap is reproduced here, along with many other ESG commitments and initiatives currently taking place at H+H, showing how successful we have already been with Scopes 1 and 2 and how committed we are to reducing Scope 3, throughout our supply chain.

Calum Forsyth, Managing Director H+H UK

Zero Harm Initiative HSE is a core principle of our business enabling everyone to work in a healthy and safe environment, to embrace the core principle to achieve our ambition of ZERO accidents at work and building a workplace free of harm.

By doing this it supports and promotes our HSE vision of: ZERO HARM to

As part of the Onboarding programme, each new staff member is given an in depth induction solely based on the principles of ZERO HARM, personal safety and Health & Wellbeing.

PEOPLE, PLANT and the PLANET when at work

Each month the Executive Team visit one of the UK factories to review and discuss with staff their H&S observations, provide practical support and receive updates from current works being undertaken.

Our beliefs Every accident/incident at work is PREVENTABLE ZERO HARM is achievable

Staff Health & Wellbeing H+H UK have a meticulous view on how we care for staff. This is undertaken from both a physical understanding of Health & Safety at work, with First Aider /Catastrophic Bleed First Aiders, and Mental Health First Aiders. irst Aiders are recognised by a Green Safety Helmet and a dedicated Lanyard, indicating their certification and availability F In addition 17 Mental Health First Aiders who are trained to support colleagues and are available to discuss concerns.

They are recognised by a Lanyard specifically created for the H+H Mental Health First Aid Team Around the company there are many areas where information on Mental Health Awareness and action can be seen and Mental Health Awareness Week is supported and staff activities actively encouraged.

The UK has long been proud of its retention figures, with many having worked for H+H in excess of 20 years.

Years

3

40

16

30

Over

25%

50

20

0

10

20

30

No. of employees

40

50

of staff have been with the company for more than

20 years

Gender Pay Gap (2023) H+H UK workforce H+H UK Senior Management Team

£1.00

80

£0.93

100

HR

60 40

20

0

The UK Median gender pay gap

7.6% The UK Mean gender pay gap

-3.4%

In the UK, for every £1.00 a male employee earns, a female employee earns £0.93. Figures are expected to improve for 2024 as more females have joined the organisation in manufacturing and engineering roles.

Accounts & IT

Marketing, Sales & Technical

Commercial

Production and Health & Safety

0

1

2

3

4

No. of employees

16.5% are female

Females

Males

across all three production and two office sites in 2023

H+H UK Ltd Executive Team Managing Director

For the first time since in its

75 year

Sales, Marketing & Technical Director

Finance Director

=

Commercial Director

history, H+H UK has an

even balance between males and females sitting on the Executive team.

Operations Director

HR Director

UK Suppliers and input on Scope 3 Emissions As part of the H+H UK value chain, we know that 85% of our carbon missions are attributed to the raw materials we purchase from our suppliers. We know that a 41% reduction in their own emissions is expected to be achieved in order to reach our own 2030 goal.

Singleton Birch (Lime supplier)

Cemex UK (Cement supplier)

✔ Have a net negative roadmap to -13% by 2040 and are

with Origen Carbon Solutions to build ✔ partnering

✔ H as a target to reduce its CO2 emissions by 55% (from all cementitious material)

a zero-carbon enabled pilot lime kiln ✔ S ingleton Birch also generates 95% of its low-carbon electricity through anaerobic digestion, reducing the carbon emissions associated with electricity usage

✔ I n the UK Cemex has already achieved a 41% reduction in C02 emissions ✔ A nd produces 100% of its UK electricity from renewable energy sources ✔ C emex has recorded a 72% usage of alternative fuels to part-replace fossil fuels in its cement production ✔ A Climafuel unit is used in the UK, which operates by using domestic and commercial waste, reduces Greenhouse Gas emissions and improves embodied carbon in its cement products

UK Raw materials For 75 years H+H UK has used PFA in the production of its aircrete product.

PFA is a by-product of the coal industry and even though less power is now generated using coal, there are vast reserves of PFA still available

Up to

A considerable

Since 2022

80%

99%

100%

of PFA is used to produce H+H aircrete

of raw materials are sourced from the

of the cement used is CEMII, reducing the use of Ordinary Portland Cement by

UK

35%

Aluminium is the only raw material sourced from outside the UK, with only

0.5% (maximum) used to the dry weight of cement

Energy H+H UK Electric usage

100 Drawn from 100% Renewable sources

20 In 2016 our Pollington plant had a fully operating

wind turbine

of which 20% generated via our wind turbine

installed to reduce electricity taken from the grid

Even small changes are taking place: By installing LED lighting, it has been possible to save

200,000 kWh per year

n upgrade to the gas burners A within the UK factories has improved

efficiency and future-proofed by ensuring they are also Hydrogen compatible

In 2022 H+H UK also signed up as Members of the East Coast Hydrogen and Capital Hydrogen consortia, showing our commitment to continued energy savings and our continued belief in being early adopters wherever possible

Water used during production

During the production process, the H+H factories

recycle 60% of the fresh water used and there are further goals in place to further reduce water intensity

Currently,

over 50% of the water used is sourced from canals and boreholes

Site Recycling

Any Aircrete waste is

H+H UK have a

Zero waste

recycled

to landfill policy.

back into the production process and used as aggregate, thereby ensuring a

All general business waste is taken off site, sorted and managed by our suppliers and is then reused for waste energy initiatives or to promote efficient recycling schemes

100% recycling ratio

Product Packaging

Stretch wrap with

30%

Wrapping is

100%

Since 2018 packaging thickness has been reduced from 75 micron to

50 micron,

recycled plastic and no longer uses gas fired methods

recyclable

Banding with

Wooden pallets

Pallet reclamation

98%

100%

initiative in place for over

recycled plastic

helping reduce plastic usage

FSC certified timber

10 years

Transport

H+H UK have committed to using only Electric or Hybrid company

company

cars

The past two years has seen a drive to replacing older Diesel driven Forklift trucks with

Electric vehicles

Our transport partner, R T Keedwells have reported the following: Reduced CO2 Emissions by 13% between 2022 and 2023. argeted Fleet Renewal: Older, less efficient T vehicles were strategically replaced with newer models providing improved fuel economy and lower emission standards. river Training Initiatives: A comprehensive driver D training programme focused on eco-driving techniques, helping to optimise fuel efficiency and minimise environmental impacts.

Diversity in nature Aligned to BRE Environmental and Sustainability Standard for Responsible Sourcing BES:6001

Site Stewardship:

Rolling out bird boxes

Insect houses

Planting insect friendly wild flowers

EPD Information We are developing our specific EPD’s and intend to have these available in Q3 2024.

We are also working with our trade association to develop a generic aircrete EPD. Further work is underway to forecast how the decarbonisation improvements from our production processes and from our supply chain will deliver significantly improved EPD values year on year.

Product in use/end of Life

Aircrete has been in production for

In 2023 H+H UK

100

re-tested

years and has

proven longevity

aircrete after 45 years proving its continued

stability and strength

At end of life,

In 80 years of life, Aircrete has a reported carbonation capacity of

95%

97.5%

of aircrete can be recycled

(used as fillers or hardcore)with only the remaining

2.5% going to landfill.

As aircrete houses have a predicted life of well over 100 years, very little recycling takes place and its capacity for recarbonation is considerable

For further information and to check our most up-to-date product range, or to find your nearest stocking merchant, please visit our website or contact the following departments: Sales For sales enquiries or to find your local stockist please contact: Tel: 01732 886444 Technical For technical enquiries please contact: Tel: 01732 880580 Email: technicalservices.uk@hplush.com Head Office H+H UK Limited Celcon House Ightham, Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HZ Tel: 01732 886333

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