Sustainability at Tobermore

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At Tobermore we’re committed to sustainable manufacturing.

We work hard to achieve the highest levels of performance across our environmental, social and governance (ESG) pillars.

We know our customers want to work with suppliers that align with their own sustainability targets, so we’ve compiled a timeline to illustrate our ESG journey and sustainability achievements over the last 80 years.

2024

January 2024

Tobermore achieve Zero Waste to Landfill Certificate from Recyco.

Tobermore developed a tailored solution to help us in our bid to support a circular economy and ensure we’re following best environmental practice in our waste strategy.

2023

June 2023

Tobermore achieve 'Gold' status with Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS)

Tobermore staff actively undertake sustainability courses and access educational resources on Supply Chain Sustainability School. Read Tobermore’s SCSS Case study here.

Governance

Tobermore crowned 'Sustainable Manufacturing Business of the Year'

Social

Dedication to employee wellbeing continues

2022

Environmental

375 Tonnes of CO2 saved (certified by ecocem)

Social

Graduate trainee programme commenced

Social

Over £2million donated to charities

Social

Carried out Staff Survey

Social

Supported local mental health charity ‘The Olive Branch’

Governance

Opened new £8.6 million paving flag factory

Social

Staff made super effort for Children’s Cancer Charity

Social

Boosted staff pay as the cost-of-living soars

Social

Donated retaining wall on Children in Need build

Environmental

£34k investment into the installation of energy-efficient LED lighting

Governance

Won Supplier of the Year at The Builders Merchant Awards

Governance

Celebrated 80th anniversary

Environmental

Signed The Pallet LOOP Charter

2021

Social

Published Modern Slavery statement

Find statement here.

Social

Pledged to pay all staff above minimum wage

Social

Over £2million donated to charities

Social

Platinum Quality Mark Award from the Payroll Giving Scheme

Governance

MD David Henderson crowned ‘Innovation Director of the Year’ at IoD Awards

Governance

Named ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ at Made in NI Awards

Governance

MD David Henderson named 'Industry Entrepreneur of the Year'

Environmental

Investment in more sustainable packaging

Environmental

Green Energy Certificate achieved for being supplied with 100% Green Energy.

Environmental

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) published

2020

Social

Over £1.5million donated to charities

Governance

New £10m block paving plant opened

Social

New Employee Wellbeing App Released

Environmental

Life Cycle Assessment completed

Environmental

Carbon footprint calculated via scope 1 & 2

2019

Social

Over £1.5million donated to charities

Governance

Quarry of the Year Award

2018

Social

Over £1million donated to charities

Governance

BES 6001 achieved for Responsible Sourcing of Materials

Social

Ulster Rugby sponsorship

2017

Environmental

Water Champion Award from The NI Consumer Council & Invest NI.

2016

Environmental

Solar Panels installed at Tobermore's Quarry

2015

Environmental

Wind Turbine installed at Tobermore HQ

2012

Environmental

1,250 Solar Panels installed at Tobermore HQ

2008

Governance

Winner of Belfast Telegraph Award for Business of the Year

2007

Governance

win European Quality Award

Environmenal

Rainwater harvesting system installed

2006

Environmental

Achieved ISO 14001

2002

Governance

NI Quality Award

2001

Social

Investors In People Award

1991

Governance

ISO 9001: Quality Management achieved

1988

Governance

First Paving Centre opened

1942

Governance

Tobermore established trading in sand and gravel.