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Making things easier, fairer and greener to fuel a thriving world
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We’re working with stakeholders to ensure sustainability is at the core of our business strategy ”

 


“We’re committed to always putting our customers, colleagues and the environment at the heart of everything we do to make a positive and lasting difference to the communities in which we work.
We want to make things easier, fairer and greener whilst continuing to deliver an essential public service. As we work towards fulfilling this purpose, we strive to be known for exceptional performance in terms of safety, customer experience, employee engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion, environmental and social responsibility, and financial results.”

Dr Tony Ballance - Chief Strategy & Regulation Officer

“We’re passionate about fuelling a thriving world, providing easier warmth, fairer opportunities and a greener society.
We are constantly striving to demonstrate to our customers and broader stakeholders that we are a force for good; and recognise that we have responsibility and opportunity to continue to deliver sustainable services for the long term public good. We’ll continue to operate efficiently and drive innovation to benefit society and our customers.”

Perry Noble - Chair of Sustainability Committee
By making things, easier, fairer and greener, we want to
Fuel a thriving world

Where we help people stay warm and independent in their homes, no matter their personal circumstances

Where the potential to thrive is inclusive, within Cadent, our supply chain and our communities

Where we are driving the transition to net zero, whilst improving the natural world

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Our Net Zero journey
 

We’re proud of the achievements we’ve made in our drive towards a Net Zero future, which includes:

  • 93% of our fleet are now sustainable vehicles
  • Less than 3% of our waste went to landfill in the last 12 months
  • 100% renewable energy has been procured across the business
  • Over 43 Biomethane plants are now connected to our network
  • Emissions reduced by more than 5% (excluding shrinkage)
  • Continued investment and innovation in cleaner energy sources
  • A Carbon Trust certification which recognises our emissions reduction, carbon management and carbon accounting achievements
 

*Statistics accurate as at February 2024

 

What are we doing?

We’re involved in several hydrogen projects in partnerships with the energy sector.
The three main areas we lead on are blending, industrial power and decarbonising heavy transport.
 

Project: Electric vehicles

Electric vehicles

Project: Ansty HQ Development

Ansty HQ Development

Project: Military Community Gold Award

Military Community Gold Award

Project: Hydrogen awareness

Hydrogen awareness

Project: Eliminating Waste

Eliminating Waste

Project: Biodiversity - Site Husbandry

Biodiversity - Site Husbandry

Project: Warm Hubs and Centres for Warmth

Warm Hubs and Centres for Warmth

Project: Race at Work Charter

Race at Work Charter

Project: Priority Services Register

Priority Services Register

Project: Carbon Monoxide Awareness

Carbon Monoxide Awareness