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Sustainability
Life. Living. Livelihood
At Millboard, we believe in outdoor living that doesn't come at the expense of the environment. Our commitment to sustainability is woven into the
very fabric of our company, and we're on a mission to lead the way toward a greener, more responsible future. We believe in the beauty of life in its
many forms. Ensuring a sustainable future is intrinsic to our nature. Our approach to sustainability is simple. Every day, we consider the impact that
our actions will have on the future of life, living and livelihoods, and strive to make choices that are fair and considerate.
LIFE
We make five ‘life’ commitments:Protecting life and the natural resources that makeup ‘life’ in its widest sense is central to a sustainablefuture. We constantly review our processes andpractices to ensure that we are having the leastimpact possible on the environment around us.
We keep our use of virgin materials to a minimum
Our products use no natural timber and minimal raw materials, and we aim to keep it that way. We believe that a sustainable future involves leaving the natural world intact as much as possible.
We maximise the use of recycled material in product manufacture
Every decking board is produced using recycled minerals, and our sub-frame system and materials are made entirely from recycled or recyclable plastic and aluminium.
We aim to recycle all waste from our business activities that can be recycled.
Both in the factory and in our offices and
showrooms, we have an effective recycling
programme to contribute to the circular economy,
including a scheme to encourage re-use of product
samples rather than disposal.
We care for the natural environment in which we operate.
Our factory is set in a beautiful natural environment, sustaining diverse flora and fauna. We maintain the environment carefully for the wild creatures that visit and have plans to establish active beekeeping.
We hold ourselves accountable for environmental protection.
We’re certified to ISO 14001, and we aim to go above and beyond in fulfilling the requirements that the standard sets out.
Alongside our five key commitments there are other things we do to protect ‘life’ for future generations
living
We make five ‘living’ commitments: We know that a sustainable future must include every person and family enjoying a fair standard of living. We think that all organisations should consider for the lives of those that make up their teams. Without that reasonable baseline, the world will not be in balance.
We pay all staff at or above the Real Living Wage
Our products use no natural timber and minimal raw materials, and we aim to keep it that way. We believe that a sustainable future involves leaving the natural world intact as much as possible.
We promote a fair work/life balance for all our staff
Every decking board is produced using recycled minerals, and our sub-frame system and materials are made entirely from recycled or recyclable plastic and aluminium.
We protect the safety of all staff while at work
Both in the factory and in our offices and
showrooms, we have an effective recycling
programme to contribute to the circular economy,
including a scheme to encourage re-use of product
samples rather than disposal.
We provide enhanced support for those having a family
Our factory is set in a beautiful natural environment, sustaining diverse flora and fauna. We maintain the environment carefully for the wild creatures that visit and have plans to establish active beekeeping.
We actively support charitable causes to support those less fortunate
We’re certified to ISO 14001, and we aim to go above and beyond in fulfilling the requirements that the standard sets out.
Alongside our five key commitments there are other things we do to protect standards of ‘living’
refreshment and welfare facilities
independent, confidential services
aimed at helping them with everyday
life
livelihood
We make five livelihood commitments: The final component of a truly sustainable outlook is the need for individuals and organisations to make ends meet – to earn what’s needed to pay the bills and plan for the future. And that requires everyone to play fair and adhere to a certain standard of operation.
We pay our suppliers on time, according to terms.
We value our suppliers and know that every
business can only survive if it has a dependable
flow of monies in. We pay all our suppliers on time,
according to terms agreed, with the vast majority
being within 30 days.
We’re committed to paying our fair share of tax
As a substantial business, we recognise our
responsibility to contribute to society by paying our
taxes on time and in full, which we always do.
We conduct business in an ethical and transparent manner
Both in the factory and in our offices and
showrooms, we have an effective recycling
programme to contribute to the circular economy,
including a scheme to encourage re-use of product
samples rather than disposal.
We ensure that no aspects of our business are enabled by slave labour
We believe that all forms of modern slavery are
utterly unacceptable, and we take active measures
to ensure that no aspects of our supply chain are
facilitated by modern slavery.
We are a committed participant of the UN Global Compact
Having signed up to the Ten Principles of the
UNGC, we uphold the highest standards in relation
to Human Rights, Labour, and Anti-Corruption.
Millboard Products
Sustainability through innovation:
We are constantly striving to make our business,manufacturing processes and product offering more sustainable - this means we're always finding newways of doing things.
Recycled fillers
Over a third of the raw materials used for making the structural core of Millboard is recycled. These materials have been diverted from waste streams and reprocessed to create premium ingredients for our boards. This helps to sustain the earths limited resources and prevents waste.
Fully recyclable packaging
Millboard sample and product packaging is 100% recyclable. Our brochures and printed marketing materials use paper from FSC certified forests, using the FSC check mark tree logo to confirm this wherever possible.
BRE Global Verified EPD
In 2023 we committed to obtaining Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for our products, and in 2024 the first ones were created by BRE. With the insight from those EPDs we are in the process of conducting full product Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) to understand the true impact of our products and from this, identify the best way in which they can be improved without compromising on the trademark beauty and quality of our products. For more information contact sustainability@millboard.co.uk
We're powered by SSE Green Electricity
Millboard is an SSE Green Electricity Certified company. This is a result of our commitment to purchasing electricity generated by wind and hydro assets matched annually to Renewal Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs) enabling zero emission reporting. This certification relates to our manufacturing function only.
Millboard products and sustainability
Pursuing a sustainable path
Our Sustainability 101 leaflet provides an update to our Roadmap and a look ahead to the work we will be prioritizing in 2025.
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