In 2023, we formalised our commitment to climate action and sustainability by partnering with experts to measure our carbon impact, plot a pathway for future environmental performance and set science based reduction targets.
Our company's vision is bold, and we are putting social and environmental impact at the core of everything we do. We know that creating a better built environment starts with us.
Our goal is to make roofs more durable and sustainable. We use our expertise and technical innovation to reduce environmental impact and support local communities. We are releasing the full potential of flat roofs, improving building durability, whilst positively impacting our climate and benefiting the communities that surround them.
We are taking clear steps to achieve this:
B Corporation is a global movement driving an inclusive, regenerative economy by using business as a force for good.
Achieving B Corp certification energises our commitment to impactful change for people and planet. Through its rigorous assessment and required transparency, it empowers us to measure and enhance our sustainable performance across our entire value chain. To pass the certification process, Axter had to have a pass mark of over 80 across 5 key impact areas.
Governance assesses Axter's mission, our engagement with social and environmental impact, and the integrity, ethics, and transparency of our operations.
This section also considers how well Axter safeguards its mission and formally incorporates stakeholder interests into decision-making, whether through our corporate structure, such as a benefit corporation, or our governing documents.
Mission & Engagement 0.5
Ethics & Transparency 3.1
Mission Locked 7.5
Workers examines how a company supports its employees’ financial security, health and safety, wellbeing, career growth, and overall engagement and satisfaction.
This section also highlights business models that are designed to benefit workers directly. Examples include companies where at least 40% of ownership is held by non-executive employees, and organisations that run workforce development programmes aimed at helping individuals who face barriers to employment.
Financial Security - 7.9
Health, Wellness, & Safety - 9.5
Career Development - 3.3
Engagement & Satisfaction - 4.9
Community assesses how a company engages with, and impacts, the communities where it operates, hires, and sources from. Key considerations include diversity, equity and inclusion, economic contribution, civic involvement, charitable giving, and responsible supply chain management.
This section also highlights business models designed to tackle specific community challenges. Examples include initiatives that alleviate poverty through fair trade sourcing or microenterprise distribution, producer cooperatives, locally focused economic development, and structured charitable giving programmes.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion - 3.7
Economic Impact - 2.4
Civic Engagement & Giving - 2.9
Supply Chain Management - 4.4
Environment evaluates how effectively a company manages its environmental responsibilities, alongside the impact its activities have on air, climate, water, land and biodiversity. This covers the direct effects of its day-to-day operations and, where relevant, the influence of its supply chain and distribution channels.
This section also recognises businesses that demonstrate environmental innovation, whether through more sustainable production processes or by offering products and services that deliver positive environmental outcomes. Examples may include solutions that generate renewable energy, reduce resource consumption or waste, protect land or wildlife, introduce less toxic alternatives to the market, or help raise awareness of environmental challenges.
Environmental Management - 7.1
Air & Climate - 5.4
Water - 1.3
Land & Life - 3.1
Resource Conservation - 11.5
Customers evaluate a company’s stewardship by looking at how it treats and supports them in practice. This includes the quality and reliability of its products and services, the fairness and transparency of its marketing, how responsibly it handles data privacy and security, and whether customers have meaningful ways to provide feedback.
This section also recognises products and services that are intentionally designed to address specific social challenges for, or through, customers. Examples include health or education-focused products, arts and media offerings, solutions aimed at serving underserved communities, and services that help other businesses or organisations strengthen their own social impact.
Customer Stewardship - 3.3
As a business, we understand that we have an important role to play in addressing the effects of the climate crisis. Our commitment to reducing our environmental impact is a top priority as we strive to make positive changes in our industry and strive to achieve Net Zero
Our people are our biggest asset, and they are crucial to our vision of building a better tomorrow. We're committed to empowering our talented team with continuous development, a strong culture of wellbeing and a mandate to ensure equitable representation and opportunity for all.
As the world adapts to the effects of the climate crisis, we are committed to using our products and services in a way that supports this important transition. We’re dedicated to providing solutions that are energy efficient and enhance natural biodiversity efforts with measurable impact and longevity at their core.
Our communities are key to the success of our sustainability strategy, from our suppliers, to our customers, neighbours and industry peers. We're passionate about sharing our knowledge, resources, and goals to promote safety, equity and sustainable values for all.
Our pathway to a sustainable and inclusive future has begun. View our timeline of sustainability achievements and initiatives throughout the years, including:
• Becoming a Gold Carbon Literate organisation
• Working with our Climate & Community partners
• Winning the Sustainability Strategy Award
