Cetified B Corporation

It's B Corp month 🌍

We are proud to be a Certified B Corp, which holds us to a high social and environmental standard

Sustainability

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.

By using our knowledge, experience, technical creativity and advanced system portfolio we continue to drive forward our mission to revolutionise the way flat roofs are designed, specified, installed, used and maintained. 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 realising this vision and mission by taking strong steps along our Sustainability Pathway. We have undertaken extensive research to find the best assessment tools, invested in carbon emission experts to guide us, and have embedded our sustainability commitments into our entire business strategy. 

Our company's vision is bold, and we are putting social and environmental impact at the core of everything we do, because we know that creating a better built environment starts with us. 

Axter UK is now a Certified B Corporation™

B Corporation is a global movement driving an inclusive, regenerative economy by using business as a force for good.

Achieving B Corp certification galvanises 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.

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B Corp score breakdown

Governance assesses a company’s overarching mission, its engagement with social and environmental impact, and the integrity, ethics, and transparency of its operations.

This section also considers how well a company safeguards its mission and formally incorporates stakeholder interests into decision-making, whether through its corporate structure, such as a benefit corporation, or its 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

Welcoming Axter to the B Corp community is an exciting moment because they have an opportunity to lead the way within the construction industry. We and the rest of the B Corp community are really pleased to support Axter in paving the way for a new way of doing things and driving the conversation forward. Axter will be an inspiration to others and really help spread the idea that we can redefine success in business to be as much about people and planet as it is about profit.

Chris Turner Director of B Lab UK

Our strategic commitments

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01 Transforming our climate impact

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

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02 Building a team for the future

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.

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03 Creating resilient roofscapes

As the world adapts to the effects of the climate crisis, we are committed to leveraging our services and products 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.

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04 Enriching our communities

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.

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Our sustainability pathway

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, and winning the Sustainability Strategy Award.

Sustainability Pathway

A selection of our sustainable systems in action

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