Asgard Net Zero Commitments

Inside the Asgard Factory

Our Net Zero Commitments

As a British manufacturer, we understand the importance of our commitment to Net Zero. That’s why we aim to reach Net Zero Scope 1, 2 and 3 (excluding materials) by 2042. As materials currently comprise 84.96% of our total emissions, we’re committed to sourcing more sustainable materials and supporting our supply partners in achieving Net Zero Scope 3 material-related emissions by 2047. This includes both Flexiform Business Furniture Ltd and sister company Asgard Secure Steel Storage, all statistics are inclusive of both brands’ operations. 

We’ve been monitoring our Scope 1 and 2 emissions for decades, working to improve and reduce our emissions per manufactured turnover with tremendous success (find out more here). 

Our Net Zero Targets

Asgard Net Zero Target
2042

Net Zero Goal.
Excluding materials

Asgard Net Zero Target
2047

Net Zero Goal.
With supply chain

Asgard Co2 Target Reduction
36% Reduction

Goal by 2027
Compared to 2006 baseline

Our Current Carbon Footprint

Asgard Delivery
900 tonnes CO2e

Scope 1, 2023
(Gross)

Asgard Scope 2 Emissions
723 tonnes CO2e

Scope 2, 2023
(Gross)

Asgard Travel Use
8393 tonnes CO2e

Scope 3, inclusive of materials, 2023
(Gross)

Baseline Statistics: 2006. Statistics are inclusive of the whole business, including all UK sites and Asgard Secure Steel Storage, and independently calculated by Eco3.

Carbon Reducing Projects – Our Roadmap

Year Scope Project Status
2022 2 Phase 1 Solar Panel. 100kwh P/A. Predicted saving: 18 CO2 tonne. Completed
2022 2 Increase Bradford factory renewable energy to 50% renewable (from 27% in 2022). Predicted saving: 75 CO2 tonne. Completed
2022 Actual Total Reduction: 177 co2 tonnes (compared 2006 baseline)      
2023 1 & 2 Replace Material Handling Equipment from Gas to Electric. Predicted saving: 1 CO2 tonne. Predicted additional electricity use: -2 co2 tonne. (Note, set up for future projects to address renewable energy) Completed
2023 1 & 2 Reducing Vehicle count from 7 to 5 (82k km pa reduction). Predicted saving: 130 CO2 tonne. Completed
2023 1 Shift work alterations. Predicted saving: 155 CO2 tonne. Completed
2023 2 Phase 2 Solar Panel. 225kwh P/A. Predicted saving: 40 CO2 tonne. Completed
2023 3 Introduction of environmentally sustainable office desk (Flexiform - Meira) Completed
2023 Actual Total Reduction: 506 co2 tonnes.      
2024 3 Waste segregation improvement. Predicted saving: 10 CO2 tonne. Completed
2024 3 Introduction of 100% recycled chairs (Flexiform - Papillon, Melita, Nuke) Completed
2023-2026 1 Company car vehicle policy is set to electric only for all new replacements. Predicted saving: 5 CO2 tonne. Actioned/ Due for completion 2026
2024-2025 2 100% Renewable Energy for all remote sites. Predicted saving: 5 CO2 tonne.  Actioned/ Pending
2025 3 Public transport for all business travel. Predicted saving: 14 CO2 tonne.  Pending
2025 3 Car sharing initiatives. Predicted saving: 7 CO2 tonne. Predicted saving: 12 CO2 tonne. Pending
2027 1 Replace Gas heating with Heat Source technology (or electric) Pending
2028-2032 2 Increase Bradford factory renewable energy to 70% renewable. Predicted saving: 110 CO2 tonne. Planned
2028-2032 3 Source Logistics companies that use 100% EV for transport. Predicted saving: 190 CO2 tonne. Pending
2028-2032 1 Replace gas stoving ovens with Hybrid ovens. Predicted saving: 357 CO2 tonne. (Note, negative effect on electricity use – potential -145 subject to renewable energy) Pending
2033-2037 1 Fully Electric ICE Vans and Commercials (10-year infrastructure). Predicted saving: 208 CO2 tonne. Pending
2033-2037 2 Increase Bradford factory’s renewable energy to 100% renewable. Predicted saving: 175 CO2 tonne. Pending
2033-2037 1 Fully Electric Stoving ovens (100% Reduction) Project instead of Hybrid ovens. Predicted saving: 296 CO2 tonne. Pending

See our Social Value commitments here.