Our Sustainability Commitment
We appreciate that all life on earth is under threat of extinction and believe that reducing the harm to our planet is the greatest challenge we face. Find out what we’re doing to reduce our environmental impact.
Our aim is to be the UK’s most sustainable supplier of high-quality GRP and FRP composite products, and we are committed to reaching net-zero for our scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030.
Our Purpose
To innovate and deliver FRP solutions that create value for our customers and the planet, while supporting our team and our communities as we build a more sustainable future
Saving over 1 million plastic bottles from landfill every single year
By switching to rPET resin made from recycled plastic bottles, SGI Composites (formerly Sui Generis) has significantly reduced its environmental impact. In just one year, over 1-million plastic bottles are diverted from landfill or incineration and given a second life as high-performance, GRP composite products. This move not only supports a circular economy but also helps lower carbon emissions associated with virgin plastic production—demonstrating our commitment to responsible manufacturing and sustainable innovation.
We help each other succeed and support one another, especially in challenging moments.
We take responsibility for our workplaces, our communities, and the environment we share.
We encourage new ideas, embrace change, and learn from every experience as one team.
We treat everyone with fairness, respect, and integrity in all that we do.
Managing Director’s Sustainability Commitment
“As a proud family-owned business, we recognise that our people are the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to fostering a workplace where individuals, teams, and families can thrive, built on a culture of collaboration, fairness, and mutual respect.
We believe that strong, lasting relationships, whether with our employees, customers, or wider community, are built on transparency, trust, and genuine confidence. These values guide everything we do, helping us create meaningful connections that stand the test of time.
Sustainability is not just a goal; it’s a guiding principle. To us, acting sustainably means thinking long term, carefully considering the impact of every decision and action we take across our operations.
Our ambition is to ensure that our daily business activities contribute positively to our people, our community, and the environment. This involves the responsible use of resources, ongoing investment in better materials and processes, and an unwavering commitment to environmental improvement.”
Rita Cornwell
Managing Director
What have we done so far?
- Switched to using rPET recycled plastic bottle resin to manufacture our products, reducing carbon emissions by over 45%
- Installed sensor-activated LED lighting
- Adopted electric or hybrid vehicles where possible, including both staff and operational machinery
- Invested in new equipment, creating opportunities for new jobs and reducing our requirement for carbon-heavy imports from China
- Sponsored a local football team, Brooklands FC
- Donated products to local authorities, schools, the NHS, as well as individuals in need
Our plans moving forward
- Research and develop the use of alternative sustainable materials as we strive to deliver products that are 100% recyclable by 2030 (exploring solar panel installation at this current time)
- To consume energy supplied entirely from renewable sources
- To reduce our overall carbon footprint to net zero by 2030.
For detailed sustainability data, including our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, please read the latest Milbank Group Impact Report.
Milbank Group pledge
We appreciate that all life on earth is under threat of extinction and believe that reducing harm to our planet is the greatest challenge we face. We acknowledge that we have businesses that are harmful to the environment, however we believe that under our custodianship we can improve their sustainability more quickly and to a greater effect, and at the same time influence others to follow.
We pledge to use the resources we have – our businesses, our investments, our voice and our imagination – to lead by example.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES WILL BE:
- Inspire our people to do their part for the planet — big or small, at work and at home
- Treat people and nature with the respect they deserve
- Reduce health and safety risks
- Report and disclose transparently and honestly
- Take responsibility for our impact on people and the planet
- Help our communities thrive
- Work alongside suppliers, partners and peers to set a higher standard