Environmental Social Governance
Our ESG Strategy
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Driving a Sustainable Future
At Flowtech, sustainability is not a side project - it is central to how we create value for our customers, colleagues, and the communities we serve. Guided by 6 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we are building a responsible business that balances performance with positive impact.
Read more about the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our approach focuses on three pillars: Environment (Planet), Social (People), and Governance (Profit). Together, these drive our commitment to long-term growth, resilience, and trust.
By focusing on these goals, we can enhance our strategy, contribute to global sustainability efforts, and build a resilient, responsible, and forward-thinking business.
Our ESG Approach
We believe that doing business responsibly creates a stronger Flowtech and a stronger future for our stakeholders
- Transparent Reporting - We disclose against SECR, ESOS and TCFD frameworks in the Flowtech Annual Report 2024
- Independent Partnerships - We work with Carbon Responsible (emissions reporting), Bladen Consulting (energy audits), and other expert partners
- External Ratings - Flowtech has been rated 25/100 by LSEG ESG (1st quartile) in our sector (Machinery & Tools)
Our 2030 Targets
Environment (Planet)
We are committed to playing our part in tackling climate change and minimising environmental impact.
- Net Zero Roadmap - cutting Scope 1 & 2 emissions (fleet, buildings, supply chain), introducing a carbon intensity KPI (tCO₂e/£ revenue), and increasing renewable electricity
- Smart Waste Plan - reducing landfill, increasing recycling, and setting packaging reduction targets
- Eco-Smart Sourcing - engaging our top 10 suppliers in ESG commitments, piloting an Eco-Label, and promoting sustainable materials
- ESG Excellence - measuring our actions against expected standards including CSR Accreditation and Energy policy focused on ISO 50001
Social (People)
Our people and communities are at the heart of Flowtech.
- Winning Team - we are building diverse and inclusive teams, addressing gender pay balance, and strengthening engagement through recognition, reward, and employee forums
- Future Ready Education - through our Flow ed framework we are aligning apprenticeships to growth strategies, increasing technical training, expanding leadership programmes, and maintaining 5% Club membership
- Community Commitment - we are deepening our partnership with CALM, increasing participation in charitable events, strengthening ties with schools, and creating new volunteering opportunities
- Safety & Wellbeing (FLOW) - we are embedding MHFA support and healthcare for all, achieving zero RIDDORs with AFR & LTI measures, mandating job-specific safety training, and promoting a culture of care across Flowtech
Governance (Profit)
We are committed to accountability, ethical leadership, and integrity in everything we do.
- Board Oversight - embedding ESG accountability and transparency at board level, improving representation, establishing an ESG Committee, and benchmarking performance through assurance
- Ethical Leadership - rolling out a group-wide Code of Conduct, delivering D&I education and training, and embedding standards on ethics, anti-bribery, modern slavery, and money laundering
- Operational Integrity - maintaining our whistleblowing line (“Speak Up”), strengthening governance and risk reporting, and ensuring ethical standards are applied across colleagues, suppliers, customers, and stakeholders
Completed so far
- Launched 2030 ESG Strategy
- Set targets for 2030
- Published our first TCFD disclosures and maintained SECR/ESOS reporting
- Achieved an 82% reduction in high-risk Health & Safety issues year-on-year
- Established a whistleblowing line (“Speak Up”) and refreshed Group governance processes
- Increased diversity in leadership and embedded “One Flowtech” culture with Real Living Wage
- Partnered with Carbon Responsible and Bladen Consulting to strengthen emissions and energy reporting
Our FY25/26 priorities include:
- Publishing Net Zero milestones and quarterly carbon intensity tracking
- Rolling out Smart Waste Plan at key sites
- Onboarding 10 suppliers to Flowtech’s ESG standard
- Expanding Flow ed training and apprenticeships
- Scaling wellbeing and volunteering programmes
- Embedding our new Code of Conduct across the Group
