Henry Brothers
Henry Brothers is a leading construction company based in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, with additional offices in Belfast, Nottingham, Manchester and Scotland. With sustainability at the heart of its operations, Henry Brothers became the first construction company in Northern Ireland to publicly declare its dedication to reducing its emissions with the launch of its ‘Journey to Net Zero’ strategy in 2022. This ambitious pledge built on its previous achievements, which include exceeding the aims outlined in its ‘Sustainable Business Strategy’ in 2014. Its mission, to deliver the best construction solution it possibly can for every client, every time, without fail, is upheld by its core values of integrity, premium quality, sustainable, considerate and dependable, and agile and innovative. These values have been embedded throughout the company since its inception in 1976 and are very much a part of how business is operated today. From its 26-acre Nature Reserve, used to educate over 5,000 local students and counting through its Education Programme, to the implementation of sustainable procurement plans to source low emitting, low carbon material, Henry Brothers’ innovative interventions have led it to
Henry Brothers celebrates achieving The King’s Award for Sustainable Development
Henry Brothers’ approach to hard work and getting the job done has established the company as specialists in the education, defence, blue light, accommodation, commercial and healthcare sectors. Employing nearly 200 members of staff across the UK, its outstanding work and sustainable approach has resulted in the business being truly ‘Altogether Stronger’. HENRY BROTHERS 108-114 Moneymore Road, Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, BT45 6HJ Tel: 028 7963 1631 • info@henrybrothers.co.uk henrybrothers.co.uk HenryBrothersHB @ HenryBrothersHB henrybrothers Henry Brothers’ Passivhaus Accredited SportPark build for Loughborough University
being recognised as a leader for sustainability in the industry. In achieving its King’s Awards for Enterprise for Sustainable Development, Henry Brothers was praised for its exemplary approach, which has resulted in significant benefits for the business, the environment, and the wider construction sector. Ian Henry, CR Director at Henry Brothers and the driver of its Journey to Net Zero strategy, says: “It is a tremendous privilege to be awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development. “Sustainable practices have been at the heart of Henry Brothers’ operations since its inception, and we make a conscious effort to minimise our environmental impact while maximising positive social and business outcomes.”
Established in 1989, Bio-D offers no compromise, green home cleaning by creating powerful, ethical cleaning products that don’t cost the earth. Based in Hull, East Yorkshire, Bio-D is the UK’s leading manufacturer of environmentally responsible, ethically sound, vegan products, using plant-based and naturally derived ingredients. Products manufactured at Bio-D are powered by solar energy. Bio-D believes you should not have to choose between the planet and your pocket, The Bio-D Company
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Founded as Liftshare in 1998, Mobilityways was launched in 2021 to support employers to meet their net-zero goals with its suite of climate tech tools. These tools enable companies to measure, reduce and report their commuter emissions, providing full visibility of commuting challenges and identifying sustainable travel alternatives for employees. Commuting emissions account for 5% of the UK’s total emissions – 18 billion kg of CO2e annually. Challenging and changing commuter behaviour for almost three decades, Mobilityways aims to cut 1 million tonnes of commuter CO2e by 2030. The company has already analysed more than a million postcodes for over 1,000 companies in its quest to decarbonise the commute. Named the 2023 Edie Net Zero Hero, Julie Furnell is Mobilityways’ MD. She uses her commercial acumen to expedite the journey to net zero through data-led insights and collaboration, empowering her team to deliver actionable change to customers.
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