At Sentry Doors, sustainability isnât an afterthought; itâs the foundation of how we operate, design, and grow. Weâre committed to ethical practices across our operations, focused on reducing our carbon footprint, minimising waste, and positively impacting both our local community and the planet.
Timber is renewable and among the lowest in embodied carbon of mainstream building materials, providing excellent insulation and energy efficiency.
We seek to keep wastage to a minimum and maximising the efficient use of materials and resources. We aim to manage, recycle and dispose of waste in a responsible manner. We work together with our suppliers and customers to collect and recycle waste products.
⢠ We regularly recycle as much waste material as possible
⢠ Sawdust that is created in the production of our timber fire doorsets is recycled by a local mill
⢠ We have implemented cardboard bailing
⢠ We are working towards being a paperless office and where printing is necessary, we use recycled paper
We continually work to reduce our carbon footprint and work to review the energy efficiency of our factory and offices. We have implemented the following:
⢠ LED Lighting in our offices, warehouse and external lighting
⢠ Heating in the warehouse is produced using a return air duct from our extraction system
⢠ Delivery routes planned to allow for the most effective route
⢠ We use water-based paints
Our path forward builds on these foundations with bold, measurable goals:
Achieve ISO 14001 status group-wide, and expand FSCŽ & PEFC⢠certification for responsible timber sourcing.
Set and pursue carbon reduction targets (Scopes 1 & 2), with the vision of net-zero before 2050.
Reduce waste streams by at least 10% and increase circular economy activities.
Empower our people and partners through sustainability training, internal ESG communication, and transparent reporting.
Expand community engagement, exploring new collaborations and continuing to champion environmental and fire safety education.
Sustainability is not just policy; itâs built into how we craft products, develop partnerships, and shape our impact on society and the environment. From waste-conscious manufacturing to renewable material choices, every decision is rooted in our values.
Weâre proud of how far weâve come, but weâre only just getting started. Together with our team, customers, and communities, weâre committed to building a safer, greener, and more responsible future.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSCÂŽ) is a global, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of responsible forest management worldwide.
FSCÂŽ defines standards based on agreed social, environmental and economic principles for responsible forest stewardship to help take care of forests and the people and wildlife that call them home and to ensure that future generations can enjoy the worldâs forests for many years to come.
ISO 14001:2015 is an internationally agreed and recognised standard for Environmental Management Systems. An EMS supports organisations in identifying, managing, monitoring, and controlling environmental processes. The standard requires organisations to assess environmental issues relevant to their operations, such as waste management, resource use, and efficiency.
We are proud to be a Bronze Level member of the Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS). This membership supports our ongoing commitment to continuously learning, ensuring we are always striving to better our approach to sustainability.
We are proud supporters of Trees for Cities, who as part of their urban trees initiative, plant thousands of trees each year in the UK, bringing real benefits to our cities’ health and wellbeing. To celebrate 100 years of our Knowles collection, we recently donated 100 trees as part of their UK Urban Trees initiative. Trees for Cities plant a range of tree species that enhance structural and functional diversity in woodlands and city streets, creating greener, happier and healthier places to live.
