WHAT WE BELIEVE
Our vision for sustainability is to provide the same level of protection we offer our customers, as we do our planet. From recycling to tree planting, we're taking steps in every area of environmental responsibility.
WHAT DOES THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE?
By 2030, SMI is setting bold environmental goals to push forward our sustainability efforts. We’re cutting waste, lowering emissions, and increasing our use of renewable energy.
From reducing plastic and improving water efficiency to generating solar power, we’re taking impactful steps to protect the planet and build a cleaner, greener future.
Climate Project: Efficient cookstoves
In a Maharashtra village, 85% of households traditionally use cookstoves that consume large amounts of wood and create smoke. Introducing efficient portable cookstoves made of cast iron has been revolutionary. These stoves use up to 70% less firewood, significantly reducing energy consumption and air pollution.
This transition brings multiple benefits to households and the community:
Climate project: renewable energy
Our climate projects are certified by the Gold Standard or the Verified Carbon Standard, ensuring the highest level of environmental integrity and impact. We support a diverse range of renewable energy initiatives, including wind energy projects in India, China, Indonesia, and Turkey, and solar energy projects in India and China.
Additionally, we invest in hydropower projects in Turkey and Sri Lanka, and biomass projects in India, China, and Thailand. Energy can also be efficiently harnessed from biogas and biomass plants using animal dung or organic residues, contributing to sustainable energy solutions and reducing our carbon footprint.
Take a deeper look into our ESG journey! Our expanding library highlights the details behind our impactful initiatives such as tree planting and PPE recycling. Scroll below to see how these initiatives encourage our customers to drive positive change for the planet.
We’re committed to sustainability, and our recycling scheme helps you breathe new life into your end-of-life PPE.
🌍 How it works:
So far this year, 1,575 recycling boxes have been sold, helping us divert 27 tonnes of CO2e from landfills!
Click below to learn more about our initiative and start recycling today!
We believe that small actions lead to big change. That’s why we plant a tree for every £1,000 spent with us, turning your orders into a force for environmental good.
Your impact in numbers (So far):
ESG DIGEST: EPISODE 1
Meet our ESG Manager, Elizabeth Mellor, where we take a deep dive into the world of carbon and its pivotal role in ESG practices. In this first ever ESG digest from SMI, we unravel the complexities surrounding carbon emissions, carbon footprint, and carbon neutrality, shedding light on their significance in today's sustainability landscape.
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Welcome to our latest venture into the world of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters! We're thrilled to introduce you to our ESG Manager, Elizabeth Mellor, who will be your guide through a series of videos, tackling the latest Environmental, Social and Governance topics, unravelling the facts, understanding the figures and identifying some of the top tips for driving change.
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In a world where environmental consciousness is vital, businesses play a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future. SMI Group has been at the forefront of this movement, leading efforts that go beyond corporate responsibility to actively contribute towards a greener planet. Let's delve into the remarkable milestones achieved by our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) department in 2023.
