SUSTAINABILITY · OUR STANDARDS
Better choices.Lower impact.
We recognise our responsibility to reduce the environmental impact of our operations and the projects we support. Through responsible resource use, waste management, reuse and recycling, we work to make better environmental choices throughout delivery.
OUR APPROACH
Responsibility built
into delivery.
Environmental responsibility starts with understanding where our activities create impact and identifying practical opportunities to reduce it.
From material selection and efficient resource use to waste segregation, recycling and responsible disposal, our approach is focused on making environmental considerations part of everyday project delivery.
REDUCE
Use resources efficiently and minimise unnecessary waste.
REUSE
Extend the useful life of materials wherever practical.
RECYCLE
Separate waste and support responsible recovery.
IMPROVE
Review our performance and continually strengthen our approach.
Championing Sustainability
Sustainability and environmental consciousness are woven into our business DNA. We prioritize eco-friendly practices, minimizing our carbon footprint, conserving resources, and prioritizing renewable energy. Through innovation and responsible stewardship, we strive to leave a positive legacy, preserving our planet for future generations while driving business success.
01 / REDUCE
Start by using less.
Good environmental management begins before something becomes waste. Careful planning, accurate material requirements and responsible working practices help reduce unnecessary consumption throughout a project.
By considering materials, quantities and working methods from the outset, we aim to use resources efficiently while maintaining the quality and performance required.
PLANNING · MATERIALS · EFFICIENCY · WASTE PREVENTION
02 / REUSE & RECYCLE
Keep materials in use for longer.
Where materials remain suitable for use, reuse can help reduce unnecessary disposal and demand for new resources.
Alongside reuse, effective waste segregation helps ensure recyclable materials are directed into appropriate recovery streams rather than being treated as general waste.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
From site to waste stream.
This gives the Sustainability page some operational substance.
SEGREGATE
Separate waste streams at source where practical.
STORE
Keep materials and waste appropriately contained.
RECOVER
Direct recyclable materials through suitable waste partners.
REVIEW
Monitor practices and identify opportunities to improve.
We are passionate about creating beautiful spaces—but never at the expense of the planet.
At H&S, we are dedicated to creating innovative paints and coatings that meet today's needs while safeguarding our planet for the future. By collaborating closely with customers, we play a vital role in advancing entire industries toward a more sustainable future.
Our paints and coatings offer much more than just colour—they can harness energy, reflect heat, extend the life of surfaces, improve indoor air quality, and reduce drag on ships. This range of capabilities helps our customers reduce energy consumption, increase efficiency, minimize waste, improve safety, and save costs. We are committed to finding inventive solutions that can make a positive difference in a rapidly changing world.
This strategy is crucial to achieving our science-based goal of reducing carbon emissions by 2030. This goal is one of several targets for that year, which also include sourcing revenue from sustainable products, achieving circular material use, and empowering people in local communities with new skills.
To reach these ambitious goals, we focus on sustainable solutions and invest in our growing portfolio of innovative products and technologies.
Our approach is driven by five key principles: lowering energy use and carbon emissions, reducing waste, promoting reuse and renewal, supporting health and well-being, and ensuring longer-lasting products.By embracing these principles, we at H&S are building a portfolio that leads the way in sustainability and helps create a better future for everyone.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Download our environmental documentation and supporting information.
