Sustainability

Future Net Zero Platinum Certified

Caro Group has achieved Future Net Zero Platinum status - the highest level of certification for carbon reduction and sustainable manufacturing. This independently verified achievement demonstrates our commitment to environmental responsibility across every aspect of our operation.

Our current emissions: 49,633 kg CO₂e (October 2024 - September 2025)
Reduction from benchmark: 81.3%
Certification level: Platinum (upgraded from Gold, February 2025)

Every product we manufacture - from Caro Flow roof drainage systems to Maybrey Precision Castings - actively reduces your Scope 3 emissions with verified credentials.



Our Net Zero Commitment

Caro Group is committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050, with a 50% emissions reduction target by 2030. We've pledged to the UN Race to Zero campaign through the Network Net Zero Community, aligning our targets with science-based standards set by the UNFCCC.

Our journey demonstrates that traditional manufacturing heritage and environmental leadership work hand in hand.

How We Achieved Platinum Status

Energy & Manufacturing

  • 100% green electricity across all facilities since 2024

  • Low-powered machinery upgrades throughout our foundry

  • LED lighting with PIR sensors across offices and production areas

  • Investigating renewable gas contracts upon renewal

Transport & Logistics

  • Electric and hybrid vehicle fleet with ongoing transition from diesel

  • 85% of deliveries carbon-neutral through carbon-offsetting courier partnerships

  • Business travel reduced by 135.7% from benchmark

  • All machinists, engineers, and third-party finishers within 10 miles of our Aylesford foundry

  • Consolidated deliveries – subcontractor deliveries limited to full pallets

Operational Practice

  • 50% of board meetings conducted virtually

  • Three international meetings moved entirely online

  • Car-sharing scheme covering over 65% of staff

  • Paperless office initiatives reducing printing and waste

  • IT equipment reuse programme – devices wiped and reconfigured for new employees

Carbon Efficiency

Our intensity metrics demonstrate real progress:

Per employee: 1,200 kg CO₂e (149.5% reduction from benchmark)
Per £1,000 turnover: 10.8 kg CO₂e (159.2% reduction from benchmark)

These figures are independently verified using the WBCSD-WRI Greenhouse Gas Protocol and conversion factors from BEIS Greenhouse Gas Conversion Factors.

What This Means for You

Choosing Caro Group as your supplier provides:

  • Verified carbon credentials for your projects and procurement reporting

  • Reduced Scope 3 emissions through sustainable supply chain choices

  • Support for PAS 2080 carbon management standards

  • BREEAM credits through measurable supplier environmental performance

  • Same-day/next-day delivery from UK manufacturing with lower transport emissions

Whether you're specifying drainage systems for major commercial developments, requiring flood protection, or sourcing precision castings for demanding applications, working with a Platinum-certified manufacturer demonstrates tangible commitment to sustainability.

Supply Chain Engagement

The majority of our carbon footprint sits in Scope 3. We actively consider the carbon footprint and reduction plans of our suppliers to ensure they align with our net zero targets.

Over 60% of our goods are now transported by carbon-reduced couriers, and we continue to work with partners who share our commitment to measurable environmental improvement.

Manufacturing Heritage, Sustainable Future

Since 1849, Caro Group has combined craftsmanship with innovation. Our Platinum certification proves that manufacturing excellence and environmental responsibility aren't opposing forces - they're complementary strengths that deliver better outcomes for customers and the planet alike.

Our foundry operations at Maybrey Precision Castings serve industries from aerospace to architecture with the same verified environmental standards that apply across all Caro Group divisions.

Independent Verification

Our carbon footprint data is:

  • Measured using the Notch Expert dashboard

  • Certified under the Future Net Zero Standard

  • Verified by independent assessors (D Roberts, 29 January 2026)

  • Reported annually to the UNFCCC through the Network Net Zero Community

View our certification at futurenetzero.com/un-race-to-zero


Carbon Footprint Progression


Period

Total Emissions (kg CO₂e)

% Reduction

Benchmark

265,888

-

Year 2

203,812

23.35%

Year 3

212,420

20.11%

Year 4

201,554

24.2%

Year 5

155,113

41.66%

Year 6

49,633

81.3%


Work with a Platinum-Certified Manufacturer

Ready to enhance your supply chain's net-zero value?

Call our team: 01763 244446
Email: info@caro.co.uk