Sustainability

SCOPE 1

Covers direct GHG emissions that occur from sources controlled or owned by an organisation.

SCOPE 2

Covers indirect GHG emissions from the purchase of electricity or heating/cooling. Scope 2 emissions physically occur at the facility where they are generated, but they are included in an organisation's GHG emissions because they are a result of the organisation's energy use.

SCOPE 3

Covers indirect GHG emissions from activities and assets not owned or controlled by an organisation, but that the organisation indirectly affects in its value chain. This includes upstream and downstream activities.

Over the last 6 years Ellis has reduced its carbon footprint by 56%

This is based on Scope 1 & 2 as detailed above.

Many organisations are projecting to half their greenhouse gases by 2030. Ellis has already achieved this in just 6 years. This success has come about largely thanks to the introduction of solar panels and the electrification of our company car fleet plus many small energy saving measures throughout the organisation.

Download the 2024 Carbon Footprint Report

Download the 2018 Carbon Footprint Report

Ellis Patents: Leading the Way in Sustainable Cable Cleats with the World's First EPD

Ellis Patents is proud to announce a groundbreaking achievement: the publication of the world's first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for stainless steel cable cleats! This EPD is created in accordance with the rigorous standards of EN 15804+A2 & ISO 14025 / ISO 21930, providing a comprehensive life-cycle assessment (LCA) of our products' environmental impact.

Independently Verified for Accuracy and Transparency

The EDP has been produced in partnership with the EDP Hub and is independently verified to ensure the methodology is sound, the data is representative, and the entire document adheres to the strict guidelines of EN 15804+A2 & ISO 14025 / ISO 21930.

Benefits for Our Stakeholders

The Stainless Steel Cable Cleats EPD is an average EPD encompassing four of our most popular product ranges: Vulcan+, Emperor, Flexi-Strap, and Colossus. This valuable resource empowers our:

Suppliers: To make informed decisions about their own environmental impact.

Customers: To understand the environmental footprint of their projects.

Distributors: To enhance their environmental reporting and sustainability efforts.

What is an EPD?

An EPD - Environmental Product Declaration goes beyond product specifications. It's a transparent document that analyses the environmental footprint of a product throughout its entire lifespan, from sourcing raw materials to final disposal. This includes factors like:

Global Warming Potential (GWP)
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)
Eutrophication Potential (nutrient pollution)
Abiotic Resource Depletion (consumption of non-renewable resources)

...And much more.

Investment in Solar Energy

Ellis was an early adopter of solar power and we have been increasing our capacity since 2020, so currently approximately 50% of our energy is produced from sustainable sources.

50%

Of energy generated from solar power

869

Solar panels installed since 2020

Waste to landfill

56%

Carbon reduction in last 6 years

“For over two decades, energy conservation at Ellis has been a priority. This commitment, driven by both environmental responsibility and business sustainability, is evident in our early choices to recycle, adopt natural & LED lighting, and embrace solar power. These decisions are now yielding dividends, securing a lasting and eco-friendly future for our workforce.”

Danny Macfarlane, Managing Director

Accreditations

ABS