Screwfix was recognised as “Retailer of the Year” at the UK Green Business Awards, which took place on 12 June at The Brewery in London.
Screwfix received the recognition for its efforts to slash environmental impacts and promote greener products and behaviours right across its value chain, a company statement said.
The statement added that the judges were ‘really impressed’ with the breadth of activities and the depth of Screwfix’s commitment to a decarbonisation strategy that has already seen it roll out over 600 heat pumps at its stores. They also praised how Screwfix had switched 85% of its delivery fleet to biofuel, increased its recycling rate and more than halved its direct emissions since 2021.
The retailer was also highly commended in the category “Circular Economy Project of the Year” for its “Refurb by Screwfix” initiative, which adopts a circular economy business model.
Matt Compton, Screwfix commercial director, said: “Winning this award is a fantastic achievement and great recognition for Screwfix as a retail leader in sustainability. At Screwfix, sustainability is a key pillar of our strategy.
“From our stores to our fleet and from our products and packaging to our waste management we are on a mission to help our customers live and work more sustainably. We have a bold plan to lead our industry towards net zero and I’d like to say a huge thank you to all the teams involved that make it happen.”