ESG
We’re responsible because it’s right.
As a proudly independent merchant, our culture is built on consideration for people, communities, and the planet.
Making bold ambitions a reality.
Ambition alone won’t make our industry any more sustainable and equitable. Strategy matters – but only if you can execute fast.
Working with Scott Parnell, you get an agile, independent partner that’s already making strong progress across our Environmental, Social and Governance activities. And a team that puts responsibility at the core of every decision – from the way we operate to the products we sell and recommend.
Protecting the environment
A progressive carbon agenda.
Construction is carbon-intensive by nature, but we’re uniquely placed to help push the carbon agenda forward.
From our vehicle fleet to our products, from our own operations to our supply chain, we prioritise sustainable, less harmful materials. And we bring our clients the advantage of our first-hand experience, recommending materials to support their own sustainability ambitions.
A robust Net Zero pathway
Working with industry leading partners like Net Zero Group, we’re proactively measuring and reducing our emissions.
Reducing our fleet emissions
Our entire HGV fleet has been fitted with FuelActive – a fuel pickup solution that delivers 5% more mpg and reduces carbon emissions. Longer term, we’re conducting a comprehensive review to assess new innovations like hydrogen and electric fleet.
Exclusive low-carbon products
From drainage systems using recycled plastic to vegetated walls to support biodiversity, we stock a large range of exclusive products from sustainable suppliers – helping the entire sector reduce its carbon footprint.
Innovation has always been important to us, but the environmental stakes are high. We’re investing and innovating in the area that matters most: the future of our planet.
Leanne Horrigan
Commercial Director, Scott Parnell
Supporting Communities
An engaged part of the community.
People are core to everything we do at Scott Parnell. As an independent merchant majority owned by employees, we’re an employer of choice. We’re proud to operate a true meritocracy, with the highest percentage of female management in the industry.
And our equal opportunity approach doesn’t stop with our own teams. We play an active role in the communities where we operate and encourage our employees to do the same by matching their individual fundraising efforts.
Matched fundraising
for our employees to support good causes
Local sponsorships
from sports teams to events
Discretionary support
for local projects & environmental initiatives
Delivering Compliance
Creating a sustainable supply chain.
At the intersection between suppliers, construction firms, and the wider community, we’re committed to a healthy supply chain with strong transparency. We work in compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, along with Constructionline Gold membership.
These international standards bring accountability to how we operate, working alongside our own high expectations of quality, sustainability, and performance.
