Sustainability

In harmony with the planet

With over 50 years of experience we understand the importance of operating in a responsible, sustainable manner. We have always taken our responsibilities to the environment seriously and are committed to playing our part by learning, innovating and implementing sustainable actions to limit our impact on the planet.

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Our Ranges with Recycled Content

Our offering has finishes with a wide range of recycled content, on trend colours and different textures. There’s never been so much choice when designing your space.

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Sustainability Targets

We are pleased to have reduced our carbon intensity ratio over the previous few years. The carbon emissions associated with our manufacturing, head office and transport operations (scope 1 and 2) have reduced by 41% compared to turnover between 2017 and 2023.

ISO 14001:2015

To maintain our ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certifications across all sites

FSC® C008501

To maintain full FSC Chain of Custody certification for all timber-based materials we procure

PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS

Monitor/record packaging specifications (inc. % content of recycled material) and minimise single use virgin plastic

MEASURE CARBON

To measure and understand the embodied carbon in our core furniture by the end of 2025

GREEN ELECTRICITY

To produce green electricity and gas tariffs for our headquarters and manufacturing sites by the end of 2025

Partnerships

GOLD Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

We’re Gold members of the Yorkshire wildlife trust, a charity dedicated to conserving, protecting and restoring wild life and wild places in Yorkshire.

SCSS Gold Award

We’ve achieved our Gold Badge with the Supply Chain Sustainability School, a body who are dedicated to advancing sustainability practices across the built environment industry.

The Used Kitchen Company

We’re delighted to partner The Used Kitchen Company to extend the life of old kitchens by finding them new homes.

Carbon Balanced Paper

Since May 2021, all our literature has been produced on carbon balanced paper.

Future Homes Hub

The Hub and their partners are working towards the Future Homes Standard, to deliver on the new homes sector’s climate and environment plan.

Our Environmental News

Branching Out Barnsley

On Thursday 29th February, we took part in a Wild Work Day with YWT and sent a team of volunteers into Barnsley. Our staff were planting tre...

Symphony committed to a host of sustainable initiatives

In the past few years, the kitchen and bathroom retail markets have focussed more and more on sustainability, showing retailers and consumer...

Symphony Meets Hybrid Fleet Target 1 Year Early – a Testament to its Commitment to Carbon Reduction

With over 50 years’ experience in the industry, Symphony knows how important it is to operate in a responsible and sustainable way. Fully ...

In harmony with the planet

Learn more about our approach to sustainability including timber credentials, recycled materials in our products, carbon, waste and fuel data, plus details about our partnerships.

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Carbon/Energy

41%

Carbon emissions reduced per £m turnover 2017-2023

These emissions are associated with our manufacturing, head office and transport operations.

1117

tCO2e saved from our Biomass Boiler in 2023

Which is the carbon dioxide equivalent of driving 2.85 million miles in the average fuel powered car.

Biomass

Boiler installed in 2007

Symphony led the industry in 2007 installing a boiler which is fed with wood waste from manufacturing to create fuel for the site.

Product Credentials

FSC

Our products are made of material from well-managed FSC® certified forests and other controlled sources, including recycled materials.

100%

8 of our ranges are made from 100% recycled board. All our paint to order doors are painted with water-based paint. All of our cabinet legs are made from 100% recycled plastic.

100%

All our kitchen door and worktop corner protectors are made from either 100% recycled plastic or 100% recycled pulp.

66%

Our cabinet chipboard is made from a minimum of 66% recycled material.

Operations

83%

As of October 24, 83% of our car fleet are hybrid/electric.

0%

None of our manufacturing waste is sent to landfill.

2024

Our vehicles are amongst the most fuel efficient on Britain’s roads, with reduced emissions and keeping our air cleaner.

In harmony with the planet

Learn more about our approach to sustainability including timber credentials, recycled materials in our products, carbon, waste and fuel data, plus details about our partnerships.

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