UK hardware brands ERA and Zoo, as part of Quanex, are helping to shape progress towards the group’s wider 2035 Sustainability Roadmap.

As part of Quanex’s Hardware Solutions division, the two brands contribute to a shared annual sustainability action plan, alongside brands Reguitti and Giesse. The plan outlines proactive measures aimed at minimising environmental impact, while supporting UK customers with innovative products and sustainability services, says the company.

According to the company, the brands will contribute to the Quanex 2035 Sustainability Roadmap through three core pillars:  Sustainable Products, focused on providing innovative, sustainable solutions for customers; A Healthy Planet, aimed at delivering world-class environmental performance throughout their operations; and Thriving People and Communities, supporting an inclusive and safe workplace, while positively contributing to the communities they serve.

Supporting these pillars, ERA and Zoo will action a range of initiatives over the next nine years, reflecting key customer and operational priorities. This will include the expansion of innovative and sustainable products and services for UK customers, alongside ongoing packaging and material improvements.

Wider priorities will also include the continued transition towards more environmentally responsible operations. In addition, the brands will also maintain a strong focus on the highest safety standards, fostering an inclusive workplace culture, and positive community involvement through volunteering initiatives.

Striving to consistently exceed the expectations of their customers, ERA and Zoo will draw on Quanex’s extensive global expertise and resources to deliver on their continued commitment to sustainability, innovation and customer support, as part of the ambitious roadmap, which aligns with 11 out of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), claims the company. The SDGs are objectives set out by all UN member states to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity.

Already making significant progress towards their plans, since 2022, around 45% of ERA and Zoo’s revenue has been generated from products that have positively impacted one or more of the UN’s SDGs. In addition, the brands have committed to eliminating waste to landfill and all ‘single-use’ plastic packaging on products supplied to their customers by 2030, says the company.

ERA and Zoo, as part of Quanex Hardware Solutions division, are also working towards gaining Environmental Product Declarations for their products, offering the transparency required to drive forward sustainable change within the construction sector, allowing their customers to better understand the environmental impact of their products.

Lara Coutinho, supply chain sustainability manager, at Quanex Group, says: Sustainability at Quanex is about building long-term value through practical action, not ambition alone. With that, we’re pleased to announce our new outcome-driven 2035 roadmap.

ERA and Zoo play an important role within our Hardware Solutions division, contributing to a shared approach, through an action plan that integrates sustainable product innovation, responsible operations, and positive social impact.

Combining Quanex’s global scale with ERA and Zoo’s local expertise, as a team we’re able to support our customers with solutions that meet the highest standards of performance and sustainability.”