With nearly 200 years of British manufacturing experience, Proteus Switchgear, M2 Electrical, Tamlex and Centaur continue to expand and broaden their portfolio of electrical products and services. From cable management to LV switchgear, wiring accessories to EV distribution units, our focus is to offer a complete solution for the domestic, commercial and industrial market sectors.
Nurture Our People
This value is about creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, opportunities are abundant, and wellbeing is a priority.
Protect the World
We recognise our role in protecting the environment. This value focuses on managing and reducing our environmental impact across all operations.
Enhance Communities
Through various initiatives and partnerships, we aim to support community development, enhance quality of life, and foster social well-being.
Employees are one of our key assets, as part of that, their health, wellbeing and career progression in the workplace is of major importance to us.
Nurture Our People is one of our main defined areas within our SSV plan, as we are well in tuned with the impact our teams have on our business. This pillar involves creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, opportunities are abundant, and wellbeing is a priority.
Apprenticeships & Trainees
Throughout 2023 we have added or renewed 28 employees’ training certificates in areas from Health & Safety Training to Power Press Training.
We also have a Management Trainee Program where since 2012, 10 management trainees have been appointed and 5 now hold key positions within our businesses.
Total number of participants & modules completed
Modules Completed
Across All
Members of Staff
Five Operations
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
Throughout the business there is an equal opportunity and non-discrimination approach. Regardless of a person’s gender, age, ethnicity or disability they will receive equal pay and opportunities to progress in their career.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Wellbeing Workshop
Sessions have been held focusing on hydration and regular movement. The goal was to encourage employees to take time for themselves and prioritise their health and wellbeing.
Following this a second set of wellbeing sessions were arranged where the focus was on employees’ physical and mental health.
As an extension to providing water bottles to all members of staff following our wellbeing workshop in 2022 based on hydration and movement. We then installed new stand alone water dispensers throughout the group, currently 4 out of 5 sites.
By working closely with suppliers all operations now source cardboard from recycled content of 80% or greater.
We recognise our role in protecting the environment. This pillar focuses on managing and reducing our environmental impact across all operations and throughout our supply chain. Our impact on the environment is at the forefront of discussion making, from packaging to energy suppliers.
Environment
All manufacturing sites look to recycle raw materials and packaging where possible and this data is recorded and presented in the Sustainability Performance Data in this document. We aim to continuously reduce our production of waste to landfill year-on-year.
Electrical Waste
We are registered with an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) for the recycling and reprocessing of electrical waste.
Waste Experts allows us to dispose of our electrical waste in an environmentally responsible way that supports the circular economy.
Waste To Landfill
In 2023 it was confirmed that all 5 of our sites moved to a 100% waste recycling scheme. This is achieved via recycling on like for like cardboard/wood/steel or via a RDF (refuse-derived fuel) scheme.
Hazadous Waste
The only hazardous waste across the business is oil at Centaur. We use a specialised oil refinery company to treat this waste.
Green Energy
In 2022 all 5 of our sites moved to a renewable energy provider which enabled 100% carbon offset of electricity.
Procuring Green Energy
via wind, solar & nuclear fuels
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions
Currently, we measure all our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions following the GHG protocol, and we measure a subset of Scope 3 emissions following the Corporate Value Chain Scope 3 Standard.
Water Records
We educate staff to be more aware of water usage and have a maintenance team that repair any leaks within the Business. We are committed to being as efficient with water usage as possible.
Water Records
Bottles were issued to all employees following a wellbeing workshop and staff are encouraged to use these throughout their working day.
Where water dispensers are utilised in customer areas, cups are sometimes supplied:
- 1 Business uses plastic cups
- 2 Businesses offer paper cups in customer areas
- 1 Business does not offer cups, however glasses are available in customer areas
Recycling bins to be introduced to all businesses, offices and departments
As we spend time reviewing recent work and planning ahead, our commitment to our local charities and fund raising will remain the same.
Through various initiatives and partnerships, we aim to continue to enhance communities by developing relationships, provide support that is needed, and being active within our local areas.
Charity Partnerships
Throughout 2023 we continued to support Building Bridges (Friends of Isaac towards the end of 2023) & Telford Crisis Support, both organisations provide essential care in our local communities.
All charities have witnessed an increase in demand as a result of living situations, therefore we have ensured we provide them the exact support they need, in most cases this year that was via food deliveries.
WITHIN 12 MONTHS WE HAVE DONATED
2000+ MEALS INTO OUR COMMUNITY VIA OUR 2 CHARITIES
200+ HOLIDAY THEMED CHOCOLATE SELECTIONS
Fundraising Efforts
We have continued to support Macmillan Cancer Support as our chosen charity for all fund raising events this year.
This included donations for visitors taking part in a game at an exhibition, holding coffee mornings and some staff took part in a regional football tournament to name just a few.
