Halton Group 2024 Sustainability Report: A Year of Significant Achievements and Strategic Growth

Halton Group’s 2024 Sustainability Report highlights significant progress in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and circular economy practices. The company expanded operations with new facilities in South Carolina and Wales, increased renewable energy use, and improved employee engagement. Halton’s commitment to climate action, ethical sourcing, and transparent governance positions it as a leader in sustainable indoor solutions worldwide.

Halton Group continues to make significant strides in sustainability, enhancing the quality of life and improving indoor environments globally. As a family-owned business, Halton remains committed to creating comfortable, energy-efficient, and sustainable solutions for its diverse customer base. The 2024 Sustainability Report highlights the company's focus on climate change, energy efficiency, circular economy, and social responsibility, while providing updates on its expansion and growth initiatives worldwide.

Founded in 1969, Halton Group has evolved into a global leader in providing sustainable indoor air solutions, catering to sectors such as commercial buildings, healthcare, foodservice, energy production, and marine industries. Operating in over 35 countries, Halton focuses on energy-efficient products designed to meet the specific demands of various environments. With manufacturing facilities across Finland, France, Germany, the UK, the USA, Canada, China, Malaysia, and Brazil, the company prioritises sustainability in every stage of its operations, from design to delivery.

Expansion and growth initiatives

2024 saw Halton significantly expand its operations, particularly in North America and Wales. In South Carolina, Halton established a new manufacturing facility in Anderson, supporting local production and contributing to green transitions. 

This move enhances the company’s capacity to serve the growing needs of sectors such as Marine, Energy, and Infrastructure across the Americas. Meanwhile, the company’s operations in Wales exceeded capacity, leading to plans for expansion into new facilities, further reinforcing Halton’s commitment to sustainability with a focus on energy-efficient buildings and low-emission energy solutions.

Commitment to environmental sustainability

Halton’s sustainability journey is driven by a commitment to reducing its environmental footprint. In 2024, the company made notable advancements in energy efficiency and climate action. Halton reduced its energy consumption, increased its use of renewable energy, and implemented solar power at multiple facilities, with significant progress in Malaysia where solar energy production increased by 160% compared to 2023. These efforts align with Halton’s broader strategy to minimise greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its operations.

Halton’s total Scope 1 and Scope 2 market-based CO2 emissions in 2024 were 4,578 tonnes, a modest increase due to the expansion of service operations in the USA. Despite this, the company made substantial investments in energy-efficient systems and renewable energy sources to reduce emissions further. Notable upgrades include the transition to biogas, geothermal heating, and solar-generated electricity at multiple production sites.

Circular economy and resource efficiency

As part of its commitment to a circular economy, Halton focuses on designing products with long life cycles, energy efficiency, and durability. This approach reduces waste and supports resource efficiency. The company prioritises the use of recycled materials, with steel being a key component of its products. In 2024, the proportion of recycled content in materials purchased increased, with steel and aluminium featuring prominently in Halton’s products.

Halton also made significant strides in waste management, recycling scrap metal and wood materials at all facilities. The company’s total waste in 2024 was 2,251 tonnes, with a significant portion being recycled. By 2025, Halton aims to further reduce waste generation through improved production processes and the extended lifecycle of its products and systems.

Social responsibility: Focus on employee well-being

Halton Group places a strong emphasis on the well-being and development of its employees. As of 2024, Halton employs 1,942 people globally, with the majority of the growth in the USA driven by the expansion of its service business. The company’s employee engagement score improved in 2024, reflecting the efforts of Halton’s leadership to create a positive and inclusive workplace. Halton's Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) reached +15, significantly higher than the industry benchmark of +2.

The company introduced a new eLearning platform in 2024 to improve employee training and development, leading to a substantial increase in training participation, from around 500 employees in 2023 to 3,250 employees in 2024. The Halton Future Leadership Development Program also continued to support the growth of potential future leaders, fostering cross-organisational networking and sustainable leadership skills.

Sustainability reporting: Transparency and accountability

Halton’s 2024 Sustainability Report follows the guidelines set out by the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The report reflects Halton's commitment to transparency and accountability in its sustainability practices, with a focus on the environmental and social impacts of its operations. The company conducted a Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) to identify and address key sustainability topics, including climate change, circular economy, and safety and well-being.

Halton's sustainability efforts also extend to its suppliers, with a focus on ethical sourcing, waste reduction, and sustainable materials. Halton introduced EcoVadis as a tool for evaluating the sustainability performance of its suppliers, ensuring that its supply chain aligns with the company’s sustainability goals.

Halton’s governance framework: Upholding ethics and compliance

Halton operates under a robust governance structure that ensures compliance with international regulations and upholds ethical business practices. The company’s Code of Conduct guides its actions, emphasizing responsible business conduct, anti-corruption measures, and human rights. Halton is committed to preventing corruption and has implemented a zero-tolerance policy, ensuring that all employees and suppliers adhere to the highest ethical standards.

The company has also prioritised supplier sustainability, with regular audits to ensure compliance with Halton’s Supplier Code of Conduct. These audits focus on labour laws, environmental protection, and sustainability practices, ensuring that Halton’s suppliers share the company’s commitment to responsible business practices.