Electrical distributor CEF has published its FY25 Sustainability & Social Value (SSV) Impact Report, outlining progress across emissions reduction, supplier engagement, and workforce development.
The report coincides with the company’s 75th anniversary and highlights how sustainability initiatives are being implemented across its operations and supply chain.
Key figures include an 82% reduction in Scope 2 emissions and 71% of supplier spend aligned with EcoVadis-rated partners. The report also details ongoing investment in electrification, installer training, and product efficiency.
The FY25 report includes independently assured data for selected SSV metrics, verified by Jacobs UK in line with ISAE 3000 standards.
CEF has set out its carbon reduction targets, aiming for a 63% reduction across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2033, with a net zero target of 2040.
Supplier engagement remains a focus, with more than 220 suppliers assessed through EcoVadis. The company has also carried out supplier events, on-site audits, and training to support improvements in sustainability practices.
Measurable progress across operations and supply chain
Across its operations, 74% of company cars are now electric or hybrid. The report also highlights continued rollout of EV charging infrastructure through its iCS business, alongside efforts to improve energy efficiency, packaging, and circularity across its own-brand products and supplier network.
In workforce development, CEF delivered City & Guilds-approved training in solar PV and battery storage, supported 31 apprentices during FY25, and introduced a new health and safety management system in July 2024.
Community initiatives also feature, with £208,000 raised for Macmillan in FY25 and continued support for the Electrical Industries Charity, alongside local volunteering and social value projects.
Connor Dalton, Director of Sustainability, Health & Safety at CEF, comments, “As we celebrate 75 years of serving our customers and communities, this report shows how we’re pairing decades of industry expertise with modern sustainability action.
“The independent assurance brings welcome credibility to our data and targets, but the real story is the practical work happening in branches, on sites, and in local communities.
“We’re proud of the progress documented here and [are] focused on accelerating the changes that matter.”
The report is intended to provide stakeholders with an overview of current progress, as well as areas requiring further development, as CEF says it continues to implement its sustainability and social value commitments.
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