Northern Irish low-carbon paving and building manufacturer AG has secured Platinum status for the second year in-a-row in the Business in the Community's (BITC) annual NI Environmental Benchmarking Survey.

This prestigious survey recognises companies that excel in minimising their environmental impact and highlights those who successfully embed sustainable practices into their corporate strategies, driving meaningful environmental improvements year after year.

Stephen Acheson, CEO of AG, said: "We are incredibly proud to achieve Platinum status for a consecutive year in the BITC Environmental Benchmarking Survey.

"Sustainability is at the core of AG, and we remain deeply committed to reducing our environmental impact while ensuring that our people and local communities are at the heart of everything we do.

"This recognition is a testament to the lasting and meaningful changes we continue to make, and it underscores how sustainability is embedded across every aspect of our business."

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Among 132 organisations from various sectors across Northern Ireland that participated in the survey, AG reported a notable 47.8% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its 2019 baseline—achieved despite the introduction of extended operational hours and the construction of a new £3 million factory to meet rising product demand.

In addition, over one-third of AG's vehicle fleet is now electric, complementing its shift to manufacturing with 100% renewable energy, including biomethane sourced from a neighbouring farm and utilising 100% recycled water.

The company has also made significant strides in reducing its Scope 3 emissions since 2021, further reinforcing its commitment to a more sustainable future in construction.

The latest Platinum status accolade adds to AG's recent success after the company was honoured as Sustainable Manufacturing Business of the Year at the Business Eye Sustainability Awards and Green Exporter of the Year at the All-Ireland Sustainability Awards.

Furthermore, AG's Activ8 health and wellbeing programme, accredited at Level 3 under the 'Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing' framework, has garnered widespread recognition throughout 2024.

It received the 'Wellbeing at Work' award at BITC's Responsible Business Awards and the 'Safer through Improvements in Health + Safety' award at the MPA Health + Safety Awards, highlighting AG's holistic approach to sustainability by balancing environmental goals with a strong focus on employee health, wellbeing and safety.