Global engineering steel specialist William Hare Group is proud to announce the first of its self-generated energy projects, which involves installing solar panels at its Scarborough facility.

The new system has been implemented as part of William Hare’s Carbon Roadmap journey to Net Zero after targets were set to achieve a 50.4% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2032.

It has been anticipated that the new solar PV system will generate an estimated 124mwh of clean electricity and makeup around 16% of electricity currently used at the facility.

Steve Burlinson, Chief Production Officer at William Hare Group said: “At William Hare Group, environmental sustainability and social engagement are ingrained into our ethos and we’re proud to further our efforts to reach Net Zero.

“We believe it is our responsibility to take action and lead the way for other organisations in our industry in reducing the impact we have on the environment.

“Since the solar PV system has been fitted at our Scarborough facility, we have already seen great results, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact it has on our carbon footprint now and in the future.”

William Hare has already reported that the solar PV system generated around 8 percent of electricity during the winter months, the equivalent to a 637Kg reduction in carbon or planting 39 trees.

William Hare Group Ltd commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by 2032 from a 2021 base year. William Hare Group also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 50.4% within the same timeframe.

William Hare Group has long recognised the importance of reducing the carbon emissions associated with its work. In 2021, the business actioned this by committing to reducing their carbon footprint in line with the 1.5oC trajectory.

As part of the strategic delivery, William Hare Group are proud that the SBTi has validated their near-term science-based emissions reduction targets.