Sustainability
at heart

Capital is committed to achieving high standards in sustainability – not only to
help our customers maintain a responsible supply chain, but because we want
to have a positive impact on the world we live in.

Sustainability has to be woven into every product, every process, every decision – not bolted on as an afterthought. We’re building that culture from the ground up, and we’re committed to getting it right in the long term, not just ticking boxes.

Deirdre Mulhern, CFOO, Capital 

Our roadmap

Carbon neutral by 2050

We’re investing in the right people and training now, so we can achieve ambitious sustainability goals far into the future.

  1. 2025
    Sustainability training dashboards set up
  2. 2026
    Installed solar panels to reduce reliance on grid
  3. 2026
    Implement energy monitoring system
  4. 2027
    ISO 27001 and ISO 50001 certification
  5. 2027
    Complete life cycle assessment (LCA) study
  6. 2027
    Publish EPDs for all products
  7. 2028
    Finalise phase II of employee wellness program
  8. 2030
    Achieve carbon neutrality scope 2
  9. 2050
    Achieve carbon neutrality scope 1

Sustainability in action

Meeting our sustainable
development goals

We’re working towards all relevant UN sustainable
development goals (SDGs).
SDG 3 Good Health & Well-being
Employee health
& wellness

Capital is dedicated to achieving equitable access for all employees to wellness programs
and social initiatives aimed at improving employee health and workplace culture.

SDG 4 Quality Education
Career development
& further education

We have formalised programs and policies for career development and further education, including the development of tailored training content in-house.

SDG 7 Affordable & Clean Energy
Renewable energy procurement

Capital will transition to renewable energy sources and suppliers.

SDG 7 Affordable & Clean Energy
Solar-powered
car port

We’re exploring the construction of a solar-powered carport in our Dublin premises.

SDG 8 Decent Work & Economic Growth
ISO 50001
certification

Capital is currently in the process of achieving ISO 50001 certification, demonstrating our commitment to energy management and continuous improvement.

SDG 12 Responsible Consumption & Production
Energy monitoring system

We implemented a live energy monitoring system in 2024, providing real-time data and insights for informed decision making – which includes moving towards paperless production.

Our kids are growing up in this world too. We feel a big responsibility to continually reduce our impact on the environment especially as a business operating at the heart of electrical infrastructure. It’s not just lip service: we’re fully committed to reaching our sustainability targets.

Stephen Cullen, CEO, Capital 

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