Sustainable suppliers directory
Sustainability scores are based on evidence provided through the supplier due diligence process, including environmental management, responsible procurement, workforce practices, governance and wider social value commitments.
Plant Hire & Equipment
| Supplier |
Sustainability Score |
Sustainability Summary |
| HSS The Hire Service Company |
7.5 |
Demonstrates one of the strongest sustainability strategies in the sector, with clear net zero targets, renewable electricity, circular economy principles and fleet transition plans. However, significant parts of its operation still rely on diesel-powered equipment and vehicle fleets. |
| Hire Station |
7.0 |
Strong governance and sustainability commitments supported by responsible business practices, although operating within a high-carbon sector dependent on fossil-fuel-powered equipment. |
| Horizon Platforms |
7.0 |
Demonstrates good environmental management and operational controls, while continuing to provide equipment that remains challenging to fully decarbonise. |
| EMY Hire |
6.5 |
Positive sustainability credentials and evidence of responsible operational management, with scope to further develop environmental leadership. |
| Chippindale Plant |
6.5 |
Good sustainability foundations and strong management systems, although core services remain linked to high-impact construction and plant sectors. |
| Boels Rentals |
6.5 |
Demonstrates commitment to sustainability and operational improvement, while facing similar sector-wide challenges around fleet and equipment emissions. |
| Arco |
6.5 |
Strong governance and ethical sourcing policies, although much of its product range operates within complex international supply chains with significant embodied carbon impacts. |
AV, Lighting, Sound & Production
| Supplier |
Sustainability Score |
Sustainability Summary |
| Solotech |
7.0 |
Strong sustainability governance and organisational commitments, though the business remains dependent on large-scale equipment logistics, electronics manufacturing and transport. |
| Hopper Events |
7.5 |
Strong sustainability profile supported by responsible operational practices and good policy coverage for a business of its scale. |
| Production Light & Sound |
6.5 |
Demonstrates positive sustainability intentions and responsible management, while operating within a resource-intensive sector. |
| HPSS |
6.5 |
Strong operational controls and sustainability commitments, though reliant on equipment and transport systems with significant environmental impacts. |
| DBS Solutions North West |
6.5 |
Good sustainability foundations and governance arrangements within a sector facing significant decarbonisation challenges. |
| AV Matrix |
6.0 |
Demonstrates positive sustainability measures and business practices, although heavily dependent on global AV supply chains and event logistics. |
| Universal AV Services |
6.5 |
Good environmental and governance measures supported by responsible operational management. |
| Grace & Tailor |
6.0 |
Positive sustainability commitments, with opportunities to strengthen operational environmental performance. |
| Spiritland Productions |
6.5 |
Strong governance and sustainability awareness within a technically complex and resource-intensive sector. |
Construction, Fabrication & Scenic
| Supplier |
Sustainability Score |
Sustainability Summary |
| Stage One Creative Services |
5.5 |
Demonstrates strong governance and management processes. However, the temporary nature of much scenic and event construction work limits overall sustainability performance. |
| SetStage |
6.0 |
Positive sustainability commitments supported by operational controls, though working within a sector associated with temporary structures and material-intensive delivery. |
| Torus Construction Group |
6.5 |
Strong sustainability foundations and business systems operating within a traditionally carbon-intensive industry. |
| J&C Joel |
7.0 |
Shows stronger evidence of responsible sourcing and sustainability integration than many comparable suppliers within the fabrication sector. |
| ES Global |
6.5 |
Demonstrates clear environmental ambitions and responsible business practices, while operating within large-scale temporary construction environments. |
| RT Scenic |
5.5 |
Positive sustainability measures in place, although traditional scenic construction often relies on materials and practices that remain difficult to circularise. |
| Duke Makes |
6.5 |
Small-scale maker organisation with opportunities to achieve lower-impact delivery through bespoke and locally-focused production approaches. |
Waste, Recycling & Resource Management
| Supplier |
Sustainability Score |
Sustainability Summary |
| Green Street Pioneers |
9.0 |
Sustainability, reuse and circular economy principles are central to the organisation’s mission and delivery model, making it one of the strongest sustainability performers in the directory. |
| Divert |
7.5 |
Strong focus on waste diversion, resource recovery and recycling outcomes, with sustainability embedded in core service delivery. |
| Leeds Junk & Rubbish |
6.5 |
Demonstrates a positive commitment to waste recovery and recycling while operating within a traditional waste-management market. |
| G&S Toilet Hire |
6.0 |
Strong operational management and environmental processes, although service delivery relies on transport, chemicals and resource-intensive infrastructure. |
| Retrac |
6.5 |
Positive environmental credentials and operational controls supporting responsible waste and sanitation services. |
| Biffa |
5.5 |
Large-scale waste contractor with significant environmental programmes, though its business model continues to operate within a highly resource-intensive waste-management system. |
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