Adelphi Healthcare Packaging is proudly part of the Adelphi Group of Companies, where sustainability is embedded in the way we operate, invest and grow.
From increasing renewable energy generation and conserving water to enhancing biodiversity and reducing waste, we continue to focus on making meaningful, measurable improvements. Our aim is to create long-term value for our business, customers, employees and the communities in which we operate.
While we are pleased with the progress made so far, we recognise that sustainability is an ongoing commitment. By embracing continuous improvement, innovation and accountability, we aim to build on our achievements and make an even greater positive difference in the years to come.
For more than 75 years, Adelphi Group of Companies has built its reputation on quality, integrity and long-term thinking. Today, we're proud that our longstanding commitment to people, communities and the environment has been independently recognised through B Corp Certification.
As a certified B Corp™, we’re proud to be part of a global community of businesses committed to balancing profit with purpose.
Our certification reflects our dedication to high standards of social and environmental responsibility, transparency and accountability. It demonstrates our commitment to making a positive impact on our people, our communities and the planet, while continually striving to improve the way we do business. We believe that success is about more than profit – it’s about creating lasting, positive change.
Renewable energy is central to reducing our environmental impact. Across Adelphi’s estate, 1,007 photovoltaic solar panels generate clean electricity for our operations, with surplus exported to the grid. This investment has reduced our reliance on grid electricity by 20–40%, lowering emissions, improving energy security and supporting our commitment to more sustainable and efficient operations.
Responsible water management is a key part of our sustainability strategy. Adelphi has invested in rainwater harvesting systems, collecting approximately 12,000 litres each month for operational use, and restored an artesian well to support machine testing and cleaning. Together, these initiatives have reduced reliance on mains water by approximately 144,000 litres annually, achieving an estimated 10% reduction in overall water consumption and delivering lasting environmental benefits.
Reducing carbon emissions requires practical investment in energy-efficient technologies. During 2025, Adelphi introduced an air source heat pump to reduce heating emissions, committed to hybrid vehicles as standard for all future company vehicles, and installed four charging points, with a further four planned for staff use. Energy efficiency has also improved through the installation of evaporative cooling systems in the Friary and Griffin buildings, which use significantly less energy than traditional air conditioning. Together, these initiatives support our wider commitment to reducing operational emissions and achieving our Science Based Targets.
Responsible waste management is embedded in Adelphi’s daily operations through established recycling and waste segregation procedures. We now recycle more than 95% of our monthly cardboard waste and manage a wide range of materials, including mixed recycling, food waste, wood, metal, WEEE, batteries, soft plastics, vapes and toner cartridges. Through effective waste management and employee engagement, we aim to maximise recycling opportunities, encourage sustainable behaviours and promote a shared responsibility for reducing our environmental impact.
Protecting and enhancing biodiversity is an important part of our environmental strategy. Across our site Adelphi has created a wildflower meadow to provide habitats for pollinators and local wildlife, alongside installing beehives to support bee populations and raise employee awareness. Beyond our own operations, we also support environmental projects that enhance natural habitats and strengthen local ecosystems. These initiatives demonstrate our commitment to protecting nature while promoting education and engagement within our wider community.
Meaningful sustainability requires transparency, accountability and independent verification.
In 2025, The Adelphi Group of Companies achieved EcoVadis Committed status, recognising the strength of our environmental and ethical practices. We also secured Science Based Targets initiative approval for our greenhouse gas reduction targets. This approval aligns Adelphi with the most ambitious 1.5°C climate pathway and demonstrates that our climate commitments are evidence-based, measurable and independently validated.
These achievements, along with becoming a certified B Corporation in 2026 provide confidence that our sustainability programme is delivering credible outcomes and supporting long-term environmental progress.
