This year’s theme emphasises the collective power of people, communities, and organisations to drive meaningful environmental change. It focuses on reclaiming our voice and responsibility to protect the planet, through action on clean energy, environmental protection, and community‑led solutions, not just awareness. 

 At Severn Group, we’re proud of the steps we’re already taking together:

Measuring our carbon footprint: We have been measuring our carbon footprint since 2022, making year-on-year improvements to the quality and accuracy of our data to better understand our impacts and track progress.

Utilising solar energy: Both our Stroud site and Chennai sites are utilising solar energy as part of our commitment to reducing environmental impact. By integrating renewable energy into operations across these locations, we are lowering carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and supporting a more sustainable approach to manufacturing and office operations.

Transition to green tariffs: Our Gloucester and Aberdeen sites have switched to green tariffs, demonstrating our commitment to renewable electricity sourcing and to reducing market-based emissions.

Tree planting initiatives: During 2025, we planted 2,000 saplings at Anna University in Chennai, along with an additional 230 saplings at our Chennai factory, adding to the vast level of tree planting we have been doing over the last few years.

Greener workspaces: Our Chennai facility provided 300 small potted plants for employees’ desks, bringing a little more nature into our everyday working environments.

Reducing waste: Our Gloucester site increased the number of recycling bins across the office and shop floor, making it easier to improve waste segregation at source and reduce landfill waste. Our Houston site is working to reduce landfill waste. Through focused site waste reduction, recycling, and landfill diversion efforts, a substantial portion of site waste was recycled in 2025. By continuing to partner with our suppliers, we look forward to achieving further reductions in 2026 and beyond.

Community water project: Our Chennai facility supported a project in rural India that uses smart, sustainable technology to deliver reliable access to safe drinking water. The project introduced an IoT‑enabled water management system with real-time monitoring, automated chlorination, and solar-powered backup, improving water quality, reducing wastage, and ensuring a more consistent supply for local households, creating lasting environmental and social impact.

Mangrove planting – Our Dubai team took part in an activity to restore the UAE’s coastline by planting mangrove saplings. The project is aimed at helping to restore vital ecosystems, protect marine life, and combat climate change.

Volunteering day – Members of our Stroud site used their dedicated volunteering day to support a local hospice by either decorating and a garden tidy-up or the hospice’s Operation Christmas Tree where people donate to have their tree collected and chipped for use as biofuel or on pathways and car parks. 

As we mark World Earth Day 2026, we recognise that meaningful change comes from consistent action, collaboration, and shared responsibility. While we know there is so much more to do, we remain committed to using our collective power to reduce our impact, support our communities, and protect our planet, today and for future generations.