Xaar commits to green gas for all it's UK operations

Global leader in digital inkjet technology, Xaar, has announced its transition to 100 per cent renewable sources for all gas used in its UK commercial operations. The move will mean an estimated reduction of more than 60 per cent in the company’s Scope 1 emissions.

Having already sourced electricity from renewable sources, the switch to renewable gas fulfils a key requirement in Xaar’s ESG Roadmap – the company’s public pledge to drive meaningful environmental, social, and governance impact.

The new contract [with British Gas] is backed by Renewable Gas Guarantees of Origin (RGGO) and confirms that all gas is generated in the UK. Instead of fossil fuels, gas is generated from livestock, crop, water and food waste, and added to the grid. Even side products from the process have a value, being used for agricultural applications such as fertilisers.

“The gas used at our facilities has historically been one of the biggest sources of emissions but is one of the simplest to change thanks to the widespread availability of high-quality renewable gas products,” said Lauren Sharp, ESG Coordinator at Xaar.

“We knew that our existing contract was due to expire in September 2025, so we looked carefully at available options before making the switch.”

The decision required close teamwork between Xaar’s facilities managers and ESG specialists, to ensure that the supplier chosen would meet the business’ everyday needs as well as deliver on environmental benefits.

“We’re delighted to be using such a clear, transparent and effective means of producing gas for our business,” added Lauren. “It represents a major milestone in our progress towards achieving our targets for reduced emissions.”

To learn more about Xaar’s ESG commitment, visit: https://www.xaargroup.com/esg/