Sustainability at Ratio
Read on to learn more about how we're striving to make our products, operations, and business practices more sustainable every day.
At Ratio, sustainability isn't just a buzzword. We're working to build it into everything we do, from our innovative product design to our local manufacturing approach.
Sustainability in our Products
The principles of circularity are at the heart of how we design and manufacture our products. One of our long-term sustainability goals is to eliminate waste by keeping as much of the original product material in use for as long as possible.
Every Ratio product is designed with circularity in mind, using recycled materials, minimal components, and focusing on longevity and reparability. This approach not only reduces environmental impact but ensures our customers receive products built to last.
Built for Longevity
We believe our io7 and io8 chargers represent the benchmarks of sustainable engineering in the EV charging industry. Each unit is crafted with a commitment to environmental responsibility, starting with the construction techniques used. Every component has been carefully selected to ensure minimal ecological impact throughout its lifecycle, while maintaining the highest standards of performance and durability.
Recycled Aluminium
Bodies constructed from recycled aluminium, often reclaimed from automotive components.
Modular Designs
Modular design allowing for easy repairs rather than replacing the entire unit.
Locally Sourced
Components sourced primarily from local UK suppliers to minimise transport emissions.
Robust Engineering
Long-lasting build quality with high-grade materials and robust engineering.
We believe our io7 and io8 chargers represent the benchmarks of sustainable engineering in the EV charging industry. Each unit is crafted with a commitment to environmental responsibility, starting with the construction techniques used. Every component has been carefully selected to ensure minimal ecological impact throughout its lifecycle, while maintaining the highest standards of performance and durability.
Recycled Aluminium
Bodies constructed from recycled aluminium, often reclaimed from automotive components.
Modular Designs
Modular design allowing for easy repairs rather than replacing the entire unit.
Locally Sourced
Components sourced primarily from local UK suppliers to minimise transport emissions.
Robust Engineering
Long-lasting build quality with high-grade materials and robust engineering.
Local Manufacturing, Lower Impact
Our manufacturing philosophy centres on keeping our supply chain as local as possible to minimise our environmental impact. By working with nearby suppliers and sister companies, we’re not only reducing transport emissions but also supporting local economies and maintaining closer control over quality and sustainability standards. This strategic approach to manufacturing and assembly allows us to build more sustainable products while strengthening the UK's green economy.
Metal Castings
Metal castings made from recycled materials, sourced from partners in Wolverhampton
Machining
Machining carried out by our sister company Thorlux Lighting, just miles from our Redditch facility
Lighting
Lighting components supplied by TRT Lighting Limited, another local sister company
Charging Sockets
Charging sockets manufactured by our partners at Ratio Electric in the Netherlands
Our manufacturing philosophy centres on keeping our supply chain as local as possible to minimise our environmental impact. By working with nearby suppliers and sister companies, we’re not only reducing transport emissions but also supporting local economies and maintaining closer control over quality and sustainability standards. This strategic approach to manufacturing and assembly allows us to build more sustainable products while strengthening the UK's green economy.
Metal Castings
Metal castings made from recycled materials, sourced from partners in Wolverhampton
Machining
Machining carried out by our sister company Thorlux Lighting, just miles from our Redditch facility
Lighting
Lighting components supplied by TRT Lighting Limited, another local sister company
Charging Sockets
Charging sockets manufactured by our partners at Ratio Electric in the Netherlands
Strategic local sourcing where possible reduces transport emissions and supports the UK economy whilst also reduces transport emissions.
Sustainability in our Operations
At our Redditch facility, we're putting sustainability into practice every day. From renewable energy generation to our electric vehicle fleet, we're constantly working to reduce our environmental impact across all aspects of our operations. Our commitment to sustainable practices extends beyond our products to encompass as many aspects of how we run our business as possible.
Powered by the Sun
As manufacturers of EV charging equipment, we understand the vital role renewable energy plays in the transition to sustainable transport and a net zero economy. That's why we've invested significantly in solar power generation at our own facility. This investment not only powers our manufacturing operations and charges our electric vehicle fleet, but also demonstrates our commitment to the renewable energy future we're helping to build.
460
We’ve installed 460 solar panels on our Redditch facility roof
Powering our manufacturing operations and charging our own fleet of electric vehicles.
88,595 kWh
We generated 88,595 kWh in our first year. That’s equivalent to charging 1,150 Skoda Enyaq batteries.
Remaining electricity needs met through renewable energy procurement.
As manufacturers of EV charging equipment, we understand the vital role renewable energy plays in the transition to sustainable transport and a net zero economy. That's why we've invested significantly in solar power generation at our own facility. This investment not only powers our manufacturing operations and charges our electric vehicle fleet, but also demonstrates our commitment to the renewable energy future we're helping to build.
460
460We’ve installed 460 solar panels on our Redditch facility roof
Powering our manufacturing operations and charging our own fleet of electric vehicles.
88,595 kWh
88,595 kWhWe generated 88,595 kWh in our first year. That’s equivalent to charging 1,150 Skoda Enyaq batteries.
Remaining electricity needs met through renewable energy procurement.
Driving Electric
As a company dedicated to advancing electric vehicle infrastructure, we believe in leading by example. Our commitment to sustainable transport goes beyond just manufacturing charging solutions. We're actively transitioning our own fleet to electric vehicles and supporting our employees in making the switch too.
EV Adoption
Nearly all company vehicles are fully electric.
EV Future
The only exception is our training vehicle, with plans to transition this in future.
Making the Switch
We’re exploring salary sacrifice schemes to help more employees make the switch to EVs.
As a company dedicated to advancing electric vehicle infrastructure, we believe in leading by example. Our commitment to sustainable transport goes beyond just manufacturing charging solutions. We're actively transitioning our own fleet to electric vehicles and supporting our employees in making the switch too.
EV Adoption
Nearly all company vehicles are fully electric.
EV Future
The only exception is our training vehicle, with plans to transition this in future.
Making the Switch
We’re exploring salary sacrifice schemes to help more employees make the switch to EVs.
We’re Part of Something Bigger
Ratio EV Charging is a collaboration between FW Thorpe Plc and Ratio Electric B.V. Through this partnership, we benefit from and contribute to FW Thorpe Group's commitment to minimising environmental impact across all operations. As a part of the Group, we share in a range of wider sustainability initiatives beyond our own operations.
The Group has been:
Carbon Neutral
Carbon neutral since 2012 through reduction, measurement and certified offsetting.
179,412 Trees Planted
Offsetting since 2009 via an award-winning carbon offsetting scheme. To date, 179,412 trees have been planted on Group-owned land in Wales, sequestering over 44,385 tonnes of CO₂e over a period of 100 years.
Ambitious Targets
Setting science-based targets aligned with the Paris Agreement, validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
Ahead of the Curve
Aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040, ahead of the UK's 2050 target.
Carbon Neutral
Carbon neutral since 2012 through reduction, measurement and certified offsetting.
179,412 Trees Planted
Offsetting since 2009 via an award-winning carbon offsetting scheme. To date, 179,412 trees have been planted on Group-owned land in Wales, sequestering over 44,385 tonnes of CO₂e over a period of 100 years.
Ambitious Targets
Setting science-based targets aligned with the Paris Agreement, validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
Ahead of the Curve
Aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040, ahead of the UK's 2050 target.
“FW Thorpe Plc has a longstanding commitment to tackling global environmental challenges, principally through its core business of manufacturing energy efficient lighting equipment. The company has a genuine desire to become a more sustainable business.”
Over the last two decades, at FW Thorpe we have sought to address our carbon impact by working towards carbon neutrality for our manufacturing and distribution operations. It gives me huge pleasure that our hard work and ambitions have paid off in achieving our carbon neutral status both now and historically.
But our work doesn’t stop here. By assessing our carbon impact right across our manufacturing and value chain then setting science-based targets in line with the Paris Agreement on climate change, our goal is ultimately to reach zero carbon status well before the UK’s target for achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Watch this space.
Mike Allcock
FW Thorpe Group Chairman
Looking Forward
While we're proud of our progress, we know there's always more to do. We're actively working on; expanding our renewable energy generation; further reducing packaging waste; developing even more sustainable product designs & supporting the transition to clean energy through our charging solutions
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