Adelphi Group Celebrates Double Sustainability Award Success

The Adelphi Group of Companies, an award-winning, family-owned UK manufacturer and supplier of machinery, equipment and packaging components for industries including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food and drink, is celebrating double sustainability award success this autumn. The Group, headquartered in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, scooped the ‘Environmental Initiative of the Year Award’ at this year’s Automate UK Awards. Hot on its heels, Adelphi won the ‘Green Champion Award’ at the BH Biz Star Awards, organised by Burgess Hill Business Parks Association. Both awards acknowledged Adelphi’s commitment to reducing environmental impact across its operations.

The two awards highlight Adelphi’s investment in renewable energy, water conservation, waste reduction, and biodiversity. Through a series of environmental initiatives, the Group has made measurable improvements in resource efficiency while continuing to invest in British manufacturing.

Adelphi’s sustainability progress has also received independent validation. In 2025, the Group achieved EcoVadis Committed Status, recognising its environmental and ethical performance, while its greenhouse gas reduction targets were approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), aligning with the 1.5ºC climate pathway.

A key part of Adelphi’s sustainability programme has been its focus on renewable energy. The Group has installed 1,007 solar photovoltaic panels across its sites, reducing reliance on grid electricity by 20-40%, while surplus renewable energy is exported back to the national grid. Further improvements include the installation of an air-source heat pump, which has reduced emissions associated with heating, and two energy-efficient evaporative cooling systems, which can use up to 75% less energy than traditional air-conditioning systems.

Water conservation has also been a priority. Adelphi has introduced rainwater harvesting systems and restored an artesian well to provide water for operational activities, including machine testing and cleaning. These initiatives save approximately 144,000 litres of mains water annually, representing an estimated 10% reduction in consumption.

Alongside these investments, Adelphi has introduced comprehensive waste segregation and recycling programmes across its operations, with more than 95% of cardboard waste recycled each month. Employees are actively encouraged to adopt sustainable practices, helping to make environmental responsibility part of everyday operations.

The Group’s environmental commitment also extends beyond its manufacturing facilities. Adelphi has created a dedicated wildflower meadow and installed beehives to support pollinators and local biodiversity. Adelphi is also a long-standing supporter of New England Wood, helping to fund the purchase and protection of approximately 12.33 acres of woodland within the High Weald National Landscape.

We are delighted to have won these two awards, which recognise the work we have been doing to reduce our environmental impact. Sustainability is an important part of how we operate, and we have invested in a wide range of initiatives to reduce energy and water consumption, minimise waste and support biodiversity. These achievements are a reflection of the hard work and commitment of our teams across the Group. We are proud of what we have achieved so far and look forward to building on this progress.

Ellen Holroyd, Group Culture Director at Adelphi Group.

Since winning the two awards, Adelphi has also achieved B Corp certification, marking another significant milestone on its sustainability journey. Awarded by B Lab, the certification recognises companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. The latest achievement provides further independent recognition of Adelphi’s commitment to responsible business practices and its approach to balancing profit and purpose. It also reflects the investment and improvements made across Adelphi’s operations over recent years. For Adelphi, sustainability is not a standalone initiative; instead, it is embedded in how the company operates and grows.

The double-award success reflects the progress Adelphi has made across its sustainability programme. The Group remains focused on building on these achievements while maintaining the engineering expertise and manufacturing standards for which it is known.

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