How We’re Making a Difference

Smarter Energy Use

Solar panels generate approximately 194,000 kWh of energy each year, all used on-site

100% of our external energy supply comes from renewable sources

Lower-Impact Manufacturing

Reducing raw material usage overall by 25%

Decreased associated process emissions through improved material efficiency

Sustainable Transport

Company-supported electric vehicle scheme

On-site EV charging stations to support low-carbon commuting

Reducing Waste, Increasing Responsibility

We are committed to minimising waste across our operations and maximising resource recovery.

Achieved zero direct-to-landfill disposal

All hazardous waste processed through Energy-from-Waste, recovering value where disposal is required

Ongoing partnership with specialist recycling providers to improve waste handling and reporting

A More Sustainable Workplace

Sustainability extends beyond production into our everyday behaviours and environments

Supporting Circular Thinking

We aim to extend the lifecycle of materials and support our wider community:

Older equipment donated to schools and colleges

Continuous work to improve recycling streams and resource efficiency

Looking Ahead

Sustainability at Contamac is not a fixed goal—it is an ongoing process of improvement.

While the nature of our materials presents challenges, we remain committed to innovation that reduces environmental impact, improves efficiency, and helps set the standard for responsible manufacturing in our industry.

We don’t just manufacture materials—we continuously evolve how they are made.

Supporting Our Community

Contamac has a longstanding relationship with Support 4 Sight, an Essex-based charity dedicated to supporting people who are blind or partially sighted, as well as their carers and families.

Through practical and emotional support—including needs assessments, home visits and telephone befriending—Support 4 Sight helps people living with sight loss maintain independence, connection and confidence, while reducing the risk of loneliness and isolation.

For more than seven years, Contamac has supported the charity by raising funds and awareness of its vital work within our local community. Our continued partnership reflects our commitment to corporate responsibility and to making a positive contribution beyond our business.

As a company dedicated to developing materials that help enable better vision worldwide, supporting an organisation that improves the lives of people affected by sight loss is a natural extension of what we do.

We are proud to support Support 4 Sight and the important difference it makes to individuals, families and communities across Essex.

Advancing sustainable manufacturing through material efficiency, responsible resource use and continuous environmental improvement