At DURO our commitment to Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) principles is fundamental to our business strategy & operationsAs we move forward, we are dedicated to advancing our ESG goals and lessensing our environmental impact. | WHAT DOES ECOVADIS SCORE US ON? |
| WE ARE NOW IN THE TOP 1% OF COMPANIES ASSESSED FOR SUSTAINABILITY DURO Yokota Ltd are proud to announce that this year we have made big strides in our sustainability goals by earning a Platinum Medal with EcoVadis. This is the highest merit achievable putting us in the 99th percentile of their spectrum of over 150,000 companies covering 200 to 250 industry categories and spanning over 180 countries. We have teamed up once again with SLR Consulting who have proven to be a valuable partner in helping us deliver the required evidence and documentation to reach our goals. Read More »Statement from Dave Beaumont – Head of Operations”The past 3 years have opened our eyes as to what we have achieved on our sustainability and ESG journey. Each and every member of staff, new and longstanding, has embraced what we are doing with open arms. We were truly surprised to receive the silver medal status with EcoVadis back in January of 2025 but with the incredible work our team have done we achieved the unthinkable – A Platinum Medal status in January of 2026. This places us in the top 1% of companies worldwide assessed by EcoVadis. Covering more than 150,000 companies across over 180 countries and 220 industries.” |  |
 Charity donations totalling £9000 gifting to 36 different local charities Charities DURO Donated to: Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, Thornberry Animal Sanctuary, Ben’s Centre For Vulnerable People (Sheffield), Save A Stray, The Steel Valley Project, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Shiloh Rotherham, Community Integrated Care, Sheffield Women’s Aid, City of Sanctuary Sheffield, Syessr, Andys Man Club, Weston Park, St Luke’s … HARC and more! Personal employee support: Cancer Research UK (CRUK), Red Sky Foundation, Alzheimer’s Society, Parkinson’s UK, Mind
Below are just a few pictures showcasing DURO’s charity activities over the past few years, both in and outside of work. From charity bike rides and local product donations to visits to animal rescue centres, these are just some of the ways we’ve been supporting our local communities and giving something back!
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 Throughout the year, our team has continued to make a positive difference through our regular litter-picking activities, helping to keep our local areas cleaner and free from waste. So far, we’ve collectively removed an impressive 102 bags of litter, weighing a total of 495kg. Every bag collected helps improve our local environment, protect wildlife and make our communities a cleaner, more pleasant place for everyone. It’s fantastic to see everyone’s continued efforts and commitment to making a difference throughout the year!
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 >>>>Packaging change to Card saving a total of 1.89Ton of plastic from entering the market (so far), approx. 8000 products. Approx. 80% of DURO products are now in fully Eco Friendly packaging, more to follow over the coming months. |
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 LIVING WAGE EMPLOYER We are one of over 16,000 employers across the UK who have proudly committed to pay a real Living Wage to all our staff. It’s higher than the government’s ‘National Living Wage’ and is the only UK wage rate that’s calculated independently and based on what it actually costs to live.Want to know more? Visit www.livingwage.org.uk to find out everything you need to know about the rates and how they are calculated. |
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“As we look to the future, we remain committed to advancing our ESG goals. We invite all stakeholders to join us in our journey towards a sustainable and responsible future.”
