Sustainability
Sustainability at SignWorks
RUNNING ON SOLAR ENERGY
The SignWorks facility runs on a 621 kW rooftop solar project. In 2025 it generated 851,343 kWh of renewable energy, 71.22% of our total operational energy consumption, avoiding approximately 276 tonnes of CO2 emissions, equivalent to planting around 30,000 trees.
Our rooftop solar project comprises 1,280 solar panels and 5 inverters with a combined capacity of 621 kW, installed across our facilities and commissioned in December 2021.
Total energy produced from solar in 2025: 851,343 kWh, which is 71.22% of our total energy consumption of 1,195,360 kWh, avoiding an estimated 276 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY STILL MATTERS
Elevating Cooling Performance
HVAC system optimisation, smart thermostat controls, air curtains and improved insulation practices enhanced cooling efficiency across our facilities. In 2025 these initiatives delivered a 19% reduction in cooling-related energy consumption while maintaining a comfortable working environment.
Energy-Efficient Machinery
Continued use of Variable Frequency Drive compressor systems, expansion of fiber laser technology, production-line energy optimisation and preventive maintenance of major equipment delivered a 31% reduction in machinery-related energy consumption in 2025.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION
Recycling Materials
All recyclable waste generated on the workshop floor is sorted and sent for recycling instead of landfill. In 2025 this totaled over 427 tons: 39.67 tons of mild steel, 21.28 tons of stainless steel, 8.87 tons of aluminum, 21.14 tons of acrylic, 3 tons of Styrofoam, 9.12 tons of paper and cartons, and 324.35 tons of MDF diverted from landfill into alternative fuel with Union Paper Mills.
Re-using Material
Returned products and materials from project sites are systematically dismantled and segregated. Acrylic, LED modules, LED drivers, structural frames and wood panels are assessed and repurposed wherever feasible. In partnership with Recycle Right, over 1,330 end-of-life units totaling 189.36 tonnes were recycled in 2025 with zero landfill impact.
Reduction of Waste Materials
Our emphasis is on plywood and recycled wood panels such as Steelwood, prioritising them over MDF, alongside FSC certified wood and cast green acrylic sheets. With 82% of our materials sourced locally, we also cut transportation emissions and support the local market.
Sustainable Packaging
Instead of MDF, we use a mix and combination of plywood, cardboard and palm board as packing material, which are eco-friendly, reusable, and easily biodegradable.
From Waste to Fuel
Our solvent recovery machine reduces the wastage and disposal of thinners. In 2025, 28.62 tonnes of waste thinner and paint were recycled into alternative solid fuel in collaboration with Evogreen, along with 760 kg of paint booth filters and waterjet sludge recycled into alternative raw material.
Sustainable Fiberglass
We have developed our own strategy to make fiberglass products 30-50% more eco-friendly by replacing conventional silica and glass wools with cotton sheets and wood dust. The wood dust is sourced from our carpentry department, so waste from one area is repurposed into another product.
3D Printing
In-house 3D printing lets us produce prototypes and small-run components on demand, cutting material waste and reducing reliance on outsourced production and its associated transport emissions.
Centralized Cryogenic Liquid Nitrogen
Our centralized liquid nitrogen and argon storage systems replace the individual compressed gas cylinders used in fiber laser operations, improving safety, reducing handling risks and cutting delivery-related emissions. In 2025 the system prevented the use of approximately 520 individual cylinders.
RECYCLED IN 2025
WATER CONSERVATION
Water is managed as carefully as energy. Area-specific flow meters, DEWA smart monitoring and on-site re-use kept our total consumption in 2025 to 1,803,780 gallons, while filtered drinking water stations removed single-use water cans from the facility altogether.
Re-using Waterjet Water
Water from the waterjet cutting machine is monitored, filtered and pumped back to irrigate our garden. Approximately 43,000 litres of water were re-used this way in 2025.
Flow Monitoring
Area-specific flow meters are installed to monitor, detect and address leakages and overuse, and daily water consumption is tracked through DEWA's smart monitoring application.
Filtered Drinking Water
Inspired by the Dubai Can initiative and in partnership with Liquid of Life, filtered drinking water stations across our offices and factory have eliminated water cans, preventing an estimated 935 five-gallon cans in 2025.
Sensor-Operated Taps
Sensor taps in office and factory washrooms minimise touch points for better hygiene and improve water efficiency, alongside sensor-operated tissue and soap dispensers.
SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT
Responsible Sourcing
Our procurement strategy embodies responsible practice at every step: prioritising FSC certified wood and cast green acrylic sheets, and engaging suppliers to uphold fair labour practices. With 82% of our materials sourced locally, we reduce transportation emissions and support the local circular market.
Enhancing Efficiency with HVLS Fans
Replacing individual small fans with High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) fans in our production areas delivers cooling comfort close to natural airflow while significantly reducing energy consumption, helping mitigate heat stress for our workers and boosting efficiency across operations.
CERTIFICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Our management systems are independently certified to international standards, and our sustainability and ethical-trade performance is externally assessed.
Quality Management System
Environmental Management System
Health & Safety Management System
HEALTH & SAFETY IN 2025
The well-being of our workforce comes first. Across more than 1.4 million man-hours worked in 2025 we recorded zero fatalities and zero road traffic accidents, supported by 375 third-party and 341 internal safety trainings. Noise, air quality, stack emissions, drinking water, waste water and electrical boards are monitored on a fixed schedule throughout the year.
CARBON ACCOUNTING 2025
For the reporting period January to December 2025 we quantified the embodied carbon of purchased materials and the emissions of upstream sea and road freight, using UK Government greenhouse gas conversion factors together with our utility, waste, production and procurement records. Raw material selection is the largest lever in our footprint, with MDF, aluminium, stainless steel, acrylic and mild steel the key contributors.