“Thanks to ESG Pro, we’ve moved from being behind on our regulatory requirements to leading the way in transparent, accurate, and efficient carbon reporting. Their technology-driven approach has saved us countless hours, increased our reporting accuracy, and given us the clarity needed to drive our sustainability ambitions forward.”
— Alastair Peat, Head of Supply Chain, International Decorative Surfaces
The Client
International Decorative Surfaces (IDS) is the UK’s largest distributor of decorative surface materials, offering wall panelling, flooring, laminates, worktops, and solid surfaces sourced from global manufacturers. Operating from seventeen sites across the country and owned by Saint-Gobain since 2000, IDS serves the construction, interiors, and design sectors with over 12,000 product lines.
The Challenge
With a nationwide logistics network and a global supply chain importing wood, ceramics, stone, and plastics, carbon reporting presented major complexity. The company needed a consistent and verifiable approach to quantify emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, particularly for leased assets, capital goods, waste, and distribution. IDS was also behind schedule in meeting its SECR and ESOS obligations and sought a single, streamlined process that could meet both regulatory and SBTi requirements.
The Solution
ESG Pro consolidated all three programmes, SECR, ESOS, and SBTi, into one coherent reporting framework. The team introduced the IQ GHG platform to automate data aggregation and remove manual spreadsheets. A 50 MW solar Power Purchase Agreement was negotiated on IDS’s behalf with no capital expenditure, alongside a fleet-wide electrification plan supporting Net Zero goals. ESG Pro also delivered “Carbon Champion” training, procurement optimisation to recover consultancy costs, and a supply chain audit process to reduce risk from non-compliant timber.
The Result
The project delivered full regulatory compliance, accurate Scope 1-3 quantification, and significant time savings. IDS gained a comprehensive emissions baseline, actionable reduction plans, and improved transparency across its operations.
ESG Pro’s integrated approach transformed compliance into long-term sustainability value, enabling IDS to align its business strategy with the UK’s low-carbon future.
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