Sustainability
Caring for people and the environment
Our values
We take our environmental and social impact seriously here at Moran’s. We strive to adhere to a core set of values which include:
- To be fair, consistent, honest and open in all our business dealings
- To be a reliable and trustworthy supplier and customer
- To take care of our employees, customers, suppliers, community and the environment
- To produce high-quality products, provide excellent service and seek innovative manufacturing methods and designs.
Our Wood
Wood is a fantastic and renewable resource, and a healthy timber industry is a positive force in the management of carbon levels in the atmosphere. As younger trees grow, they absorb carbon dioxide at a faster rate than older trees. A well-managed forest will always replace felled trees with at least as many young trees. The harvested trees lock the carbon in the wood for the remainder of its physical life. All of our wood is responsibly sourced and we are both PEFC and FSC ® (C112817) certified. On top of this, all of our timber suppliers adhere to EU Timber Regulations, meaning that great care is given to ensure no illegally logged timber enters our supply chain.
We only use suppliers that have robust sustainable and responsible purchasing procedures and policies in place. We subscribe to the core principles underlying forest certification schemes including long-term forest management and re-forestation programs, economic efficiency, environmental protection and workers’ rights. Our PEFC and FSC ® (C112817) accreditation reflects our ethical sourcing practices and requires that we meet rigorous social and environmental standards.
Our Waste & Energy
At Moran’s, we are committed to sustainability and continuously strive to reduce our environmental impact through innovative waste management and energy efficiency practices. We aim to minimize waste wherever possible and recycle materials when reduction isn’t feasible. Any remaining waste is disposed of responsibly, ensuring the least harm to the environment. Our wood waste is managed through a state-of-the-art extraction system, keeping our facility exceptionally clean. This waste is repurposed efficiently—used as biomass fuel to generate heat during winter and recycled as animal bedding in the summer, reflecting our dedication to resourceful and energy-efficient practices.
We are proud to operate with zero-emissions electricity, harnessing renewable sources to power our facility and reduce our carbon footprint. A drive to reduce our gas usage includes our biomass heater. Additionally, we have implemented LED lighting throughout the factory, significantly reducing our energy consumption. Our investment in energy-efficient machinery continues, with our latest vacuum system for CNC operations reducing energy use in that area by over 10%. We are also exploring new techniques and technologies to further enhance our energy efficiency.
Looking forward, we are actively working towards achieving net zero targets, constantly evaluating and updating our processes to align with these goals. Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond our immediate operations as we strive to be leaders in environmentally responsible manufacturing, ensuring that our practices contribute positively to a greener future.
Our People
The staff at Moran’s are the most important part of our business. So much of our reputation has been built on their skills and enthusiasm for the job. We want to keep them and keep them happy. Many of our staff have been with us for over 10 years, and some for over 20 years, so we can’t be doing too badly! We strive to pay all of our staff a fair and decent living wage, and have always operated a generous bonus system, meaning a share for everyone in the company’s profits. On top of that we try to involve everybody in important decisions regarding the future of the business, and staff meetings involving all 50+ of us are not uncommon.
All staff have regular breaks, access to free refreshments and a place to relax, full holiday entitlements, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We create a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment for all our staff. Keeping staff safe is critical. We don’t shirk the responsibility we have to our staff to ensure a safe and healthy environment to work. We know the dangers involved in working with some of our equipment and materials, and everybody is well trained, with great focus on safe working procedures.
We constantly review and adapt to improve machines and techniques, and have an excellent safety record. We have an annual externally monitored health and safety audit.
Our Community
We have strong ties in the North West of England and are proud to continue a strong tradition of manufacturing in this area. We are pleased to be in a position to help keep wood manufacturing skills and knowledge alive in the UK and provide opportunities for local people to find employment and learn a strong skillset. We seek to employ and train people within our local community and use regional and national suppliers wherever possible to bolster the local economy, improve local skill levels, reduce our carbon footprint, and support the UK manufacturing industry more broadly. We offer training schemes and apprenticeships to young people looking for an alternative to academia and service based jobs, and welcome more experienced people bringing fresh new ideas and skills to join us. We strive to make sure we work with suppliers and customers alike who share in our values.
I’m proud to lead a family-run manufacturing business that’s fueled by a passion for wood and innovation. With over 45 years of experience, we continuously explore new ideas and methods to refine our craft.
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