Better Health for All

Speedy Hire demonstrates exceptional commitment to mental health initiatives, particularly within the construction industry. The company has partnered with the Lighthouse Club Charity for over 10 years

, trained 90 Mental Health First Aiders , and supported the #MakeItVisible campaign , which reached over 26,000 workers since 2022 and prevented 84 acts of self-harm . Its Chief Commercial Officer also drives cross-industry conversations on mental health . Regarding health externalities, Speedy Hire acknowledges dust pollution as a health concern and has launched an "Intelligent Safety campaign addressing dust-related issues, including a Dust Centre of Excellence." The company reduced its carbon footprint by 30% since 2007 , with 53% of products by volume being eco products in FY2025 , targeting 70% by 2027 . It has achieved an EcoVadis Gold rating and a CDP A- ranking . The company's core products and services, primarily tool and equipment hire, have no significant direct positive or negative health impact.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

No specific, quantifiable data points were provided across the articles for any of the KPIs related to Fair Pay & Worker Respect. While the company expresses commitments to improving pay

, closing pay gaps , increasing awareness of modern slavery , and achieving engagement scores by future dates , these are forward-looking statements or policy intentions rather than current, measurable outcomes. Similarly, general statements about respecting collective bargaining or providing wellbeing support do not include the specific percentages or rates required by the rubric for scoring a current state.

No War, No Weapons

Speedy Hire PLC is accepted by the United Nations Global Compact, demonstrating alignment with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

The company is committed to increasing awareness and due diligence of modern slavery, forced labor, and human rights across its supply chain. The ESG Committee meets monthly to drive the sustainability strategy.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Speedy Hire PLC has 10 formal partnership agreements with various community groups and charities.

These include Bright Future Co-op, Supply Chain Sustainability School, WellChild, British Heart Foundation, The Lighthouse Club, The Scouts, Prostate Cancer Warrington, Warrington Youth Zone, The Youth Group, and Not Going to Uni.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Speedy Hire has achieved zero waste to landfill, diverting 100% of its waste.

The company has established science-based waste reduction targets, including a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030 and aims to reuse, recycle, or compost at least 85% of its waste by 2025, with a 2% year-on-year waste reduction from FY2023. Circular economy thinking is central to its business model, with products designed for recyclability, repairability, and durability. Speedy Hire implements over 10 waste reduction initiatives, such as investing in circular economy equipment, expanding its fleet with recyclable and long-life assets, and utilizing an FPOD system to reduce vehicle movements and fuel container waste. Products are designed for easy repair, supported by active repair, refurbishment, and retrofitting programs, including depot maintenance. The company is implementing ISO20400 sustainable procurement standards across its supply chain and instructing key suppliers to adopt sustainability contract requirements by 2025.