APPLELEC SUSTAINABILITY
At Applelec Display, sustainability isn’t just a goal, it’s a responsibility we take seriously. As a UK manufacturer, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact through every stage of our operations, from product development and material sourcing to manufacturing processes and operations. We are continually evolving our practices to support a more circular, low-impact future, while helping our customers make more environmentally responsible choices without compromising on design or performance.
Our Award Winning Eco Pledge
At Applelec, we take our environmental responsibilities seriously. Operating within a sector that generates significant waste, we’re continuously striving to reduce our impact through more sustainable practices, both as a business and through the products we manufacture and supply.
Our eco-friendly commitment is a pledge to drive positive change across four key pillars: Nature, Climate, Waste, and Manufacturing. These core areas help guide our efforts to make a meaningful difference in how we operate and the legacy we leave behind.
The progress we’ve made in a relatively short time is something we’re incredibly proud of. This dedication was acknowledged by the respected Made in Britain organisation, where our ECO Pledge earned a finalist position for 'Sustainable Initiative of the Year' and secured a win for 'Employee Engagement Campaign of the Year'.
"The employee engagement award recognises a company that has successfully involved its entire workforce in the sustainability journey. All shortlisted businesses made impressive strides, but Applelec stood out as a truly deserving winner this year." Professor Chris Harrop OBE, ESG Strategy Director at Marshalls and Chair of Made in Britain.
Being both shortlisted and awarded for our sustainability initiatives is an honour and reflects the collective effort of everyone at Applelec. Every contribution, big or small, has played a part in earning this recognition, and this is just the beginning. Together, we look forward to shaping a greener, more sustainable future.
Our award winning ECO Products
Applelec’s commitment to sustainable innovation has been proudly recognised at the VM & Display Awards, where our Applelec ECO Built Up Letters won Eco Product of the Year 2025, celebrating their standout design, energy efficiency, and use of recycled materials.
The previous year, our Applelec ECO Lightbox was also recognised as a finalist for Eco Product of the Year 2024, highlighting its eco-conscious construction and performance-led design, proving that sustainability and visual impact can go hand in hand.
Our Sustainability Principles
Our approach to sustainability is guided by four key pillars:
Nature
We strive to protect and enhance natural ecosystems by sourcing materials responsibly and promoting biodiversity.
Climate
Reducing our carbon footprint is paramount. We aim to achieve this through energy-efficient manufacturing processes and by supporting renewable energy projects, such as our tree planting scheme with trusted partners JUST ONE Tree.
Waste
Minimising waste is a priority. We focus on designing products with recyclability in mind and implementing comprehensive recycling programs.
Manufacturing
Our production methods are continually refined to reduce environmental impact, emphasising the use of sustainable materials and eco-friendly technologies.
One order plants one tree
In partnership with JUST ONE Tree
our partnership with JUST ONE Tree, for every order that includes our ECO products, Applelec will plant a tree. This not only has a direct, positive impact on our environment but allows you to tell your customers a tree has been planted on their behalf, which can really add value to the more environmentally conscious customer
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Coming soon
The Applelec Recycling Scheme
Our team is busy working behind the scenes to bring you the Applelec Recycling Scheme, as part of our ongoing commitment to making sustainability more accessible for our customers.
What else we are doing...
Removing plastic from the ocean
In partnership with OCEANHERO
In 2024, the Applelec team took another step forward in our sustainability journey by switching to the OceanHero browser, turning something we use every day into a force for good. For every search made, OceanHero helps recover plastic waste from our oceans through its partnership with Plastic Bank. This plastic is then taken to recycling centres, providing vital income to communities without waste collection systems and helping prevent ocean pollution at the source. Since May 2024, our team has already helped recover over 4000 plastic bottles from the ocean, just by browsing the web with purpose.
1,125
Total trees planted
*Figures are updated monthly and are based on tree's planted through JUST ONE Tree and ECOSIA
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4,770
Plastic bottles removed from the ocean
*Figures are updated monthly from OceanHero