RTU Group has launched its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Progress Report, outlining the company’s long-term commitment to sustainable growth, responsible manufacturing and continued investment in people, communities and innovation.
The report brings together the ESG activities and future targets of both RTU and Colinwell Masonry under a shared strategy titled Our Plan for What Matters, aligned to the Group’s wider four-year business strategy.
A major highlight of the report is RTU’s £500,000 investment in an industry-leading waste recycling system at its Newtownabbey site which is currently the only system of its kind operating in Ireland. Officially opened in June 2025 by Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir, the system enables the recovery and reuse of concrete aggregate and grey water from returned concrete and washings.
The new system allows RTU to reclaim approximately 7,200 tonnes of aggregate annually, process over 100,000 litres of grey water daily and recycle more than 300m³ of fresh concrete waste each month, significantly reducing landfill and supporting circular economy principles.
The report also highlights a number of key achievements across the Group during 2025, including:
· 95% of production waste diverted from landfill across RTU and Colinwell
· Renewable energy increasing to 17% at RTU
· Zero environmental incidents recorded in 2025
· Strong employee engagement and leadership development initiatives
· Introduction of formal ESG governance structures and materiality assessment
· Continued investment in low-carbon materials, energy efficiency and fleet improvements
RTU Group CEO Alan Sproule said:
“This report represents an important milestone for RTU Group and demonstrates our commitment to building a resilient, responsible and sustainable business for the future.”
“ESG is not a standalone initiative for us – it is embedded within how we operate, invest and grow as a business. From reducing waste and improving operational efficiency to
supporting our people and strengthening governance, we are focused on making meaningful progress in the areas that matter most to our stakeholders.”
“We recognise that there is still work to do, but this report provides a clear framework for how we will continue to improve, measure performance and hold ourselves accountable.”
The report outlines ambitious targets for 2026, including achieving zero waste concrete to landfill at RTU, increasing renewable energy generation, improving fleet efficiency, expanding employee development initiatives and strengthening ESG governance and reporting across the Group.
The report provides transparency around RTU Group’s ESG journey while establishing a clear baseline for future progress and accountability. To view the ESG Progress Report, visit: https://www.rtu.co.uk/news/rtu-group-publishes-fy25-esg-report-reinforcing-commitment-to-sustainable-growth
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