A "proud moment" as Archwood Group receives prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development

Archwood Group was given the prestigious accolade by the Lord-Lieutenant of Clwyd, Henry George Fetherstonhaugh OBE, at a ceremony at the company’s headquarters in Chirk. 

Local dignitaries, including the mayor and councillors, were in attendance to celebrate. 

Founded in 1867, Archwood Group has been at the forefront of timber manufacturing for over 150 years. 

As a family-owned business, the company is proud to be recognised for its ongoing dedication to sustainable practices and its efforts to minimise its environmental impact.

The event included a site tour, a presentation on Archwood’s sustainability initiatives, and a formal award ceremony. 

Josh Burbidge, Managing Director of Archwood Group, said: “Receiving the King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development is a proud moment for our entire team. 

"It validates the hard work we’ve put into making sustainability an integral part of our operations, and it underscores our commitment to leading by example in the timber manufacturing industry.”

The award is acknowledgement of Archwood Group’s dedication to sustainable practices, following a remarkable 66 per cent reduction in emissions. 

Installation of over 2,600 solar panels underscores their proactive stance on reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to 100 per cent renewable energy. 

In 2021, Archwood Group partnered with the sustainability accreditation, Planet Mark, and also joined the United Nations Race to Zero campaign, whereby the business has committed to achieve Net Zero by no later than 2050. 

This follows Archwood Group’s appointment of its internal Environmental Action Group.