Crystal Doors has joined Race to Zero
Crystal Doors has formally joined Race to Zero, the official UN-backed global campaign to rally leadership and support for net zero in the lead up to the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow this November. Since its inception in June...
Check out Crystal Doors’ new bee hotel
Crystal Doors strategy to reach carbon neutrality by 2022 is not just about tackling climate change; we also want to do our bit to improve biodiversity. We recently took delivery of this huge bee hotel designed in the shape...
Prestigious award win for Sustainability Leadership
Crystal Doors is delighted to become the first ever company to be crowned Small Business of the Year at the edie Sustainability Leaders Awards, a prestigious national awards scheme that celebrates the individuals and organisations who are leading the...
How Crystal Doors became a green pioneer
In 2020, Crystal Doors declared a climate emergency and committed itself to a radical plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2022.
KBB Review – Richard Hagan Climate Change Champion
Richard Hagan, MD of Crystal Doors – a pioneer in this field – will highlight how you can run a sustainable business and still make a profit.
Unity Radio recording – What Richard defines as success
All companies be they global, local companies, even individuals, as David Attenborough mentioned on his film, it is critical that everybody takes a radical change as soon as possible. It is the youth that is going to experience the...
Closing the Doors on Carbon Emissions: 2020 Update
Our new report tracks our progress towards carbon neutrality during 2020, and what our plans are for the future.
Richard explains how to build a sustainable business on KBB Podcast
Crystal Doors’ Managing Director was a guest on the KBB Magazine Podcast in November to discuss how suppliers and manufacturers can operate a sustainable business and still make a profit, regardless of your size. Our journey was described by...
Achieving Zero Carbon in the North West
On 11th November, Richard Hagan will join experts in the North West to discuss the current zero carbon agenda and what it means for our region. The webinar is being hosted by IEMA, who recently recognised Crystal Doors with...
Crystal Doors featured in ‘Sustainability Success Stories for SMEs’
On 5th November, Richard Hagan will be speaking at an Institute of Directors (IoD) online webinar celebrating small and medium-sized businesses from across the country that have embraced sustainability. Richard will be telling Crystal Doors’ story alongside: Yvonne Obuya,...
Andy Burnham: ‘Follow Richard’s lead on zero carbon’
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has called on businesses to follow Richard Hagan and Crystal Doors’ lead on reaching zero carbon as quickly as possible to capture the ‘early adopter’ benefits. In an interview for Rochdale Ambassadors on 14...
Latest award win for our leadership in sustainability
Following on from our fantastic IEMA Sustainability Impact Award for Energy & Carbon Transition earlier this year, Crystal Doors has received another award for our work to drive the transition to greener manufacturing: Sustainable/Ethical Manufacturer of the Year at...
Our company accounts now show Climate-Related Disclosure
Crystal Door’s annual financial statement now includes disclosure to our purpose, environmental impact, climate-related risk management and emissions as recommended by the international Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD). The TCFD is a globally-recognised voluntary standard to help companies...
THE IMPORTANCE OF A GREENER FUTURE FOR BUSINESS – OCTOBER 2020
This event, which will be conducted via Zoom, is free for both members and non-members, register online. In this event, we aim to focus on why we need to make a change and how businesses can look to start...
IEMA Sustainability Impact Awards 2020 Winner
“Crystal Doors ensures that employees, suppliers, customers and the local community are all engaged in its ambitious net zero strategy. Strong and committed climate leadership from the managing director cascades through the organisation – driving enhanced efficiency and productivity...
How to tell when a business is walking the walk on climate change
Crystal Doors, a manufacturer in Rochdale I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the past few months, are a perfect example of doing it the right way. Crystal Doors aims to be a carbon neutral organisation by 2022. That’s...
Rochdale manufacturer pledges to be carbon neutral by 2022
A Rochdale manufacturer has announced plans to be carbon neutral by 2022 – 28 years ahead of the Government’s target of 2050. Crystal Doors is so committed to becoming one of the first businesses in Greater Manchester to be...
Crystal Doors shortlisted for Energy and Carbon Transition from IEMA
Achieving awards in a field of manufacturers, Crystal Doors has been incredibly successful. Possibly the hardest competition to enter is where members of IEMA are employed as qualified environmental specialist, and their companies enter to show excellence in their...
Virtual Summit Sustainable manufacturing Richard Speaker and panellist
Dyson, BMW, Siemens and many more global companies supported the UK Virtual Sustainable manufacturing Summit with representatives whose roles drive those companies’ Sustainable policies. Richard was invited, as an SME owner, having valuable experience and able to contribute immeasurably...
My journey to sustainability – Richard Hagan
The kitchen Bedroom Bathroom market owes much of the supply chain from China, Italy and Germany. Crystal Doors has requested all suppliers to prove their sustainable vision and actions, placing pressure to do more. At this years KBB 2020,...
Richard Speaking at the 2020 November Manufacturer summits
The Managing Director of Crystal Doors Richard Hagan has delivered many talks from Industry 4.0, sustainable manufacturing and leadership. Now recognised alongside many blue-chip companies and global company directors as an equal in knowledge and understanding. The largest UK...
Sustainable manufacturer
Awards finalist Manufacturing in the North West has now a new name being the Northern Powerhouse. From Liverpool to Hull. Most UK manufacturing companies thrive, as the network of supporting suppliers are nearby. Crystal Doors journey to becoming more...
Awards Finalist Solar panels
105kw of solar panels Crystal Doors was installed in 2019 knowing only 50kw was accepted for payment from Government subsidies. Then in early March 2020, the factory roof was fully covered with solar panels, now able to peak at...
Sustainable Event at Crystal Doors
Events at Crystal Doors factory premises are common, as the offices upstairs hold 30 people comfortably and carparking at the neighbours Hanson Springs is vast. Having been finalist for the MX awards, both CIWM and IEMA did not want...
Green party conference
There are few companies, either manufacturing or other that when cross examined are committed to a green agenda or Social Development Goals. Richard has raised both his personal lifestyle, commitment, knowledge and network to reach many organisations. The Green...