Sustainability

The Pace Commitment

Sustainability at the Pace Group

At the Pace Group, sustainability is embedded into how we operate, grow, and support the communities around us.

As a leading provider of lift engineering, maintenance, and modernisation services across the UK, we recognise our responsibility to reduce environmental impact while delivering reliable solutions to our customers.

Our sustainability strategy focuses on responsible growth, reducing carbon emissions, supporting our people, and operating with strong governance and transparency. The Pace Group continues to align its environmental and social objectives with recognised ESG standards and international sustainability frameworks.

impact overview

Our Impact Snapshot

A snapshot of the progress we’re making across sustainability, governance, and community impact.

50%+

Carbon reduction target by 2028

70%

Company vehicle fleet now hybrid or electric

84%

Employee engagement score

100%

Top suppliers compliant with ESG policies

Our approach

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Pace Group is committed to operating responsibly and sustainably across all areas of the business.

Our sustainability objectives focus on reducing our environmental footprint, supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy, and maintaining responsible partnerships throughout our supply chain.

Key priorities include:

Responsible Operations

Reducing Waste & Improving Efficiency

Operational efficiency plays a key role in reducing environmental impact across our engineering services. By prioritising repair, reuse, and refurbishment, we help customers maintain high-performance lift systems while reducing environmental impact.

We actively work to reduce waste, extend equipment life cycles, and minimise unnecessary disposal through:

Responsible Waste Management

Responsible waste management and recycling initiatives

Component Repair & Refurbishment

Repairing and refurbishing lift components wherever possible

Energy
Reduction

Reducing energy use across service operations

Modernisation & Efficiency

Improving efficiency through modernisation and innovation

Driving Carbon Reduction

Reducing Our Environmental Impact

Pace Group has established a carbon reduction strategy designed to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions across our operations.

Our current sustainability roadmap includes:

The company began measuring emissions in 2025 to establish a baseline for future reduction targets, including Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with further Scope 3 measurement currently being developed.

Industry Progress

Innovation in the Lift Industry

Innovation plays an important role in reducing environmental impact across the lift industry.

Pace Group works closely with customers to deliver modernisation projects that improve lift efficiency, extend equipment life cycles, and reduce energy consumption. By 2028, we aim for 75% of lift service and maintenance projects to include energy-efficient components.

Installation of energy-efficient lift components

Modernisation and refurbishment of existing lift systems

Transitioning to lower-carbon replacement parts

Workplace Culture

Our people

Our people are central to delivering a sustainable and responsible business. We have introduced a range of initiatives designed to improve communication, engagement, and professional development across the organisation.

These include:

Employee engagement currently stands at 84%, demonstrating strong participation across sustainability and workplace improvement initiatives.

Social Impact

Community & Charity

Supporting local communities is an important part of the Pace Group culture. Throughout the year our teams participate in fundraising and charity initiatives across the UK.

Recent activities include:

These initiatives reflect our commitment to making a positive social impact beyond our core business operations.

Looking Ahead

Our Sustainability Journey Continues

Sustainability is an ongoing journey, and the Pace Group remains committed to improving our environmental performance, supporting our people, and delivering responsible growth across the UK lift industry.

As our sustainability roadmap develops, we will continue to measure progress and invest in initiatives that deliver meaningful impact for our customers, communities, and the environment.