Sustainability

Specialist Door Solutions is focused on building a sustainable business that will benefit its customers and employees, as well as the wider society and environment in which we operate. With our role in the design and manufacture of hospital doorsets, we take our environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibilities very seriously.

We recognise the responsibility we have to our local communities, the NHS, and the environment. By aligning with national initiatives such as the NHS Evergreen Supplier Assessment and the New Hospital Programme (Hospital 2.0), we ensure that our operations not only meet compliance requirements, but also actively contribute to the creation of safe, sustainable, and inclusive healthcare environments.

SDS is committed to leading innovation in the healthcare industry. We use the latest technology and best practices to balance sustainability with usability. Our focus is on delivering excellence across all healthcare doorsets. We are also committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We do this by optimising manufacturing methods, using green energy, and sourcing and recycling materials responsibly.

SDS's three pillars of responsibility:

People.

To provide meaningful local employment, support staff wellbeing, invest in training and development, and give back through community and charitable engagement.

Product.

To source responsibly within the UK, design long-lasting healthcare doorsets, ensure full transparency and compliance through third-party certification, and support healthcare stakeholders with knowledge and innovation.

Planet.

To operate with zero-carbon electricity, commit to Net Zero 2045, drive a no-waste-to-landfill policy, and reduce emissions across our supply chain through greener logistics and supplier collaboration.

SDS Social Value report.

At SDS, we see our role as a leading supplier of healthcare doorsets as extending well beyond manufacturing and delivery. Social value lies at the heart of our business, influencing how we support our people, design and deliver our products, and take meaningful action to protect the planet. Find out what social value means to SDS.

Download the SDS Social Value Report

Our journey to 'Net-Zero'.

SDS is committed to reducing its carbon footprint in line with the NHS Net Zero 2045 ambition. Our factory is powered entirely by zero-carbon electricity, and
we are transitioning away from oil-fired heating towards more sustainable energy systems. We have also installed electric vehicle charging points to support the shift towards greener transport for both staff and logistics.

To underpin these commitments, we engaged with a 3rd party Consultancy on the production of a verified Carbon Baseline Report and Reduction Plan, aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This provides measurable targets and accountability for our carbon reduction journey.

FSC® Certified (Forest Stewardship Council®)

SDS is proud to be FSC® Certified, please look out for our FSC® certificated products. FSC® forest management certification confirms that the forest is being managed in a way that preserves biological diversity and benefits the lives of local people and workers, while ensuring it sustains economic viability. FSC® certified forests are managed to strict environmental, social and economic standards.

And that’s not all…

Our doorsets are designed to perform in some of the most demanding environments: healthcare estates. By engineering products for durability and longevity, we help hospitals and healthcare providers reduce lifecycle costs, maintenance requirements, and environmental waste.

SDS is committed to transparency in performance and environmental impact. We provide Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), giving architects and healthcare clients clear data on product-level carbon impact. This allows customers to make informed decisions that balance clinical needs, compliance, and sustainability.

Sustainability & social value.