A blueprint for the future
Our Market Drayton new build restaurant was a testing ground for sustainable development. Certified to the UKGBC Net Zero Standard* in the UK and Ireland, and what we learnt here has informed a blueprint for the construction of all freehold new build restaurants and is also being rolled out through lower carbon intensive materials for furniture and interiors in our retrofits. We opened two further net zero restaurants in Louth and Lowestoft in 2022 and 2023 (respectively), with more planned for 2024.
Reducing carbon emissions
We challenged ourselves to reduce carbon emissions in construction and use, and have worked with our suppliers to find solutions that will set high standards for our industry. We’re sourcing our building materials locally where we can, and have replaced carbon-intensive materials with alternatives made with recycled car tyres, plastic bottles, and white goods.
Market Drayton used over 250m2 of recycled materials, with building cladding made from recycled white goods, sheep’s wool insulation and a patio surface made from recycled tyres. We calculate that the roll-out of learnings from Market Drayton to a standard restaurant superstructure could save 15% in construction emissions.
On-site renewable energy
Installations on site include over 110sqm of solar panels and two wind turbines that produce renewable energy for on-site use with any excess provided back to the national grid.
