National Windscreens has appointed Craig Gibson as environmental, social and governance (ESG) manager as part of the company’s continued work to reduce its impact on the environment.

Craig Gibson, ESG manager at National Windscreens

Gibson takes responsibility for continued development of a global best practice sustainability strategy and its delivery in the day-to-day operations of the organisation.

“ESG is integral for our insurance and fleet customers. Being able to demonstrate effective emission reduction strategies will be a defining factor in the automotive glazing sector over the next years. We also know that a truly diverse and inclusive workforce is at the heart of our continued success,” said Gibson.

“My experience in operations and training gives me a detailed understanding of the industry and our operations at National Windscreens. This insight will be invaluable for the decarbonisation of the business and will bolster our strategy of transitioning away from fossil fuel for our fleet of vehicles, branch network and distribution operations.

“We understand the nature of the global impact of climate change. As a founding member of Automotive Glass Experts (AGE) we have proven partnerships that help guide our implementation of global best practice initiatives. We work closely with our suppliers to understand the overall impact through Scope 1, 2 and 3 of the supply chain. Our commitment to SBTi (science-based target initiatives), Plan Vivo and Worldfavor all show the intent we have as a business regarding environmental issues and social responsibility,” he added.

Gibson joined the team in 2003 as a trainee technician working at the Southampton branch. He achieved NVQ level 2 and 3 qualifications before being promoted to regional trainer and NVQ assessor.

Simon Hunt, head of sales and marketing, commented: “This appointment shows our desire to continue to deliver a compelling ESG offering. His valuable experience within the company gives him the insight to highlight any opportunities for progress. His passion for ESG, alongside his knowledge of automotive glazing, made him the stand-out candidate for the role.”