James Cropper AGM Video 2021

James Cropper - A reflection on our year

The year just ended has been dominated by the impact of Covid-19. Swift actions enabled the company to trade throughout in a Covid-secure environment. Our priorities have been with the health and wellbeing of our employees and supporting our customers, leaving us in a strong position to accelerate our growth plans.

We know James Cropper can make a positive contribution to the world. Having a strong purpose will help guide the business. We brought together a cross-section of employees from across the group, held workshops using video conferencing, exploring what the world needs from James Cropper. Our purpose and values are a direct output from these sessions.

Our purpose: Pioneering Materials to Safeguard our Future

Our values: Forward Thinking. Responsible. Caring.

In terms of next steps, this is being overseen by the newly created ESG sub-committee, established to unify environmental, social and governance best practice. We have identified 3 pillars and 9 priority areas; not least a programme to deliver decarbonisation by 2030 and paper’s ambition to use 50% waste fibre by 2025, helping our customers reduce environmental impact.

As we focus on niche markets and long-term growth for future generations, TFP is fast forging a position in the green hydrogen industry, significantly enhanced by the acquisition of PV3 Technologies, now known as TFP Hydrogen Products. Increasing the portfolio of products for hydrogen technologies as well as creating new opportunities in the renewable energy sector.

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, it is rewarding to see how far we have come in organisational development, setting this Group up for a stronger and more prosperous future.