The changes were supported by Jewson’s parent company, Saint-Gobain, and its Carbon Fund, which awarded the branch nearly £240,000 towards the redevelopment.

The funding has allowed the branch to generate its own electricity through renewable energy and improvements include the addition of solar photovoltaic panels on the roof, air source heating and a heat recovery system to capture waste heat within the building.

Brian Jennings, branch manager, Jewson Wishaw, said: “We all understand the challenges we face in combatting climate change, especially after COP26 in November 2021. But by doing our bit and making sure our branch is as energy efficient as possible, we are making sure it can be enjoyed by generations to come. We are so proud that the Wishaw branch is Jewson’s first net zero carbon branch and is leading the way for further cuts in carbon emissions across the company.”

The latest project is just one of those to benefit from funding from Jewson’s parent company Saint-Gobain. An additional £162,000 has already been invested in reducing the carbon emitted from other Jewson branches across the UK.

Allan Davidson, regional director, Jewson, commented: “The Wishaw branch is a shining example of how we take energy efficiency and sustainability seriously at Jewson. This is just the tip of the iceberg, and in the coming years you can expect to see plenty of changes and improvements being made to our branches.”

Mike Newnham, managing director, Jewson, added: “The renovation at Wishaw is just the first part of several multi-million-pound investments we’ll be making over the next three years to help accelerate our journey to becoming net zero. These investments are designed to help lower the carbon footprint of our branches, whilst also improving the spaces for colleagues and customers to enjoy.”

Customers can now visit the Wishaw branch on Excelsior Street to learn how to make their own projects more energy efficient.