We’re proud to announce that Steeldeck Rentals has joined the SME Climate Hub and signed the SME Climate Commitment — a globally recognised pledge, aligned with the United Nations Race to Zero campaign. As an eco-friendly company, this step reflects our long-standing values around environmental responsibility.

What the Commitment Means

The SME Climate Commitment sets out three clear obligations for every business that signs it:

• Halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
• Reach net zero by 2050
• Report progress publicly, every year

These targets are aligned with the latest climate science and the 1.5°C pathway set out in the Paris Agreement. By committing, Steeldeck Rentals joins thousands of small and medium-sized eco-friendly companies worldwide taking responsibility for their climate impact.

Where We Stand

We’ve completed our first full greenhouse gas baseline, covering Scope 1 (our direct emissions), Scope 2 (energy — 100% low carbon, as Steeldeck sources electricity from PE Solutions) and Scope 3 (our wider value chain including suppliers, transport and commuting). That baseline gives us the starting point we need to measure our progress against the commitment’s targets.

Our largest sources of emissions are transportation, forklift use, and the materials we purchase and use. These are the areas we’re focusing on first — as that’s where meaningful reduction is achievable.

Against the commitment’s target of halving emissions by 2030, we have a clear reduction pathway in place. We’re following a science-based annual reduction rate recommended by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and we’ve mapped our trajectory all the way through to 2050.

Our 2035 milestone is carbon neutrality — by way of direct reductions combined with offsetting any remaining residual emissions. Our 2050 goal is net zero, which requires deeper structural change across our operations and supply chain over the longer term.

Why It Matters

SMEs represent around 90% of businesses globally and contribute more than half of total business sector emissions. Our individual footprints may be smaller than those of large corporations, but our collective impact — and our collective potential — is enormous.

The Climate Hub commitment isn’t just a box to tick. It forms part of our wider sustainable business practices — supporting better cost control, stronger procurement decisions, and a clearer sustainability message for the clients and partners we work with.

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Accessibility is fundamental to good event design. Whether you’re delivering a festival, a theatre performance, or a conference, ensuring that your staging and seating are accessible to all audiences is essential.

At Steeldeck Rentals, we design and install accessible staging and audience seating solutions that prioritise safety, inclusivity and compliance, without compromising on performance or aesthetics.

Stage access built in

True accessibility starts at the design stage. Our modular staging systems allow us to integrate access features seamlessly into your layout, including:

• DDA-compliant ramps with appropriate gradients
• Step units with handrails for safe access
• Accessible viewing platforms for wheelchair users
• Backstage access for performers and crew
• Clearly defined entry and exit routes
• Lower height guardrail giving good sightlines for wheelchair users

By designing access into the structure from the outset, we ensure a safer, more intuitive experience for all users.

Audience seating that works for everyone

Creating inclusive audience experiences means thinking beyond standard layouts. Our audience seating solutions can be configured to:

• Provide designated wheelchair spaces within seating plans
• Maintain clear sightlines for all audience members
• Support venue seating arrangements
• Ensure safe and efficient crowd flow

Every event is different, and our friendly and experienced team work closely with organisers to create seating layouts that are both practical and inclusive.

Compliance and confidence

Accessibility isn’t just best practice, it is a requirement. Our staging and seating systems are designed and installed with safety and compliance at their core, giving organisers confidence that their event meets regulatory expectations.

From initial consultation through to installation, we consider:

• Site conditions and access constraints
• Audience capacity and movement
• Safety standards and regulations
• Integration with wider event infrastructure

Inclusive design delivers better events

Accessible design enhances creativity. When audiences, performers and crews can move safely and comfortably through a space, the overall experience improves for everyone.

Talk to the Steeldeck team about accessible staging hire and audience seating hire solutions for your next event, and create a space that works for every audience member.

Plan for access early, and deliver with confidence.