Sustainability

AGA cookers are unlike any other household appliance. Because of their renowned longevity – an attribute shared by the Rayburn – these iconic cast-iron range cookers have frequently been passed down from generation to generation, providing decades of sterling service.

Unlike other range cookers on the market, every cast-iron AGA is almost completely recyclable at the end of its useful life. 

Since the very first model was made more than a century ago, a large proportion of each cast-iron AGA is made from recycled iron which is melted down to create the world’s most famous range cooker. 

Fuel choice and energy consumption are becoming increasingly important. We build our cast-iron AGA and AGA Rayburn cookers with this in mind with models available in a choice of size options and a range of fuel options, providing cleaner, lower-cost energy sources. These energy-efficient solutions also mean ease of installation and lower maintenance costs.

Designed for modern living, AGA eR7 and eR3 Series cookers are the ideal choice if you are regularly out of the house during the day or have a second home. During the cold winter months the heat storage ovens can be left on 24/7 to provide useful heat into the kitchen and for times when you only need one oven, individual heat storage ovens to be left on while others may be switched off.

eR7 models and the AGA ERA come with a handheld programmer which provides full controllability. This allows you to set the heat storage ovens around your lifestyle, conserve energy and reduce running costs. 

Since AGA began making all-electric cookers, we’ve often been asked whether they can be powered by renewable energy sources including solar panels. At a time when we’re all trying to rely more on renewables, the answer for many is a resounding yes. Alongside reduced costs, energy independence is also high on the agenda.

The AGA Rayburn Heatranger 60, 80, 100 models have HVO-compatible burners, making them future-ready and allowing for them to be run in a way that is eco-friendly and carbon-free. HVO (95% Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) fuel is completely renewable and is set to play a pivotal role in helping the UK achieve its target of a reduction of up to 90% in net CO2 emissions.

We use re-usable packaging for delivery of cast-iron AGA cookers to our supply partners and to customers. This has resulted in a reduction in the amount of cardboard, straps and Stratocell polyethylene foam pieces used around new AGA cookers. We also continue to review other reusable items, such as pallets and internal packaging. 

AGA textiles are packaged in biodegradable potato starch bags, made from 100% compostable material. The bags can be added to a garden compost heap, put into the green bin, or added to the food waste caddy.

Here at AGA Rangemaster we recognise the importance a reduction in CO2e has on the planet and we are committed to minimising emissions by challenging our current methods of manufacturing and by implementing environmentally friendly sustainable solutions. 

Comparing Quarter 2 2023 to the same period in 2022 we have achieved a 33% reduction in carbon emissions. Furthermore, there has been a 44.5% reduction in total energy consumption across all our sites.

From January to June 2023 AGA Rangemaster achieved a 57.2% cumulative reduction in energy usage across all sites compared to 2022.

For the year 2024 AGA Rangemaster obtained a Gold award against Net Zero Standard, we have reduced our total Co2e to 5069.62 tonnes a decrease of 3676.38 Co2e tonnes against our benchmark emissions. This is a superb achievement and AGA Rangemaster Limited would like to thank all those who have participated. We will seek to reduce our CO2e even further during 2025 as we continue in the Race to Zero emissions.