Our UK-based umbrella partners for printing and production have being taking significant action and made a substantial commitment to carbon reduction by investment in renewable energy.
Now using latest generation compressors, the energy thirsty appliances have been replaced with new low energy use equipment and on demand motion activated auto controlled smart lighting.
The offices have been re-insulated, and geo-thermal heating (100 meter borehole!) has been installed which provides heating using natural heat below ground. Hybrid cars have replaced less efficient company vehicles.
All this adding up to overall reduced energy consumption on the 75,000ft2 site of around 25% !
And this is where (we think) it gets really exciting; energy for their UK-based operation is now being provided by a combination of renewable energy generated from the wind, water and sun; two wind turbines (which you can see in the photos), solar PV panels on the warehouse roof and (planned for 2011, now been authorised) a hydro water turbine on the river which flows past the site. I was impressed!
The cumulative impact of these initiatives is that the UK site will be Carbon Neutral by Autumn 2011 and the company is now developing this philosophy throughout the complete supply chain beginning in mainland China.
And what about the China factory?
China is changing very fast and we believe that we have the right partners to adapt to this change. Most of the products in their portfolio are either produced in our UK factory or in our joint venture operation in Fujian province in China. Both are family owned businesses established for over 20 years ago sharing the same ethical approach towards business and that includes the welfare of staff and, together, working towards carbon reduction. We are always happy to provide details of China factory should you have any concerns about sourcing a product which is produced there.
For more information and latest eco friendly umbrella’s made from canopy’s made from recycled bottles contact me today on 07976919696
We continue with your support to work with our other suppliers to make these world saving actions.
Karl Pearsall
PS. Our preferred bag supplier uses this site as its warehouse and accounts, leaving only their small office facility in the south.
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