Since 2006 we have been gradually reducing the carbon footprint of our premises.
Below is a summary of our current and proposed achievements.
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COMPLETED SINCE 2006
- PV solar panels approx 15 kw system
- 2 solar water heating systems
- New high efficiency gas boiler
- High frequency lighting with triphosphur tubes
- 'Air blades' installed
- 2 new gas central heating condensing boilers
- Insulation upgrade to premises
- Replaced air conditioning with evaporative cooling system
- Set up tax free cycle to work scheme
- All our grid electricity is supplied from renewable sources
- Additional 10 kw of PV solar power installed Jan 2011
- Rainwater harvesting facility installed March 2012
- Renault Kangoo ZE 100% electric van acquired for local use April 2012
ON GOING
- Continue to increase our recycling activity (as of June 2010, 90%+ of our waste/by-products are recycled)
- Ensure all plant and equipment operates at maximum efficiency
- Reduce fuel consumption of company vehicles
- Recommending low energy sign illumination solutions to customers
FUTURE
- Encourage suppliers & sub-contractors to join us in becoming more environmentally aware
- Continued improvements to insulation of premises
- During 2012/13 replacement of factory lighting with LED system (50% completed as of March 2012)
- Biomass boilers to replace gas boilers 2012/13
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Benson Signs - making business greener
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