Sustainability
Why sustainability matters
SUSTAINABILITY IS A KEY CURRENT ISSUE THAT WILL REMAIN IMPORTANT IN YEARS TO COME.
We believe that investing in sustainable practices to ensure a greener manufacturing industry is one of the most critical things we can do as manufacturers.
After all, we’re facing a global emergency when it comes to climate change and if we don’t act right now, it will be impossible to prevent severe and irreparable damage.
sustainability at airedale springs
We take sustainability very seriously at Airedale Springs.
So, as a spring manufacturer, what are we doing to reduce our carbon footprint and do our part for the environment?
Energy Efficiency Recycling Award-Winning Facilities
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
One of the things Airedale Springs excel at is reducing the energy consumption of our facilities. Many manufacturers can also choose to cut down on the use of electricity as part of their environmental action points, which is not only good for the planet but also for their bottom line.
At Airedale Springs:
- We have one of the very few manufacturing facilities that have an EPC which is Net-Zero Co2 Rated with a rating of -12 A+.
- We have 181Kw generating facility consisting of 432 solar panels on the roof of the building. This feature is unique among UK spring manufacturers and will provide over 80% of our annual energy needs.
- We have installed a 368Kw battery storage facility to store surplus energy and enough capacity to run the operation for over 4 hours.
- Our building is well insulated and we have no need for supplementary heating in our production facilities.
- We have LED lighting across the whole building, from the factory floor to the offices.
- We have removed all our operational facilities that require the use of fossil fuels; they now use solar power.
- We monitor our electrical consumption very closely and only use what’s absolutely needed.
- We have installed an advanced compressed air system, which uses 40% less power than a standard system.
RECYCLING
Recycling can improve our carbon footprint, which is why:
- Airedale Springs uses metal that is 100% recyclable for all our springs, wire forms and pressings.
- The spring materials we use are also of the highest possible quality, ensuring the long lifespan of your products.
- 90% of our cardboard packaging comes from recycled sources, which means we are contributing to the preservation of trees, as one tonne of recycled cardboard can save around 17 trees.
AWARD-WINNING FACILITIES
Airedale Springs invests in eco-friendly measures because we believe in the importance of sustainability, so we’re proud of the acknowledgement we’ve received for our operational efficiency and dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our business.
We have won several awards for sustainability and are determined to continue reducing our impact further.
Sustainable Business of the Year Award: Keighley & Airedale Award Winner 2024
We are incredibly proud to share that we’ve been awarded the Sustainable Business of the Year at the 2024 Keighley & Airedale Business Awards.
Our Chairman, Tim Parkinson, explained the ways in which Airedale Springs had focused its past and future development on a Sustainable platform and how this is a global issue which is increasingly going to affect everyone and all businesses. He went on to recognise the employees of Airedale Springs who have all been part of its sustainability achievements as well as the success of the business.
The event was hosted by Paul Hudson of the BBC (Paul the Weatherman), the evening was particularly fantastic for all of us here at Airedale Springs, made even better by the recognition of winning the overall Sustainable Business of the Year Award.
We are immensely proud of receiving the Sustainable Business of the Year Award, it is a powerful recognition of our work and everyone at Airedale Springs is incredibly proud of this achievement.
Sustainability Award: Telegraph & Argus Bradford Means Business Award Winner 2024
We are incredibly proud to share that we’ve been awarded the Sustainability Award at the 2024 Telegraph & Argus Bradford Means Business Awards.
Our Chairman, Tim Parkinson, shared this about this achievement, “It is great. The first award we won for sustainability was back in 2013, so this is something we have been doing for an awful long time. It means a lot to us because it is recognition locally.”
Our commitment to sustainability runs deep in everything we do, reflected in the outstanding energy performance of our purpose-built headquarters; The Spring Works. We take pride in our pursuit of a sustainable future, with The Spring Works now achieving a Net Zero EPC rating of A+ after significant investments in energy reduction programs.
We have made remarkable strides in reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, virtually eliminating our GHG CO2 emissions under scopes 1 and 2 without the need for carbon offsetting. Our dedication to sustainability is also evident in the significant advancements we’ve made in energy efficiency. We’ve implemented a new heating system to eliminate the use of gas and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. Additionally, by expanding our solar panel infrastructure we have significantly increased our renewable energy capacity. We even implemented EV charging points for our team members who have improved their personal carbon footprint and drive to work in a hybrid or EV car. Thanks to these concerted efforts, we’ve reduced our energy usage by 20% over the last two years and will continue to improve this in line with our target of becoming a net energy exporter by 2026.
The Sustainability Award is a powerful recognition of our work and we’re immensely proud of this achievement.
Get in touch with airedale springs
At Airedale Springs, we produce high-quality bespoke springs and wireforms with the best customer service in mind, as well as with a focus on eco-friendly practices which allows us to create a more sustainable factory – and to reduce our environmental impact.
Contact us today on 01535 643456 or email us on sales@airedalesprings.co.uk to discuss your project with us and our friendly expert team will be more than happy to help.
