As a part of its dedication to lowering its carbon footprint, pioneering pitched roof tile producer Russell Roof Tiles is at the moment trialing electrical forklift vehicles (EFL) at its three crops.
That is the most recent initiative from the corporate, that has been devoted to lowering its carbon footprint over a few years.
Russell Roof Tiles was the primary British roof tile producer to have achieved an “Glorious” score for accountable sourcing, recognising the corporate’s dedication to sustainability. Three years in the past, the corporate additionally put in its personal Mixed Warmth and Energy (CHP) a extra sustainable choice than utilizing energy from the nationwide grid. Producing electrical energy when wanted, a CHP unit makes use of extra warmth for heating and sizzling water. Russell Roof Tiles has seen a 67 % discount in electrical energy demand from the grid, all of which has been changed by its personal renewable power.
With electrical automobiles having fun with big development typically they’re nonetheless not utilised absolutely within the business and manufacturing sector. In addition to being a greater environmental choice, particularly with Russell Roof Tiles producing its personal electrical energy, EFLs don’t emit any exhaust fumes, which may have a big impact on lowering native air air pollution.
Bruce Laidlaw, Operations Director who leads on manufacturing on the agency’s websites within the Midlands and Scotland feedback “We’re devoted to lowering the affect we make on our surroundings, each when it comes to manufacturing and transportation.
“We’re at the moment trialling EFLs from main producers throughout all of the websites, for a time period. They are going to be examined rigorously by the group. In addition to being a low carbon choice it’s important that the automobiles are quick, environment friendly and straightforward to deal with.”
Daniel Hancox, Enterprise Assist Supervisor is at the moment heading the agency’s activity pressure to have a look at plenty of new sustainable initiatives.
Russell Roof Tiles gives roofing options for main UK housebuilders and high-profile social housing and business tasks, the place sustainability and eco-credentials are of the utmost precedence.