Vision
As a forward-thinking manufacturer and distributor of quality valves, tubes & fittings we have always looked at ways to improve the industries we serve as well as the wider environment.
Our strapline ‘Built for Tomorrow’ underpins what we do as a business whether that be through innovation in products or processes. The natural step was therefore looking at how we can be better when it comes to our environmental impact.
Firstly…
The Traditional Model
We wanted to reduce our emissions further and become carbon neutral, so started the process to do so
To begin we commissioned an independent audit of our current green-house gas (GHG) emissions carried out under the WRI/WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocol and ISO 14064-1.
Through working with the auditors, we were able to ascertain the level of our emissions. We then identified the steps we would need to take to become carbon neutral
After reviewing the steps required to become carbon neutral, we set a target date of June 2022 to achieve this.
Action
Working with our external auditors we identified opportunities to reduce our carbon emissions and reduce energy usage.
We have:
- 1. Electric charging points in the car park, for staff and visitor usage
- 2. Full Plastic Reduction Scheme in place across all products
- 3. Removal of plastic cups and cutlery in the canteen
- 4. All internal lighting is automatic LED
- 5. Cycle rack provided and all staff encouraged to ride to work
- 6. Efficient Air Source Heat Pumps installed
- 7. An additional 50% thermal insulation installed at our Gatwick Warehouse
Our supply chain
We have worked collaboratively with our supply partners to:
- 1. Reduce the usage of single-use plastics
- 2. Development of sustainable product
- 3. Worked to improve the manufacturing process of our branded products, to lower emissions, waste, and water consumption
- 4. Increased controls on sustainable and safe waste management
- 5. Ensured our partners adhere to our ESG and labour standards
Logistics
- 1. 95% of all our deliveries are carried out via our dedicated fleet of vehicles which are maintained, adhere to local emission regulations, and will be replaced by electric vehicles where possible
- 2. The remaining number of deliveries made by our chosen delivery partners are done so by partners who can adhere to our carbon neutral standards
- 3. We continuously work closely with our overseas supply chain partners to ensure manufacturing lead times are aligned with demand planning so that we can avoid the use of air freight
Our packaging
We have been working closely with our packaging suppliers to ensure that we only utilise packaging which is recyclable or biodegradable.
- 1. We are working to have all plastic moved over to oxo-biodegradable
- 2. We plan ahead so that we can avoid the use of air freight
- 3. We are working with our suppliers to help us switch over to fully oxo-biodegradable pallet wrap
FSC Certification
With project specifications and industry standards continuously evolving, and to align with our carbon neutral status, Brymec obtained FSC Certification.
Our strapline ‘Built for Tomorrow’ underpins what we do as a business whether that be through innovation in products or processes. The natural step was therefore looking at how we can be better when it comes to our environmental impact.
Offset
Additionally, to enhance our overall net impact we worked with our consultants to identify internationally recognised global ESG projects that provided health improvement, biodiversity, reforestation, and broader social benefits.
This is something Brymec have always supported through our Brymec Foundation.
Outcome & the future
As of June, Brymec Ltd is certified as a Carbon Neutral business.
In order to ensure we uphold our standards, an annual audit will be taken as well as the launch of our staff Environmental Champions who will be at the forefront of ensuring we not only adhere to Carbon Neutral but explore ways of taking our efforts to the next level.
