Manufacturer achieves ISO14001 environmental standard
Power resistor manufacturer Cressall has been awarded ISO14001 accreditation for its green processes and systems. The requirements of ISO14000 are an integral part of the European Union‘s Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS).
Although it was not a legal requirement, the management team at Cressall elected to undergo the process. The company started taking steps towards reducing its impact on the environment in January 2010 and now the ISO14001 standard has been achieved.
The Leicester based company, which has successfully implemented a lean strategy in the last few years, has also reduced overall energy consumption. This has resulted in lower running costs and paved the way towards achieving Cressall’s environmental objectives.
“Waste management and recycling have always been top priorities for us,” explains Joe Pickering, safety, health, environmental and quality engineer at Cressall. “We don’t produce high emissions, so it was natural that our focus would be to considerably reduce scrap and waste. However, our environmental targets also include energy reduction. We strive to optimise our electricity usage and decrease gas and water consumption. This not only sends savings straight to the bottom line, but it is also good for the environment,” Pickering concluded.
“Achieving ISO14001 means a lot to us,” said Cy Wilkins, the company’s Managing Director and lean champion. “It helps build confidence amongst our partners and suppliers and testifies our commitment to continual improvement. Choosing to comply with this environmental standard also shows that Cressall is a responsible company that employees can be proud to work for.”
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