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AMBITIOUS SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS FOCUS ON OPERATIONS AND PEOPLE
» FREEFOAM, A LEADING MANUFACturer of innovative building products, has announced its Sustainability Targets as part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at creating long-term value for stakeholders while addressing environmental and social challenges.
Freefoam has always been at the forefront of best practice and continuous improvement, holding ISO’ s 9001, 14001 and 45001 in addition to an Ecovardis rating in the top 6 % of companies. These goals are the natural extension to Freefoam’ s long-standing commitment to quality and sustainability.
The newly unveiled targets are designed to be achieved by the end of 2030, unless otherwise specified, and focus on two key categories: Operations and People. These initiatives underscore Freefoam’ s commitment to responsible business practices and align with its vision for a more sustainable future.
Under Operations, Freefoam is taking significant steps to reduce its carbon footprint, with goals to cut Direct and Indirect emissions by 15 % from a 2022 baseline. Water conservation is another critical focus, with aims to reduce mains water usage by 30 % and implement closed-loop water systems in all manufacturing plants by 2027. Additionally, Freefoam is working towards zero waste to landfill by 2030 and a 15 % reduction in general waste.
On the energy front, the company plans to transition entirely to renewable electricity and eliminate reliance on non-Bio LPG fuels for forklift operations.
In the People category, Freefoam is prioritizing employee wellbeing, safety, and development. The company has committed to reducing its Annual Injury
AUTUMN OPEN DAY DATES FOR THE DIARY
Incident Rate( AIIR) by 10 % year-on-year and ensuring each employee receives at least 18 hours of training per year by 2027. Furthermore, 5 % of the workforce will be placed on structured training pathways, including graduate, apprenticeship, and work experience programs.
Ethical standards also remain a top priority, with targets to ensure 100 % of employees with company email accounts receive IT security awareness training and to maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward corruption and bribery.
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» HÖRMANN TRUEDOR IS OPENING its doors once again this Autumn, inviting the industry to an exclusive behind-thescenes look at one of the most advanced composite door manufacturing facilities in the UK.
Taking place in September and November – Tuesday 16th September and Tuesday 11th November- the Open Days will be hosted at the IG Doors manufacturing plant in South Wales. Attendees can choose from either a morning or afternoon session, offering flexibility to suit busy schedules.
The Open Days will provide an opportunity to experience first-hand the 200,000 sq ft automation and production technology that underpins Hörmann Truedor’ s composite door offering. Guided tours will allow visitors to follow the entire production process highlighting why Hörmann Truedor stands out in the market as the only volume GRP composite door manufacturer to produce its own door slab in the UK.
The event provides the chance to meet with the Hörmann Truedor team and discuss the company’ s latest innovations, service offerings, and support available to its trade partners. All attending companies will also gain exclusive access to discounts worth up to a total of £ 1000 which will be redeemable against the Hörmann Truedor composite door range and the company’ s online Door Designer.
David O’ Mara, Marketing Manager at Hörmann, commented:“ We’ re excited to once again offer the industry the chance to come along to our manufacturing base in South Wales. These Open Days
offer a unique opportunity to see our cutting-edge production facility in action and understand what makes Hörmann Truedor different. The feedback from previous events has been extremely positive, particularly regarding the scale of our operation and the quality-driven investment we’ ve made.
“ With limited spaces available, we encourage early booking to secure your place- whether you’ re a new customer or looking to strengthen your existing partnership with us.”
To find out more and reserve a place at one of the Open Days www. hormannevents. co. uk / hormann-truedor-openday-1, scan the QR code or call 01530 516868.
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