Clearview National February 2019 - Issue 207 | Page 65

HARDWARE& SECURITY
Seeking the
most sustainable
supply chain
» » WINDOW AND DOOR
sector fastener specialist Rapierstar
has embarked on a number of
new initiatives to help reduce
the environmental impact of its
operations and further strengthen
its credentials as a responsible
supply chain partner.
David Furness, MD of
Rapierstar said: “Every business
in the supply chain can play
a part in minimising carbon
emissions by making incremental
environmental improvements,
which collectively add up to make
a significant global difference.
Implemented as part of its
latest environmental strategy
are a series of changes at
its Star Business Park HQ,
warehouse and distribution
centre in Cheshire. Here, better
management of waste water
has been prioritised with the
installation of three new water
treatment plants, which will turn
waste water from the complex
into drinking quality water for
release into a nearby brook. An
additional new oil capture tank
that recycles brown water for
further treatment from the large
car parking area has also been
installed.
Inside the building, Rapierstar
has installed a dynamic lighting
solution throughout its warehouse
– where more than one billion
window and door fasteners are
stocked – and packing area. This
has provided an energy saving
of over 90%, by operating at
only a sub 10% background
lighting level before responding
immediately to any vehicular
or personnel movement and
switching to full luminaire level.
And, packaging now utilises
recycled packing chippings in
all customer orders that are
despatched, helping to reduce
reliance on new packaging
materials.
With transport being one of
most significant contributors to
carbon emissions, Rapierstar’s
environmental strategy works to
both inspire behaviour change
and utilise new technology. Staff
are already getting involved in car
sharing and, for those who live
locally, cycling to work is being
actively encouraged.
As electric vehicle technology
advances rapidly, Rapierstar has
ensured that drivers of 100%
electric vehicles – visitors and staff
– can now charge up whilst on
site with the installation of a new
rapid charging point. This has also
enabled the company to add a
plug in electric vehicle to its fleet,
which will be used to provide
emissions-free transportation
on the final leg for the many
visitors to Star Business Park who
travel via Manchester Airport or
mainline railway stations.
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