Landscape & Urban Design Issue 55 2022 | Page 71

SUSTAINABILITY have introduced further initiatives which include using variable speed drivers across the plant , consuming less electricity at start up , replacing lighting with LED bulbs and using Intelligent Wrapping Technology to select the best wrapping solution for each product , focusing on stability and efficiency .” Paul Evans , Works Director at Instarmac Group plc .
By adapting our manufacturing processes to utilise the most sustainable procedures possible , UltraScape are delighted to report that in 2020 , their carbon footprint was measured at 3303.53 tonnes per CO 2
E – a 16 % improvement compared to the previous year .
The environmental improvements to UltraScape ’ s manufacturing and office facilities do not end there . In February 2021 , UltraScape invested over £ 420,000 to install 3,771sqm of solar panels at their Tamworth based premises . The power generated by the high specification solar panels will be converted into electricity for use at their site and is also predicted to save at least 36,000kw per month .
What ’ s more , research is also underway to install more solar panels across the wider Instarmac group infrastructure and properties .
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