The Business Exchange Bath & Somerset Issue 12: Summer 2019 | Page 32

Hawker Joinery’s green commitment Mitchell Thomas, commercial director at Bath-based Hawker Joinery, tells us why his firm is committed to the green agenda. Do you have a Sustainability and Environmental Policy? Of course. Joinery is an integral part of the construction industry and the manufacturing process of the timber we use affects the environment. It’s important to us that whilst we provide a quality product, we’re not damaging our planet. What do you do to ensure your business is green? We only use FSC Certified timber, so you can rest assured that we are part of a system that supports sustainable forest management to avoid forest degradation. Using FSC timber also protects the human aspect of the process, addressing a number of relevant issues including labour exploitation, discrimination, forced labour, child labour and human trafficking. We only choose the timber types that have less carbon footprint from seed to manufacture in our workshop. And we take great care in making a product that will last with less ongoing maintenance; we can offer a window with a sustainably sourced timber and a paint coat that lasts 12-15 years. We are also continuing to monitor our manufacturing process in the workshop and make changes where needed to boost productivity with less waste. How you can help You can help protect the environment too by choosing timber windows or doors for your property or project, rather than Aluminium or U-PVC, as the production process for these materials are damaging to our environment. Our eyes are on the bigger picture. We only have one world to live in. Hawker Joinery is proud to be making steps to look after it. [email protected] 01225 858233 For more info: www.hawker-joinery.co.uk Bath Racecourse holds 12th annual Property & Construction Raceday Bath Racecourse has announced its sell-out Property and Construction Raceday will return in 2019 on Monday 30 September. Now in its 12th year, the Property and Construction Raceday welcomes more than 300 high-profile movers and shakers within the industry each year. Attendees not only get to enjoy premier raceday hospitality and a day’s exciting horseracing at the Somerset track but also benefit from exclusive networking opportunities. Jo Hall, Executive Director at Bath Racecourse, said, “Since inception, the Property and Construction Raceday has always been hugely popular within the industry. We’ve been privileged to welcome some of the UK’s leading property and construction businesses to an afternoon that’s not only great fun 32 but provides a unique chance for these companies to network and build relationships with clients, employees and suppliers. The feedback we’ve received about the event is always hugely positive so I’m delighted to have the date set for the 2019 event.” Hospitality packages are competitively priced and include everything you need for the afternoon - a delicious three-course meal, unlimited bar of beer, wines and soft drinks and hospitality entry tickets. Packages for 10 guests cost under £1,000. In addition, there are a limited number of unique VIP options that also include race sponsorship, THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2019 a business profile in the Business Exchange, advertising during the event and exclusive Parade Ring access pre-and post-race for guests to experience being at the heart of the sport. Companies looking to be part of this special event should contact Gemma Tuck at Bath Racecourse on 01225 424609 or [email protected]