A Nelson based engineering company says it has reduced two carbon emissions by 80 per cent by minimising energy usage and sourcing energy from renewable sources.
Engineering solutions provider ELE Advanced Technologies (ELE) is based on the Lomeshaye Business Park and produces complex, high-integrity components for some of the biggest original equipment manufacturers in the world.
The company said it introduced an 'energy optimisation programme' utilising digital diagnostic tools to reduce the energy needed to power its machinery by 20 per cent.
The business also installed photovoltaic solar panels to enable it to generate up to 37 per cent of its own clean energy, with the remaining energy used on-site coming from alternative renewable sources.
The manufacturing facility site also features electric vehicle charging points free to use for all employees. A streamlined waste management system has also reduced the level of waste produced and increased repurposing and recycling rates so that 88 per cent of the waste it produces now avoids landfill.
CEO of ELE Advanced Technologies, David Stanley said: “Our customers may be some of the biggest blue-chip companies in the world, but they still have a steep journey ahead of them in achieving net zero by 2050 – through what they make and how they make it.
“We may have gone early in terms of leading the way for the rest of the supply chain, however we believe this is the right thing to do and our customers value our responsible and collaborative approach.”
David added: “Scope three now involves us looking into how we can support reduction of carbon emissions generated by our supply chain as a result of our operations.
“This will undoubtedly be the most challenging aspect of our sustainability journey.
"However, ELE already has excellent working relationships with its supply chain, so we’re already one step ahead than most, and look forward to working with our suppliers to explore the difference we can make together.”
“ELE’s culture is one of ‘making things possible’; this ethos will ensure we continue to make a difference in advancing technology for the benefit of future generations.”
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