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“Imust remind all thosewho are sourcing PPE, that it is a highly regulated sector and itemsmustmeet the required British standards. Professional clothing is a life-saving industry and all employers have a responsibility tomake sure their people are dressed correctly.” PCIAW’swebsite has a free tendering portal, however,Ashby said during the crisis buyers arewelcome to email her teamdirectly and theywill supportwhere they can, adding:“That’swhywe’re here, that’s whatwe do.” The surge in demand for protective clothing has again raised the issue that not all items fitwomen correctly,with complaints fromfrontline medical stafftreatingCovid-19 patientsmaking headlines in the
mainstreammedia.This echoes long-standing concerns fromwomen in thewater industrywho have not been providedwith appropriate kit. Ashby said thiswas unfortunate:“Purchasing companies owe a duty of care to their employees.When purchasing PPE, it is their responsibility
to advise the supplier ofwhat theywant in terms of volume and fit. There are choices. If PPE is not fitted correctly it is ineffective and
dangerous.Do get in touchwith us andwewill try to help you.” LilaThompson said:“Thewater industry provides a critical service and it is absolutely essentialworkers have the correct clothing to keep
themsafe.As the representative for theUK supplier community, British Water is doing all it can to supportmembers in these unprecedented circumstances. “The guidancewe have received fromYvette and PCIAWis invaluable. We understand that demandmay have an effect on both availability and pricing of protective clothing and equipment but once again, the PCIAWcan help you steer through these challenges.” PCIAWis the onlyUKworldwide sector-specific trade body devoted to themulti-faceted professional clothing industry.
Grundfos drive towards the future G
rundfos have announced that they plan to replace about 2600 company
vehicles to all-electric versions by the end of 2025. The initiative is part of the company’s ambition to reduce its own CO2 emissions by 50%by 2025 and become 'climate positive' by 2030. Grundfos company cars emit 14.500 tons CO2-e per year, while production in comparison in 2019 emitted 80.068 tons. Although cars are a relatively small part of the overall footprint, it is important to Grundfos to make an environmental difference where possible. Already known for
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their pioneering solutions to theworld's water and climate challenges, including innovative products aswell as applying the most sustainable technologies to their pump portfolio, this is a natural progression for them.
This complete transition to all-electric vehicles will happen on a rolling basis. By making the transition to electric vehicles, Grundfos also joins EV100, an initiative of the Climate Group, which brings together forward-looking companies committed to accelerating the transition to electric vehicles and making electric transport the new norm.
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