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colmore Group, one of the UK’s leading organisations supplying the professional electrical contracting sector, has been awarded 141001 certification. The certification covers group companies Scolmore International, ESP, Ovia and Uncrimp.
ISO14001 certification for Scolmore Group companies S
ISO14001 is the internationally recognised standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and provides a framework for organisations to design and implement an EMS and continually improve their environmental performance. This achievement comes at a time when the company is committed to embedding corporate sustainability into the culture, strategy and day-to-day operation across the Scolmore Group of companies.
By adhering to the ISO14001 standard, Scolmore Group has demonstrated that it is taking proactive measures to minimise its environmental footprint, comply with relevant legal requirements, and achieve its environmental objectives. The framework encompasses various aspects, from resource usage and waste management to
monitoring environmental performance and involving stakeholders in environmental commitments.
At a time of increasing global challenges and heightened environmental consciousness, organisations have a crucial role to play. ISO14001 offers a structured approach for businesses to address these pressing concerns. As well as signalling a commitment to regulatory compliance and to ongoing environmental improvement, the adoption of this standard also serves to enhance an
Jaguar Land Rover ramps up recruitment with 250 new electrification jobs
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aguar Land Rover is recruiting 250 electrification engineers to work at its Gaydon and Whitley facilities. The roles will further propel the development of JLR’s next generation pure electric vehicles launching by 2030 under its Reimagine strategy. Within the 250 new roles, the luxury car manufacturer is specifically recruiting over 40 battery engineering roles, working across disciplines including advanced energy storage systems, battery cell design, and cell stack assemblies, as well as hardware and software essential to battery and electrical systems. These roles will be dedicated to JLR’s next generation vehicle architectures. These additional roles will strengthen JLR’s core
competencies in battery cell chemistry, design and systems, reinforcing a modern BEV value chain covering Agratas’ Somerset gigafactory which will supply cells to JLR as the main anchor customer.
The remaining roles span specialisms in propulsion, including propulsion
software, calibration and controls, HV system integration, electrical system component design and more. Aspects of the roles will also focus on improving fast charging experiences for JLR clients.
All 250 roles are now live and accepting applications online for global candidates with the relevant skills. Thomas Mueller, JLR executive director of product engineering, said: “As we continue to invest in our facilities, we are now seeking very talented people to help us develop advancements in propulsion technology that will underpin our next generation modern luxury vehicles.” Freddy Gunnarsson, JLR cell design manager, added: “This is an exciting opportunity for battery chemistry experts to help define the next generation of electrical powertrains.”
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organisation’s reputation, demonstrating a commitment to a sustainable future, blending environmental responsibility with strategic business growth. Manuela Robino-Courtney, group legal and compliance manager with Scolmore Group, said: “Achieving ISO14001 certification demonstrates a firm commitment to reducing our environmental impact throughout all parts of our business.” It shows our employees, customers and stakeholders how important the environment is t o Scolmore Group and I would like to thank all those in the organisation who have worked so hard behind the scenes to make this happen. We had excellent contributions from across all areas of the business and suggestions for improvements have been taken on board. Everyone has been keen to embrace our sustainable approach. “We will continue to maintain and improve our environmental management systems in order to continue meeting the rigorous ISO 14001 criteria for years to come.”
Ansell extends its Comfort downlight range
downlights, Ansell Lighting has unveiled the latest addition to its aptly named Comfort range. The first surface mountable luminaire in the collection, the Comfort EVO Surface is an economic high-performance light that delivers extensive glare control for the visual ease of building occupants.
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Available in both black and white finishes, the innovative downlight is designed for use in both commercial and healthcare environments. IP44-rated, it is robust and durable, featuring polycarbonate housing and unique thermal management technology for an optimum lifespan.
xtending its popular collection of low-glare
The Comfort EVO Surface also offers users a range of functional options including a choice of two power outputs and is CCT selectable between 3000K and 4000K. OCTO, dimmable, standard emergency and self- test emergency options are also available. A five-year warranty is offered on all Comfort EVO Surface models.
Mark Abbott, managing director at Ansell Lighting, said: “The Comfort EVO Surface, is a great addition to our renowned Comfort range. It offers users all of the performance and functionality they’d expect from our Comfort recessed downlights but in a surface mounted form, catering to a more diverse range of applications.”
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