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Kooltech becomes carbon neutral K


ooltech has partnered with Carbon Neutral Britain to measure and offset its carbon


footprint and to become a Certified Carbon Neutral Business. In the UK businesses account for 85% of total emissions, making corporate action the highest priority in terms of helping stop climate change. ‘We believe it is important that we take responsibility for the impact our business has on the environment, do our bit to tackle climate change and to grow the business sustainably into the future,’ said a Kooltech spokesperson. ‘We have fully offset our carbon footprint by investing in Woodland projects around the world


Yorkshire woodland management.


from the atmosphere.’ These projects are Verra – Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), Gold Standard – Voluntary Emission Reductions (VER) projects and United Nations – Certified Emission Reduction (CER) projects which


and locally within the UK, removing CO2


are three of the most regulated offsetting standards in the world. These standards ensure all measurements, and tonnes of CO²


are accurate, and verified. Kooltech’s carbon footprint has


been calculated following the ISO 14064 and the GHG Emissions


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Completing the process of calculating the company’s carbon footprint will help it manage emissions for the present and the future. Kooltech’s goal is to not just offset, but also reduce emissions wherever possible.


Bundy forges ahead towards greener cooling R


efrigeration specialist Bundy Group (Bundy) is heading towards greener cooling


after conducting a worldwide audit of its operations. The business was supported by HSEQ specialists Quensh to analyse its operations over a six-month period. Bundy, which is owned by Glasgow-based Grandholm Production Services and has manufacturing facilities in Brazil, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Turkey, underwent the extensive analysis of its activities, in order to provide a baseline from which to reduce its environmental impact. Bundy, which employs 1000 people, specialises in the design, manufacture and supply of heat transfer and cooling systems for the world’s major domestic and commercial refrigeration appliance manufacturers. The analysis called upon personnel at every facility to challenge energy and water usage, waste, and emissions. The information gathered formed part of the CDP disclosure report to meet customer demands and forthcoming


regulations for environmental performance.


After completing the analysis, Bundy developed targets for all locations, with each plant utilising the experience of other countries in order to reduce energy and water usage and lower emissions. As part of its targets, Bundy is committed to putting measures in place to save on average 4.4% of its annual energy consumption between now and 2030.


The audit and target setting are


part of the company’s ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, led by a dedicated global team, Bundy Green. The initiative was established in 2018 to focus on the impact of European energy directives and greenhouse gas emissions. The group is also in the process of developing products to meet these challenges, using its technology expertise.


Quensh, which has been offering HSEQ services for over 15 years, offers a unique suite of services to support businesses to manage their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) compliance. This


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bespoke service runs in conjunction with Quensh’s existing HSEQ consultancy offering to connect with existing management systems in a bid to strengthen clients’ future sustainability targets. Donna Hutchison, of Quensh


Specialists, said: “The audit undertaken by Bundy was extremely ambitious as it involved five different countries and six different locations. Each Bundy plant conducted a thorough analysis of its energy and water usage, and it was fascinating to see how much progress had already been made in order to reduce consumption. In Brazil, water is being recycled, and this is an activity which will be replicated across other Bundy plants. Furthermore, the company has already began an impressive programme to develop new products which will reduce energy usage. New wing tube technology developed by Bundy is expected to significantly reduce energy consumption in domestic appliances.”


Chris McGeehan, chief executive for Bundy added: “As a large


company we are committed to playing our part in protecting our planet. There are 1.5 billion domestic refrigerators and freezers in operation and this is forecast to rise. Commercial refrigeration accounts for 90 million units worldwide.


“Refrigeration production involves large-scale manufacturing and as such it is important that we take stock of our energy consumption and make every effort to reduce it where we can. The CDP disclosure report is an important step towards doing that and I am delighted that the whole team has actively supported these goals and works every day to identify areas of improvement.


“Additionally, we are making excellent progress on developing new products which will change the way cooling and refrigeration systems use energy. With over 60 years of experience, Bundy is in a good position to be able to lead the way in reducing energy and waste, and we look forward to working with our customers to provide industry-leading solutions.”


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Protocol Accounting Standard, the two largest and most recognised methods for carbon footprint calculation in the world. These calculations include direct emissions from Kooltech delivery vehicles, indirect emissions such as electricity and gas usage, staff working from home, business travel, staff commuting and waste etc., ensuring that all business activities and deliveries are fully offset and carbon neutral.


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