Resource efficiency case studies
These case studies showcase companies that are effectively reducing their resource-use and waste whilst gaining competitive advantage.
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Reed Elsevier – environmental data collection and footprinting
Reed Elsevier has measured its environmental impact since 2003. Its footprint covers greater than 75% of its operations by business turnover, and the company is now collecting GHG Protocol scope 3 data from its supply chain.
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BIO-HEALTH Ltd - Herbal Healthcare rooted in Green Climate Practice
Bio-Health introduce a range of easy, quick win initiatives to prove small changes give big results to climate change, community AND the bottom line.
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Adnams - Leaving footprints in the sand, not on the environment
Adnams leads its industry with carbon-neutral beer and an eco-efficient distribution centre and brewery that reduce waste,emissions and costs.
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Wragge & Co – Practical eco-efficient steps
Wragge & Co has taken practical eco-efficient steps and engaged employees on its environmental priorities, resulting in waste reductions and costs savings for the firm.
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Wates – Building on eco-efficiency
Construction company Wates Group has diverted 80% of its waste from landfill and worked with suppliers and customers to find waste-reduction opportunities.
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Toyota– Eco-efficient operations and products
Toyota places the environment at the heart of the business by maximising operational efficiency and leading the industry in the market for ‘eco-cars’.
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Nestlé – Minimising packaging and reusing waste
Nestlé UK & Ireland has saved energy, packaging and landfill costs by redesigning and reducing packaging, encouraging recycling and developing innovative uses for by-products.
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GlaxoSmithKline – Eco-efficient packaging
GlaxoSmithKline has increased the amount of recycled material in its drinks bottles and encouraged recycling at its manufacturing sites, increasing recycling to 95% while reducing waste disposal costs and landfill tax.
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United Utilities – Innovation to eco-efficiency
United Utilities is leading the way in environmental management, with an integrated carbon management system, innovative and sustainable use of waste and support for employees and customers for managing their own environmental impact.
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Diageo - Belfast and Runcorn Eco-Efficient Beer Packaging
Diageo’s beer packaging plants in Runcorn and Belfast have improved operational efficiency resulting in reduced waste, minimised packaging and reduced waste to landfill.
