| A report on last week’s networking event at PVL’s Burgess Hill Factory Another well-attended event with over 40 delegates and a great buffet breakfast kindly provided by PVL. We listened to two presentations which covered very different aspects of sustainability. We also learnt that by adopting clear sustainability policies a business can differentiate itself from its competitors. Many organisations are now working to reduce their Scope 3 emissions in order to help mitigate climate change. Procurement departments of larger businesses and government bodies heed such efforts. Forward-looking businesses at every scale take note. |
 Nick Broom explained more about the company’s various initiatives to reduce waste, including a sector specific collective scheme to recycle otherwise difficult to recycle waste: waxed paper. In addition, the vehicle wrapping materials they use have undergone significant change and are far more environmentally friendly. He also explained how, when they took over the premises last year, all the lighting was converted to LED. Later during the tours I noticed how a lot of their factory was powered by compressed air. There were several sizeable, energy-efficient units from a very local supplier, HPC spotted in the main production room. PVL have invested heavily in new capital equipment, switching from a German to a British supplier, it’s led to a 30% uptick in productivity with the new equipment and better use of sheet materials, This new UK supplier is more attuned to collaboration. We also squeezed in a short impromptu presentation from Kat Crisp about the Young Green Sussex Challenge , as this readies itself for launch in 2025. Rachel Birrell-Gray from The Adelphi Group of Companies was also on hand as one of its major supporters. You’ll hear a lot more about this in the months to come. Below a few snapshots of our delegates during various phases of the morning’s event. |
 One of several large production rooms we toured  Interesting KPI monitoring charts were keenly spotted by Glen Smith from Adelphi  Another popular event from BHBPA |
 Glen Smith from The Adelphi Group of Companies gave his first ever business presentation with much aplomb, explaining their Environmentally Responsible Purchasing policy. As a forward-thinking association we offer these opportunities to allow less experienced staff the chance to hone their presentation skills, it’s invaluable experience that can be applied in many situations. |
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