North-East HSEQ consultancy supports greener future for global group

New technology aims to reduce energy consumption in household appliances by a third

Aberdeenshire HSEQ consultancy, Quensh, has helped a global industrial group to analyse its operations with the aim of reducing environmental impact.

Quensh, based in Ellon with additional offices in Western Australia, has supported leading refrigeration group Bundy Refrigeration (Bundy) to conduct a worldwide audit of its operations over a six-month period.

Bundy Refrigeration is owned by Grandholm Management Solutions, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen with manufacturing facilities in Brazil, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Turkey. The company, which employs 1000 people, specialises in the design, manufacture and supply of heat transfer and cooling systems for the world’s major original refrigeration manufacturers.

After completing the analysis, Bundy developed targets for all plants, with each plant utilising the experience of other countries in order to reduce energy and water usage and lower emissions. The information gathered forms part of the CDP disclosure system which will meet customer demands and forthcoming regulations for environmental performance.

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.

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 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 taken 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 begun an impressive programme to develop new products which will reduce energy usage. New wing tube technology developed by Bundy is expected to reduce energy consumption in domestic appliances by almost a third.”

The audit and target setting are part of Bundy’s ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, which includes a dedicated global team, Bundy Green. The initiative was set up to focus on the impact of European energy directives and greenhouse gas emissions, and to use the group’s expertise to develop products to meet these challenges.

Chris McGeehan, CEO 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.”

For further information visit www.quenshspecialists.co.uk

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