Scottish Leather Group publishes environmental report
06/08/2012
The report signposts seven areas of environmental performance development and covers the group’s approach to supply chains, corporate responsibility, uses of energy, water, renewable energy and waste.
Following a £6.1 million investment in a thermal energy plant in 2010, a further £1.3 million was invested this year in an ultra filtration plant - the group’s first step towards recycling water.
Dr Warren Bowden, environment director of Scottish Leather Group, commented of the low carbon stance: “This philosophy has enabled the group to further reduce the carbon footprint per hide alongside significantly increased volumes, costs for utilities and waste disposal.”
The report outlines the improvements made in the use of energy and waste, with increased usage of renewable heat in place of fossil fuels, representing a 30% reduction. The group has increased general recycling and aims to reuse 100% of waste in the future.
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