BroxapBroxap has been named the winner in the ‘Environmental Practices’ category of the Scotland Excel Awards.
As an official supplier of litter and recycling bins to Scotland’s public sector, the company which manufactures street furniture; shelters, canopies and covered walkways, cycle parking infrastructure and outdoor gym and playground equipment, has invested heavily in introducing more sustainable working practices in addition to easy-to-use recycling solutions.
The award recognises its work to reduce waste, cut carbon emissions and lower energy consumption through a continuous investment programme in sustainable manufacturing systems. the company has also developed a system for keeping existing materials and resources in circulation for longer at its production facility and locations where it is implementing recycling-on-the-go infrastructure.
As we strive to achieve our net zero targets, this award recognises the commitment Broxap has made to invest in and develop innovative strategies around waste management, energy consumption, emissions, biodiversity and responsible procurement
Stuart Angus, Regional Sales Director for Scotland, says: “As an official supplier of litter bins and recycling bins to Scotland’s public sector through the Scotland Excel procurement framework, our products aim to make a positive impact, improving the natural and built environment for current and future generations.
“And through our investment programme, ‘Project Transform’, we aim to lead by example, putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do.
“As we strive to achieve our net zero targets, this award recognises the commitment Broxap has made to invest in and develop innovative strategies around waste management, energy consumption, emissions, biodiversity and responsible procurement.
“The changes we are making are accelerating our progress towards our goals and reducing our environmental impact while maintaining high levels of product quality and service for our clients.”
Broxap’s 125,000 sq. ft manufacturing facility in North Staffordshire has also been upgraded with an automated powder coating line that generates no wastewater, a fibre laser cutting machine which uses a third less energy than CO2 counterparts, and briquetting technology to convert shavings and sawdust into bales that are burned cleanly in heater units.
[I]t is important for us to recognise the vital role of businesses that go the extra mile when providing goods and services through our portfolio of frameworks.
Scotland Excel’s Chief Executive, Julie Welsh, says: “As the national centre of procurement expertise for local government, it is important for us to recognise the vital role of businesses that go the extra mile when providing goods and services through our portfolio of frameworks.
“Suppliers to our contracts deliver value for money for the public while implementing innovative approaches to benefit the public sector and communities, and its right and fitting that we take the time to recognise those who demonstrate excellence when supporting delivery of essential services.”
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