The results of a third-party sustainability performance report shows that Utility Trailer Manufacturing has managed to cut emissions and improve sustainability at its manufacturing operations over the past two decades. Photo courtesy Utility Trailer Manufacturing
Report Reveals Utility Trailer’s Environmental and Sustainability Improvements
The results of a third-party sustainability performance report shows that Utility Trailer Manufacturing has managed to cut emissions from its manufacturing operations in several key categories.
The report was conducted by Ramboll, an engineering, design and consultancy company founded in Denmark. Using two decades of data from all five of Utility’s manufacturing plants in the U.S., the report provides insight into the benefits and impact of Utility’s effort to responsibly reduce their overall air emissions, waste and energy consumption.
With proactive green initiatives, Utility eliminated ozone-depleting emissions from their inject-foam insulation process and reduced their overall waste and emissions. Results show that Greenhouse Gas emissions decreased by 27%, Volatile Organic Compounds emissions were cut down 62%, and Hazardous Air Pollutants air emissions dropped 97%.
“We are honored to say that all Utility manufacturing plants are classified as Minor Sources of Emissions under the USEPA’s Clean Air Act regulations” said Brett Olsen, marketing manager for Utility. “We take pride in managing our production and manufacturing with integrity as it relates to forward-thinking environmental practices.”
To add to their reduced emissions, Utility also sources 100% of its wood from forests certified by the Sustainable Forest Initiative, and their focus on cardboard recycling yielded a 23% increase.
Utility was able to improve worker safety as well. The company’s recordable injuries decreased by 63%, while the most severe injuries declined by 67%, making it 31% lower than the industry average, according to the report.
Utility’s reductions to water, energy, and materials usage cut down costs, improved efficiency, and provided substantial financial savings for the company each year, according to the company.
“These results prove that our proactive initiatives are achieving a safer, smarter, and more sustainable workplace,” said Olsen. “By staying ahead of the curve, we are pursuing and implementing sustainable practices that better our employees, our environment, and best utilize our natural resources.”
Source: https://www.greenfleetmagazine.com/
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