The manufacturer, which produces essential plumbing and drainage systems across four UK sites, has appointed renewable energy specialists Ørsted, to supply natural gas and 100% renewable electricity energy from April 2019.
The renewable electricity will come from Ørsted’s 11 operational UK wind farms and is certified by REGOs (Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin) – official validation that each kWh of energy is provided by a renewable source.
The new energy supply will see Wavin reduce its CO2 emissions by 13.7 tonnes a year – the same weight as the bell, Big Ben.
Philip Swancott, category manager for services at Wavin, said: “For Wavin, sustainability has become a driver for value creation. Ultimately, we want to deliver products that meet our own sustainability demands and those of our customer, the government and society.
“Ørsted was a clear choice to be our supplier following a robust procurement process. They’re committed to helping us to towards a sustainable future, assisting in reducing our overall consumption through efficiency, energy management and optimising onsite generation assets.”
The new energy supply will cover Wavin’s four sites at Hazelhead, Chippenham, Forest Works and Doncaster for three years.
Ashley Phillips, managing director at Ørsted Sales (UK) Ltd said: “It’s exciting that Wavin, a large and trusted UK supplier, is placing such strong emphasis on sustainability. At Ørsted, we want to drive the transition to low-carbon energy systems in the UK, and support businesses like Wavin that share this ambition of creating a greener energy future.”
