At Adcock they strive to provide cooling and heating solutions that are sustainable with minimal environmental impact. Not only that, they are forward-thinking with the way they run their own business on a day-to-day basis to reduce the carbon footprint. SHEQ Manager ensures Adcock meets stringent environmental and quality levels too:
“Adcock is joining the drive force to promote sustainable growth and address global warming, along with other environmental challenges associated with our societal desires and demands. This includes combatting the overuse of precious fossil fuels. We endeavor to learn how to use our resources more wisely, ‘kick the addiction’ and turn to alternative energy sources with fewer associated environmental impacts.”
Renewable energy source
Bob Wright, SHEQ Manager, Adcock, said: “With 12 regional offices, we have many buildings to manage sustainably and many people to keep comfortably warm (or cool!) To this end, we have installed solar panels on many of our premises to produce our own heating and to reduce our energy consumption. Solar energy is a truly renewable energy source and produces no pollution or greenhouse gases.”
The photovoltaic panels work throughout the year as they require daylight from the sun"
“Despite the British weather, the photovoltaic panels work throughout the year as they require daylight from the sun, not heat. Just like the solutions we recommend to customers, we also use state-of-the-art technology with our own environmental control plant (within all our premises) and ground source air heat pumps. Powered by renewable energy extracted from the air outside to efficiently warm a building, these air source heat pumps are better for the environment and can provide 4-5kW for every 1kW of energy bought.”
Air conditioning systems
They gather information on fuel and energy usage throughout the business, which allows Adcock to consider all opportunities with regard to minimizing the operational impact on the environment. For example, with so many engineers out on the road, they track, monitor and review vehicle usage to calculate fuel demands and emissions.
All vehicles are currently satellite tracked and monitored for driving behavior to provide data trends that help us understand - and consequently minimize - the impact. They practice what they preach, too! As well as maintaining customers’ air conditioning systems, they maintain their own fleet of modern vans and cars in line with manufacturers’ guidelines to keep them running smoothly and efficiently.
Eliminating unnecessary paperwork
It’s revolutionized the way they do business, benefitting engineers, customers and the environment alike
Besides the obvious environmental adaptations, there are other small changes businesses can make to be more sustainable. They limit unnecessary travel, for example, by conducting meetings via Skype (or equivalent apps) where possible, and storage of data is made securely on cloud-based software systems – driving down the need to for hard copy alternatives and superfluous use of paper.
They have invested in Inkwrx to eliminate unnecessary paperwork for site visits, enabling them to email copies of digital documents and photos immediately to clients and branches. It’s revolutionized the way they do business, benefitting engineers, customers and the environment alike.
Environmental management system
Adcock is certified with ISO 14001 to UKAS standards for installation, service and maintenance of refrigeration and environmental control equipment. ISO 14001:2015 is for organizations operating in any industry. It sets out the criteria for an environmental management system and maps out a framework that a company or organization can follow to set up an effective environmental management system.
Their ISO 14001:2015 certification assures management, employees and external stakeholders that environmental aspects and impact are being measured and improved. They are also accredited to RECOM elite and many other externally audited certification and accreditation bodies where environmental considerations are made.
Compliance related methods
All staff are educated on current regulations and compliance related methods around their operational remit
Continuing professional development is undertaken by all engineers to keep their knowledge fresh – there’s always something new to learn in the world of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, considering emerging technologies and environmental initiatives. Regular and detailed training is carried out at their training center in Kings Lynn, providing staff with the underpinning and critical knowledge required to work competently.
All staff are educated on current regulations and compliance related methods around their operational remit. When choosing business partners, they undertake due diligence that extends to ensuring they meet the sustainability standards. Their supply chains both up and downstream are encouraged to act responsibly and demonstrate their commitment to the sustainable development of the environment in all areas.
They are pleased that many customers share their mission to reduce their carbon footprint and they are keen to provide heating and cooling solutions that are energy efficient, clean and green whilst performing to the highest standards.
