Step 3: Carbon Footprint

10 years ago practically nobody knew what a carbon footprint was. These days it’s a term that everybody is familiar with. All forward-thinking businesses now recognise that reducing their carbon footprint is essential for the good of the planet. It’s a big, complex task but we are tackling it with the same commitment we have given to other sustainability issues.

We’ve looked closely at our manufacturing processes, our buildings and also our travel policies. Substantial amounts of carbon savings have already been achieved through the use of ‘Go to Meeting’ technology that has seen us reduce company travel both in the UK and abroad.

We are also making sure that new sites are built to environmentally sound standards. With all of our new buildings scoring 9/10 under the BREEAM method of assessment we will see significant improvements in energy efficiency as we move forward. In line with Altro’s overall commitment to innovation we are constantly looking at new ways to improve performance and ultimately reduce our carbon footprint.