Case Studies

Total articles found: 38

• Losehill Hall Woodchip Boiler

  Title:	Losehill Hall Woodchip Boiler
  	Case Study
  Categories:	Emissions standards | Case Studies
  Author:	Losehill Hall
  Published:	20 June 2007
  Abstract:	The old gas boilers which were housed in the Losehill Hall cellar were over 30 years old and needed to be replaced. Losehill Hall tries to reduce its environmental impact where possible, so looked for a more environmentally friendly system that would supply its heating and hot water. Losehill Hall Woodchip... (53 words total)

• Reducing weight, reducing cost: lightweighting can ends

  Title:	Reducing weight, reducing cost: lightweighting can ends
  	Case Study
  Categories:	Resource Efficiency | Food | Case Studies
  Author:	WRAP and Heinz
  Published:	16 February 2007
  Abstract:	WRAP worked with Heinz to reduce the amount of material used in its can ends and can bodies, and ultimately the amount of household waste produced. This project has established a new lightweight benchmark for can ends resulting in substantial cost savings in materials, reduced producer responsibility and logistic costs... (132 words total)

• Big Ticks

  Title:	Big Ticks
  	Case Study
  Categories:	Case Studies
  Author:	Various/IEMA
  Published:	25 September 2006
  Abstract:	The EDF Energy Environmental Impact Award 2006, in association with the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment, recognises companies that achieve positive environmental impact through their operations and activities. This selection of case studies in these pages are taken from the ‘Big Ticks’ awarded through the EDF Energy Environmental Impact Award,... (326 words total)

• Kirklees Metropolitan Council — Case Study 2006

  Title:	Kirklees Metropolitan Council — Case Study 2006
  	Case Study
  Categories:	Case Studies
  Author:	KMC
  Organisation:	Kirklees Metropolitan Council
  Published:	03 July 2006
  Abstract:	Kirklees has created a network of officers to disseminate environmental information and improvement. Known as Environmental Cascade Officers or ECOs, these form a network stretching across the authority. The network was started in 1998, has grown organically over the years and now has 310 members. The Environmental Cascade Officer Network was developed... (147 words total)

• Boots – Carbon management, Environmental logistics and product stewardship

  Title:	Boots – Carbon management, Environmental logistics and product stewardship
  	Case Study
  Categories:	Energy and carbon management | Retail | Case Studies
  Author:	BitC
  Published:	18 November 2005
  Abstract:	Boots Group plc is the UK’s leading health and beauty retailer and manufacturer, and has a fast-growing international consumer healthcare business. The company has grown to over 68,000 staff and 1,400 stores, with sales of over £5 billion. Boots case studies.doc (58.5 KB, 09 February 2012) Boots case studies.pdf (76.83 KB, 09 February 2012)

• Zurich Financial Services - sustainable transport planning

  Title:	Zurich Financial Services - sustainable transport planning
  	Case Study
  Categories:	Resource Efficiency | Case Studies | Banking/Financial Services
  Author:	BitC
  Published:	18 November 2005
  Abstract:	Zurich is an insurance-based financial services company providing investment, protection, pensions and insurance for employers, business and personal customers and brokers. One of the world’s leading financial services groups, Zurich employs 57,000 staff in more than 50 countries. Nearly 15% of its staff is based in the UK. Zurich - Sustainable Transport... (62 words total)

• BAA – Sustainable Construction at Terminal 5

  Title:	BAA – Sustainable Construction at Terminal 5
  	Case Study
  Categories:	Resource Efficiency | Aviation | Case Studies
  Author:	BitC
  Published:	18 November 2005
  Abstract:	In the next 11 years, BAA will invest over £8 billion in its south east UK airports alone including Terminal 5 at Heathrow. The biggest construction site in Europe, building began in September 2002 and the new Terminal is scheduled to open in 2008. It is a £4.2 billion investment that will take 37 million person-hours to... (115 words total)

• Seven Trent Climate Change Adaptation

  Title:	Seven Trent Climate Change Adaptation
  	Case Study
  Categories:	Energy and carbon management | Case Studies | Water | Energy
  Author:	BitC
  Published:	18 November 2005
  Abstract:	Severn Trent is an environmental services company, climate change will have a major impact on its operations. Moreover, the company is a significant emitter of greenhouse gases. Methane, a by-product of the decomposition of organic material at Biffa’s landfill sites, and from sludge digestion at Severn Trent Water’s... (69 words total)

• Eco-design - Data Acquisition Unit

  Title:	Eco-design - Data Acquisition Unit
  	Case Study
  Categories:	Eco-Design | Case Studies | Manufacturing
  Author:	Smiths - Kelvin Hughes Limited
  Published:	12 October 2005
  Abstract:	The data acquisition unit processes a wide range of navigational and operational data to assist the safe and efficient management of seagoing vessels. Information from global positioning systems and satellite navigation systems is used to track a vessel's exact location on an electronic chart display system. Charts are stored on... (70 words total)

• Eco-design - Lightweight Chemical Detector

  Title:	Eco-design - Lightweight Chemical Detector
  	Case Study
  Categories:	Eco-Design | Case Studies | Manufacturing
  Author:	miths Aerospace - Electronic Systems
  Published:	12 October 2005
  Abstract:	The lightweight chemical detector simultaneously detects, identifies and differentiates between types of chemical warfare agents at below attack concentrations. It can be hand-held or attached to an individual's uniform. An audible and/or visual alarm provides a local warning. smiths_detection.pdf (998.13 KB, 09 February 2012)

• Eco-design - Integrated Standby Instrument System

  Title:	Eco-design - Integrated Standby Instrument System
  	Case Study
  Categories:	Eco-Design | Case Studies | Manufacturing
  Author:	Smiths Aerospace - Electronic Systems
  Published:	12 October 2005
  Abstract:	The previous design used a two-part casing; however, this casing had a long sealing perimeter. By mounting the circuit boards onto a central chassis, the new ISIS uses a single enclosure which slides over the chassis. The enclosure is designed so that it uses an o-ring to form a tight... (70 words total)

• Eco-design - Emergency Ventilatory Resusitator

  Title:	Eco-design - Emergency Ventilatory Resusitator
  	Case Study
  Categories:	Eco-Design | Case Studies | Manufacturing
  Author:	Smiths Medical International Limited
  Published:	12 October 2005
  Abstract:	The new Pneupac VR1 is a range of emergency ventilatory resuscitator kits for basic life support for use by emergency and fire services, hospitals, industry and the military. It is available not only as a ventilator but also as an integrated oxygen delivery system including oxygen therapy. There are four... (64 words total)

• Water management at Nestle

  Title:	Water management at Nestle
  	Case Study
  Categories:	Resource Efficiency | Food | Case Studies
  Author:	BiTC
  Published:	17 August 2005
  Abstract:	With operations in almost every country in the world, Nestle is the world's biggest food and beverage company. Nestlé’s Harrismith factory in South Africa formed a special work team comprising both management and employees, to identify and implement projects to reduce water usage and effluent disposal. Nestle - self... (54 words total)

• Sustainable procurement at BT

  Title:	Sustainable procurement at BT
  	Case Study
  Categories:	Supply chain | Case Studies | Communications
  Author:	BiTC
  Published:	17 August 2005
  Abstract:	BT currently manages over 2,000 contracts with 1,400 suppliers’ worldwide, buying products and services for internal use and for re-sale through BT’s worldwide operations. With a supply chain worth over £5 billion, managing ethical and environmental risks is a vital challenge. BT is committed to maintaining ISO14001 registration, meeting legislative requirements and... (88 words total)

• Stakeholder Engagement at BNFL

  Title:	Stakeholder Engagement at BNFL
  	Case Study
  Categories:	Stakeholder dialogue | Case Studies | Energy
  Author:	BiTC
  Published:	17 August 2005
  Abstract:	After many years of being challenged with issues regarding its operations and taking a defensive approach, BNFL's National Stakeholder Dialogue was set up in 1998 to change the way that the company engaged with stakeholders. The aim of the dialogue was to inform BNFL's decision making on how to improve environmental... (70 words total)

• Waste and resource management at BAA

  Title:	Waste and resource management at BAA
  	Case Study
  Categories:	Waste management | Transport | Case Studies
  Author:	BiTC
  Published:	17 August 2005
  Abstract:	BAA is the world’s leading airport company and has pioneered airport privatisation and retailing. It serves over 133 million passengers at its seven UK airports. In the next 11 years, BAA will invest over £8 billion in its south east airports alone including Terminal 5 at Heathrow. As a result, the challenge of... (89 words total)

• Environmental leadership and policy at Aviva

  Title:	Environmental leadership and policy at Aviva
  	Case Study
  Categories:	Resource Efficiency | Case Studies | Insurance
  Author:	BiTC
  Published:	17 August 2005
  Abstract:	Aviva is the world's fifth largest insurance group and the biggest in the UK. It is one of the leading providers of life and pensions products in Europe and has substantial businesses elsewhere around the world. Strong environmental leadership is necessarily present at Board level, with an ambitious environmental policy... (64 words total)

• Setting objectives and targets at Carillion

  Title:	Setting objectives and targets at Carillion
  	Case Study
  Categories:	Environmental management systems | Construction | Case Studies
  Author:	BiTC
  Published:	17 August 2005
  Abstract:	Carillion is one of the UK's leading support services and construction companies, working in a wide range of sectors including transport, health and education, defence and secure establishments, commercial property development, leisure and retail. Since the early 1990s, Carillion has acknowledged the importance of integrating and managing environmental impacts. Carillion... (57 words total)

• Implementing Barclays' Environmental Management System

  Title:	Implementing Barclays' Environmental Management System
  	Case Study
  Categories:	Environmental management systems | Banking/Financial Services | Case Studies
  Author:	BiTC
  Published:	17 August 2005
  Abstract:	Barclays is one of the world's largest financial services companies. With operations in over 60 countries and 78,000 employees, the company has a considerable impact on the environment through the consumption of resources, lending to customers and the management of its supply chain. Barclays - EMS.doc (40 KB, 10 February 2012)

• Environmental Management for the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

  Title:	Environmental Management for the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service
  	Case Study
  Categories:	Environmental management systems | Local Government | Case Studies
  Author:	Groundwork ebs
  Published:	17 August 2005
  Abstract:	An organisation like the Fire Service needs to be able to demonstrate sound business management and that includes concern for the environment. For Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, implementation of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) provided a solid framework for meeting environmental challenges. Merseyside Fire Service ISO 14001 case study1.pdf (231.11 KB, 09... (51 words total)