We spoke to Tim Hayes, Specification & Marketing Manager Quantum Flooring Accessories, who is also Chair of the CFA Manufacturers Committee.

For Quantum Flooring Accessories, a leading manufacturer in the contract flooring accessories market, addressing energy consumption, transportation logistics, and raw material usage stands out as pivotal in mitigating environmental impact.

Sustainability has been a cornerstone of Quantum Flooring Accessories’ business for many years and since 2020 there has been a robust carbon reduction roadmap. Tim Hayes says: “Prioritising sustainability isn’t new to us, and its importance has become increasingly evident. We’ve implemented various measures over the last ten years to reduce energy consumption. We have reduced the energy required to process one tonne of material by over 15% through enhanced production efficiencies, and further savings have been made by continuously investing into more energy efficient equipment. Moreover, our closed-loop water system has significantly curbed water wastage by up to 90% during manufacturing processes.”

Tim further highlights: “Our commitment extends to tangible actions, including installing solar panels on our refurbished and insulated roof and transitioning our car fleet to EVs. Our solar panels are capable of meeting up to 100% of our energy needs on sunny days and around 30% on average over the year. Being part of Greater Manchester’s Green Economy has enabled us to showcase our solar initiatives as a testament to our sustainability endeavours”.

While there are clear sustainability benefits, Quantum emphasises the equally compelling business advantages. Harnessing solar energy has notably reduced operational costs, particularly amidst fluctuating energy prices, resulting in a significantly shortened payback period.

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