Sustainability in Action: Capital Refractories

Capital Refractories is enhancing sustainability through practical carbon management training delivered by the Bolsover Net Zero Innovation Programme.

Key outcomes:

• Scope 1 & 2 emissions measured
• Strategies aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Potential annual savings of 97.54tCO2e identified through recommended retrofit improvements.
• Increased employee engagement via paperless initiatives and integrated environmental assessments.

This is just the start of their sustainability journey!

#Sustainability #CarbonManagement #NetZero #EnvironmentalLeadership

Then re-worded longer version for the website

Case Study Spotlight: Boosting Sustainability at Capital Refractories! 

Capital Refractories, a global leader in refractory manufacturing with over 70 years in business, has taken significant steps toward environmental sustainability. Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and reducing their carbon footprint, the team embraced the Bolsover Net Zero Innovation Programme (NZIP) Carbon Management Training.

 Impactful Insights:
Quality Assurance Manager Kelly Harrison gained essential knowledge about calculating and managing carbon emissions. The practical, actionable approach simplified carbon management, enabling Capital Refractories to confidently measure Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Tailored Support:
The personalised consultation with Carbon Management Consultant Alice Veldtman was instrumental in aligning company strategies with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It identified clear improvement opportunities, helping Capital Refractories enhance their sustainability roadmap.

Real-world Inspiration:
Attending an NZIP networking event at Penny Engineering provided valuable firsthand insights into energy-efficient technologies in action, reinforcing practical strategies that Capital Refractories could implement.

Substantial Savings Ahead:
A comprehensive premises retrofit audit by Nottingham Trent University highlighted transformative potential—insulation improvements, voltage optimisation, and solar panel installations could save up to 97.54tCO2e annually, along with significant cost savings.

Engaging Employees, Driving Change:
Already underway are initiatives such as transitioning departments to a paperless environment and embedding environmental impact assessments into R&D projects. Although initial changes may seem modest, they've sparked vital engagement and behavioural shifts, setting the stage for bigger sustainability advancements.

Capital Refractories is just getting started, and the Bolsover NZIP has laid strong foundations for their ongoing decarbonisation journey!