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"Continuously improving our impact on the environment has made good business sense by reducing our variable costs, leading to improved bottom line performance."
Geoff Buxton, Managing Director, b2 Automotive Components Ltd

How will resource efficiency help my company?

Many companies are discovering that resource efficiency goes hand in hand with increased profits, as well as an enhanced image. View the sector-specific case studies below to see how others have successfully put into practice and benefited from resource efficiency. You may find that some of these are applicable to your business.

Video Case Studies
DENSO Manufacturing Resource efficiency as a driver towards zero-to-landfill
Duco Ltd Resource efficiency at a sub-sea equipment manufacturer
Case Studies
CS375 Cost savings from improved swarf and materials management
CS409 Continuing to profit from computer-based solvent management
CS496 Waste minimisation drives automotive companes towards cost savings
CS497 Aerospace company finds solution to disposal of hazardous paint spray waste
CS498 Hazardous waste review steers automotive company towards cost savings
CS593 Cooking up water savings at Indesit Company
CS291 Engineering company saves money by stamping out waste

The motivation for change

The recent Envirowise-sponsored EEF report highlights the main drivers and issues for engineering companies to take action on environmental issues. For an overview of environmental legislation for this sector visit the engineering sector page on legislation.

More tips, guidance and advice

Download a guide to find out how you can apply the principles of resource efficiency to your business. Envirowise also offer several online tools to enable you to identify which areas to concentrate on to really make a difference, and offer tips and guidance on how to address these.

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