Sustainability
When it comes to sustainability, BOYCO has always been committed to a journey that goes beyond 'paper compliance'.
The journey so far
- We built an office/factory with a low ‘u-value’ and a high-efficiency energy usage specification.
- We converted our acid-catalysed timber lacquer to a high-performance water-borne lacquer that is non-toxic, non-flammable and provides a superior finish.
- We ensure a responsible, sustainable approach to the procurement of all the timber used in our products. All our American White Ash is sourced from sustainable forestry programmes.
- Our anti-microbial, ‘Hot-Dip’ nylon coating is derived from castor oil, a renewable source originating from the Ricinus communis plant. This differs from traditional powder coatings that are derived from fossil fuel oil.
Recent Milestones
- In the Summer of 2019, we upgraded all of the lighting on our premises to LED, resulting in a significant energy usage reduction.
- In March 2020, we invested in two low energy usage, industrial powder-coating ovens. These have significantly reduced our energy consumption.
Future Plans
- We are currently exploring the merits of using Solar Panels to further reduce our carbon footprint.
- We’re also considering adding electric vehicle charging stations to promote and support our teams use of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Project Case Studies
Lakeland Adventure Centre, Lake District
Thomas Bewick School, West Denton
Helensburgh Leisure Centre, Helensburgh
