Product category:
Roofing
News Release from: Marley Eternit | Subject: Roofing manufacturer
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 June 2006
Marley Eternit top environmental
recognition
Marley Eternit has been awarded a Major Commendation for its ongoing life cycle assessment at the prestigious Business Commitment to the Environment (BCE) Awards.
Roofing manufacturer Marley Eternit has been awarded a Major Commendation for its ongoing life cycle assessment at the prestigious Business Commitment to the Environment (BCE) Awards at the Lincoln Centre, London The judges were impressed by Marley Eternit's approach to sustainability and environmental best practice
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 23 Sep 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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In 2001, Marley Eternit was the first company to be accredited under the BRE's Certified Environmental Profiles Scheme, which was the initial step that involved implementing a full life cycle assessment of products.
Since then the company has gone from strength to strength providing life cycle assessment data for all of its small element roofing products to date.
Company wide initiatives undertaken by Marley Eternit include the substitution of non-renewable materials, minimising packaging usage, reducing production waste, energy management, recycling, and water recovery.
Marley Eternit also works with educational establishments, trade associations and suppliers to share its knowledge and experience.
Environmental advisor Rebecca White and Mike Carter, Marley Eternit's quality and environmental development manager, were presented with the industry commendation by David Cameron, Leader of the Conservative Party.
Ian Aspley, manufacturing director at Marley Eternit, said: "We set out to lead the industry in sustainability by having life cycle assessment data for all products". Request a free brochure from Marley Eternit ...
"Now all of our roof tiles and slates achieve 'A' ratings in the BRE's Green Guide to Specification and we are delighted that this has been recognised by the BCE.".
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