Green Case Studies

A Sunderland soft drinks manufacturer has been praised for its 'outstanding efforts' to reduce its carbon footprint and support its local community.

Clearly Drinks has slashed its carbon footprint after investing significantly in new machinery and infrastructure upgrades at its 150,000st ft Southwick facility.

A new multi-million-pound canning line, eco-friendly LED lighting solutions and achieving 'zero waste to landfill' status are just a few of its many efforts which have seen it eliminate over 300 tonnes of CO² from its operation in recent years.

A conscious effort to localise its supply chain has also contributed to this success, with the business now sourcing 95% of its ingredients and supplies from within the UK, as opposed to 60% just four years ago.

Expectations for its suppliers to bring down their emissions have also been set - be it embracing new, eco-friendly materials or modes of transport - to ensure the company is doing all it can to become a more environmentally sustainable business.

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The Highfield Hotel is a family-owned, award-winning hotel located in Sunderland, providing a welcoming and comfortable space for business and leisure guests alike. As a business dedicated to high-quality service and sustainability, The Highfield has long sought to reduce the environmental impact of their activities through renewable energy and efficient plant. In their effort to reduce environmental impact and energy costs, they turned to Sunderland City Council's BREEZ (Business Renewables and Energy Efficiency Sunderland) program for support in upgrading energy systems.

Through the BREEZ program,The Highfield Hotel were able to replace outdated water heaters with state-of-the-art, energy-efficient condensing boilers. This upgrade not only aligned with their sustainability goals but also helped to reduce carbon emissions and operational costs.

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