Environmental Policy | MS (Midlands) Ltd

1. Introduction and Commitment

MS Midlands is committed to operating as a responsible and sustainable manufacturing business. We recognise the importance of protecting the environment, preventing pollution, and ensuring our activities contribute positively to the communities and ecosystems in which we operate.

Our commitment aligns with the principles of ISO 14001 and supports both regulatory compliance and continual improvement. We work closely with our employees, suppliers, and customers to minimise environmental impacts across our operations and throughout the supply chain.

2. Our Environmental Objectives

Compliance: Meet or exceed all applicable environmental legislation, regulations, and industry best practices.
Continuous Improvement: Regularly review and enhance environmental performance, setting measurable objectives and targets.
Resource Efficiency: Use energy, water, and raw materials efficiently to reduce waste and emissions.
Sustainable Procurement: Partner with suppliers who share our environmental values, focusing on responsible sourcing and durable, long-lasting materials.
Awareness and Training: Engage employees and contractors through training and communication to support environmentally responsible behaviour at every level.

3. Key Environmental Actions

3.1. Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency

Operation of over 800 solar panels, supplying renewable electricity for our operations and exporting surplus to the national grid.
Optimisation of work hours and staffing shifts to reduce unnecessary electricity use and minimise machine runtime during non-peak periods.
Investment in high-efficiency equipment and monitoring systems to reduce overall energy consumption and carbon footprint.

3.2. Waste Management and Recycling

Vinyl waste recycling: Production offcuts and waste vinyl are segregated and recycled, reducing plastic waste to landfill.
Cardboard recycling: All packaging waste is collected and recycled responsibly.
Energy recovery from wood waste: Waste wood products and extracted sawdust are burned in a controlled process to generate heat and hot water for our facilities, reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

3.3. Sustainable Products and Durability

We design and manufacture products that are robust and long-lasting, reducing the frequency of replacements and the overall environmental impact associated with their life cycle. This approach benefits our customers by lowering long-term costs and supporting a circular economy.

4. Sustainable Supply Chain

We work with suppliers who share our values and demonstrate clear environmental responsibility:

4.1. Kronospan and Egger

Both suppliers prioritise responsible timber sourcing from sustainably managed forests.
Their materials are durable and long-lasting, reducing the need for frequent replacement and lowering overall resource consumption.
By sourcing from Kronospan and Egger, MS Midlands helps support forest preservation and biodiversity initiatives.

4.2. Renolit

Sustainable materials: Incorporating renewable and recyclable raw materials.
Climate and environmental protection: Implementing energy-efficient production methods and reducing carbon emissions.
Responsible operations: Balancing ecological and social responsibility across all manufacturing processes.
This alignment ensures that the materials we use are both high quality and produced with sustainability in mind.

5. Governance and Continuous Improvement

Environmental Management System (EMS): We maintain an environmental management approach consistent with ISO 14001 principles, ensuring ongoing performance monitoring and improvement.
Monitoring & Reporting: We regularly monitor energy use, waste levels, and emissions to evaluate performance against objectives.
Annual Review: The environmental policy and its objectives are reviewed annually by senior management to ensure continual relevance and effectiveness.

6. Communication and Awareness

The policy is communicated internally to all employees and contractors through training and awareness programs.
It is made available externally via our website and can be provided to customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies on request.
We engage with stakeholders to promote sustainability initiatives and share environmental best practices.

Policy Endorsement

This policy reflects our ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable growth.