Sustainability 
Studies

The first task is to learn more about your business. A site visit will be required to get an understanding of the infrastructure, your products, and the flow of all inputs and outputs. From this we will generate a flow diagram of the process including key points of water and energy use. If you have completed a carbon footprint this information would be useful. If not, we can complete this for you as part of the exercise.

We complete a mass balance of inputs and outputs. This is to quantify and map what comes in and what comes out and where (e.g. water in for Cleaning in Place and out via the drain). This will include collating data on water and electric use from bills and meters where available and outputs e.g. effluent. This will be an extensive list but should help to highlight areas of concern or the need for detailed monitoring that may require flow meters or other monitoring equipment to be put in place.

An action plan will be developed which will be split into i) quick wins that don’t cost the earth, and ii) medium to long term options that require investment, for example a reclaimed wash water system or wastewater treatment facility or an anaerobic digester. Indicative cost scenarios can be presented to show your preferred options

We will identify relevant suppliers or speak to research departments (where funding may be offered to you). The costs and benefits of proposed solutions will be presented allowing you to make an informed decision.