Tube Creation Ebook

9 8 Sustainability We acknowledge that we as a business have a responsibility to continuously look at ways in which we can improve our environmental performance. We appreciate that the aim to become carbon neutral is a journey and we under- stand the importance of taking the necessary steps to protect and sustain our environment. Our company is committed to: • Sourcing materials responsibly from our reputable and sustainable suppli- ers. • Preventing pollution by reducing the number of vehicles we have on the road and consolidation deliveries. • Reducing and recycling all our waste through a reputable waste manage- ment company. • Using non-toxic products, such as VOC free powder coating paint. • To hold meetings remotely to reduce travel. • Continually look for ways to improve our environmental performance. Sustainability & Manufacture Made in Britain Along with many other British manufacturers, Tube Creation has long been a member of the ‘Made in Britain’ manufacturing community. Providing purely British products and working with other sup- pliers within Great Britain means we can offer the best quality products and services while reduc- ing our carbon footprint as a business. Benefits of UK Manufacturing: • Better communication – Having the option to meet in person, conduct site visits and offer factory tours is highly beneficial for building a trusting business relationship between us and our customers/suppliers. • Shorter lead times – Less time in transit means the production to delivery time is significantly reduced. • Greater quality control – We have the ability to QC all our products at any stage of the produc- tion process. We can also welcome our customers onsite to see how their order is progress- ing. • Reduced transport costs – No uncertainty surrounding international shipping costs and hidden customs charges. • Reduced carbon footprint – Our products travel less miles, reducing the amount of fuel used to get orders to our customers. Manufactured in North Yorkshire