Carbon Offsetting and Reducing Waste & Energy Consumption

Assesmont + Make It Wild
We have committed to annually offset 210 tonnes of CO2e through tree planting by allocating 58 recently planted trees in their Skipbridge Wetlands Reserve, North Yorkshire. This is 50% more than our annual current carbon footprint.
Make It Wild have been creating nature reserves in the UK since 2010 and now care for more than 530 acres over 12 separate sites. Their objective is to provide habitat for our native plants and animals and that includes establishing wildflower meadows, digging ponds and restoring wetlands. As well as preserving ancient woodland, they have also planted over 80,000 trees in new woodlands, and it is the carbon that these trees absorb that companies can use to offset their greenhouse gas emissions. All their decisions are biodiversity-led – nature has a seat at their board meetings. The revenue that they generate is re-invested back into nature restoration and protection.
Carbon Offsetting Research and Authentication
To read about how growing trees absorbs carbon dioxide and further information about the great results achieved by Make It Wild, please click on the links below.
- Carbon Offsetting with Make It Wild
- University of Leeds 2019 – Carbon dioxide absorption by growing trees
- Make It Wild – Tree planting authentication and audit
Sustainability in Steel Fabrication
Benefits of Implementing Our Sustainable Practices in Metal Fabrication
Assesmont adopts sustainable production processes in metal fabrication, which offer numerous advantages:
- Improved Operational Efficiency: Streamlining processes to be more efficient.
- Efficient Use of Materials and Energy: Reducing waste and energy consumption.
- Significant Reduction in Carbon Footprint: Lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
- Enhanced Public Image: Presenting the industry as environmentally responsible.
- Attraction of Eco-Conscious Consumers and Partners: Appealing to those who value sustainability.
- Increased Customer Base: Drawing in more customers through green practices.
Ways Assesmont Reduce Carbon Emissions in Steel Production
Reducing carbon emissions in steel production not only combats climate change but is also a strategic business decision for staying competitive in an eco-conscious market. Our key methods include:
- Adopting Cleaner Energy Sources: Transitioning from coal to renewable energies like wind, solar, or hydropower aligns with global sustainability goals.
- Boosting Energy Efficiency: Investing in modern, efficient technologies decreases energy consumption and lowers the carbon footprint.
- Using Recycled Steel: Recycled steel production consumes significantly less energy than producing new steel, making it a cost-effective way to reduce emissions.
How Assesmont’s Recycling Contributes to Sustainable Steel Fabrication
Recycled Materials in Steel Production
Steel’s ability to be endlessly recycled without losing strength is a major environmental and financial benefit. By incorporating recycled steel, we reduce the need for new materials and the energy-intensive processes involved in creating steel from scratch. This not only offers a sustainable product but maintains high quality.
The increasing focus on using recycled materials in modern steel production highlights its commitment to sustainability. By integrating scrap steel and other recycled components, steel producers can drastically cut down the environmental impact of their operations. This approach conserves resources and lowers greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a more sustainable production process.
This eco-friendly strategy also promotes a circular economy, where Assesmont re-use materials rather than discard them. Additionally, recycling steel saves considerable energy, as melting down old steel requires far less energy than producing new steel. This commitment to recycling in steel production plays a significant role in reducing the environmental footprint and demonstrates how sustainable manufacturing can be effectively implemented.