
Nuaire has been awarded Level 3 of the Green Dragon Environmental Standard for its commitment to improving the impact of its activities on the environment through defined environmental objectives and targets.
The Green Dragon Award, which is an internationally recognised standard, has been developed by ARENA Network and Groundwork Wales with support from the Welsh Assembly Government, Environment Agency Wales, Welsh Local Authorities and the European Regional Development Fund. The Standard which is a stepped approach to environmental management, offers a relevant strategy to the specific needs of any company.
Reducing the environmental impact of its business is a high priority for Nuaire and is evident through product development and continuous improvement programmes include the specific environmental objectives of reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions and promoting the use of renewable technologies.
Some of the measures implemented by Nuaire include maximizing efficient use of natural resources by completing a carbon trust audit, raising the environmental awareness of all employees through regular updates and training and monitoring electricity, gas and water use. On a day to day level Nuaire have made strives to increase recycling of domestic waste including cans, bottles, plastic cups and office paper and have formulated a 'Green Team' with senior management representatives from different departments across the company.