As the UK’s largest commercial refrigeration manufacturer, they offer a vast selection of reliable, energy efficient and eco-friendly products from cabinets and counters, to blast chillers and freezers.
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How To Save Energy In The Kitchen…What Every Caterer Needs To Know
Energy efficient kitchen equipment is becoming even more important to caterers as time goes on. We are very aware that the refrigerator is one of the few pieces of equipment in the kitchen that uses energy 24/7, 365 days a year! As businesses experience increased costs for their gas and electricity, the search for energy-saving equipment has stepped up a gear. We created a green paper to find out more and you can download a copy for yourself. Want to know more? Email marketing@foster-uk.com or call 01553 691122 for further information.
Why Is Foster The Environmentally Friendly Choice?
We see environmental management as an integral component of our overall business decision making. We strive to achieve environmental best practice in all of our manufacturing and supply operations. We are committed to developing and marketing products which have excellent environmental characteristics, and meet current best practice.
We are proud to be the first UK refrigeration manufacturer to obtain ISO 14001 the recognised international standard in Environmental Management Systems. Also approved to ISO 9001 quality management system standard for the design and manufacture of commercial refrigeration equipment and cold storage facilities. The approval covers installation, commissioning and supply of associated spare parts including customer support training.
Hydrocarbon
Hydrocarbon is a naturally occurring refrigeration gas, the only commercial gas that is Zero Ozone Depleting and has minimal global warming potential. We offer this option on most products ranges at no extra cost.
Carbon Footprint
As a holder of the Carbon Trust Standard, Foster measures all of the energy we use in the business, this includes items like; gas and electricity right through to every bus, taxi or train journey by an employee during the course of their work. Figures are compiled on a monthly basis using current Carbon Trust calculations to give an accurate carbon emissions figure for every product produced. These figures are audited and verified by the Carbon Trust at the end of each two-year certification period. The figures show that Foster has successfully reduced the Carbon footprint of each cabinet produced by an average of 13% over the past three years. We measure our carbon footprint based on the Carbon Trust definitions and are calculated and verified to the Carbon Trust Level 2 scope.
Foster Refrigerator was initially awarded the Carbon Trust Standard in 2009. The Carbon Trust Standard is the de facto mark of commitment to carbon reduction and it was a key objective of the organisation to achieve the tough standards necessary for re-certification, a difficult undertaking given the growth in the size of the business since the original certification was achieved.
Foster has set a carbon energy reduction target of 2.5% year on year. Carbon Trust recertification was achieved through a sustained team effort with ease and the overall approach is considered an excellent example of an on-going, integrated continual improvement process that is resulting in lower energy usage, more sustainable products and processes and reduced carbon emissions from operations.
By retaining the Carbon Trust Standard, Foster is able to prove that by measuring energy usage, engaging staff, and encouraging new ways of thinking and working, it can significantly reduce its environmental impact. Foster Refrigerator has been recertified with the Carbon Trust Standard for successfully measuring, managing and reducing carbon emissions across its manufacturing operations.
Did you know…Foster products are over 98% recyclable?
In conjunction with our recycling partner, Foster has developed a process that ensures all but a tiny fraction of your old Foster product is recycled and reused
Carbon Trust Standard
Foster are the first and only* commercial refrigeration company to attain the Carbon Trust Standard – awarded to organisations for real carbon reduction. This has been granted to Foster for reducing our carbon footprint over a three year period and committing to further carbon reductions in the years that follow.
The Carbon Trust Standard encourages good practice by companies and organisations in terms of carbon measurement, management and reduction. It is designed to provide a robust objective and consistent methodology for assessing business carbon performance. It is highly valuable to people and organisations wishing to evaluate companies and their environmental credentials.
As part of our ongoing commitment to the environment, Foster has been working on reduction measures throughout its business and manufacturing plants which are outlined in our CSR Report. By achieving the Carbon Trust Standard, Foster continues to demonstrate that it remains at the forefront of the industry when it comes to environmental issues.
Eco Design
Effective from July 2016, many types of commercial refrigeration sold in Europe will display new energy labels in accordance with the Ecodesign directive, also known as ErP and MEPS. This legislation has been introduced to help lower the energy consumption of refrigeration systems in order to reduce carbon emissions.
What does this mean for our customers?
Well, we will continue to offer customers our already compliant product range at the same price. In a time of change for many manufacturers, Foster Refrigerator, along with sister company Gamko, have little to report on the subject of the new ecodesign directive. Both provide award winning product ranges which are energy efficient and already compliant with the new Ecodesign regulations. Over the past 5 decades, investments in testing facilities, low energy refrigeration systems and efficient design have always been a primary objective, driving market-leading innovation in our industry.
The table below helps explain the price difference across the grade bands for a two door counter, and what this actually mean in terms of the amount you’ll pay for your unit’s energy.
