Sigmatex building showcases solar installation, contributing to its sustainability initiatives. Source | Sigmatex

Sigmatex (Runcorn, Cheshire, U.K.) a producer of carbon fiber textiles, has achieved double ISO certification for its U.K. manufacturing operation. The business has secured both ISO14001 and ISO45001, endorsing its best practice principles in the areas of environmental management and the health, safety and wellbeing of its employees.

“Achievement of both standards is an important milestone in our determination to be recognized as an industry leader in health, safety and environmental practices, and something we are proud of,” managing director Paul McMullan says. “Over the next few years, we will continue to push forward in these areas to achieve further successes, demonstrating to all our stakeholders our firm commitment and determination to be a responsible business.”
 

ISO14001 is an internationally recognized environmental management standard that provides a structured and demanding approach to the sustainability practices employed by a business. Achieving this accreditation demonstrates that Sigmatex is fully committed to reducing its environmental footprint, driving its sustainability principles both at an organizational level and within its industry. Several initiatives have been implemented over the past 2 years that have reduced its environmental impact, including achieving zero waste to landfill, reducing energy consumption through the adoption of more energy-efficient technologies and investing in the use of renewable energy sources.

“Today, 100% of our electricity comes from renewable sources, which is a major achievement for our business,” McMullan continues. “We are continually focused on driving our sustainability principles and producing the most environmentally friendly carbon fiber textiles which are being demanded by our customers. This focus extends up and down our supply chains, working in collaboration with our partners to pioneer the move toward carbon neutrality.”

Meanwhile, the achievement of the internationally recognized ISO45001 occupational health and safety (OH&S) standard demonstrates Sigmatex’s commitment to OH&S. This also ensures its legal compliance, via a framework, to engage with colleagues across the business on the collective importance of driving up safety standards and ensuring the adoption of industry best practice.

“The health, safety and well-being of our staff and wider stakeholders is of paramount importance to everyone at Sigmatex. We aspire to be a zero-harm business that puts safety standards above everything else,” McMullan adds. “The challenges of the pandemic taught us to recognize that we could and should do a lot more as an organization, widening our scope beyond just physical safety to include mental health and well-being. As part of this expansion, we are determined to be a best-in-class business that really puts our people first through proactive actions that reduce or prevent incidents.”