AVK UK Group commits to using green electricity

The Group includes leading utility network brands such as AVK UK, Fusion Group, Atlantic Plastics and Glenfield Invicta.

AVK UK signed up with British Gas back in October 2022. British Gas has confirmed that all of the electricity used by AVK UK has been generated from renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, and is underpinned by Renewable Energy Certificates. The same applies to Glenfield Invicta’s electricity comsumption.

Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) are often referred to by other names such as Green Energy Certificates, Green Tags or Renewable Electricity Certificates. In simple terms, a REC is produced every time a renewable energy source generates 1 MWh of electricity and feeds it into the national grid.

Both Atlantic Plastics and Fusion Group operate multiple injection moulding machines many of which have recently been upgraded to new, more energy-efficient designs. This significant capital investment programme highlights AVK UK Group’s commitment to operating more sustainably. Both Atlantic Plastics’ and Fusion Group’s energy suppliers have certified that all electricity supplied is generated from zero carbon sources.

Chris Leese is AVK UK’s QHSE and Compliance Manager:

‘Like many manufacturing companies, electricity constitutes a significant proportion of the energy we consume each year. As an organisation we are taking a number of steps to minimise the amount of electricity we take from the grid. These steps include installing solar panels on the roofs of our manufacturing facilities, stepping down incoming voltage to 220V, and implementing lean manufacturing best practice to eliminate waste. 

Being able to prove we are using electricity from renewable sources is another important step in our sustainability journey.’

Contact Chris on the details above if you would like to know more about Green Energy Certification.