Environment
Worcester is committed to being an environmentally responsible manufacturer, we have a number of policies in place to ensure that we are minimising our impact on the planet.
Boilers, solar heating and heat pumps
Worcester offers gas boilers and oil boilers, solar water heating, air source and ground source heat pumps that are continually developed to maximise their efficiency.
In 2010, due to 3.78 billion spent on research and development, an average of 15 patents were registered by Bosch every day. They’ve set aside 45% of the 2010 R&D budget which equates to 1.7 billion Euros, to focus on the environment and projects designed to conserve resources.
Environmental policy
- Assess, control and where possible reduce the impact or potential impact of our activities on the local and general environment, in co-operation with the appropriate public authorities.
- Continually improve our environmental performance.
- Set achievable objectives and targets, inform our employees of these and make them available to interested parties upon request.
- Reduce our consumption of resources (materials, fuel and energy) and our production of waste and emissions.
- Ensure unavoidable waste is where possible re-used, re-cycled or disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.
- Ensure we comply with, and exceed where practicable, all relevant environmental legislation.
- Operate an Environmental Management System, which meets the requirements of BS EN ISO 14001.
- Ensure that our management systems are able to detect and where possible prevent pollution through accidental emissions or discharges.
- Maintain systems, including regular audits to detect deviations from stated policy, objectives or targets and to ensure a response with the appropriate corrective action.
- Reduce the environmental effects of material sourcing by assessing the environmental performance of our suppliers.
- Ensure that all employees and sub-contractors working on site act in accordance with this Policy and our Environmental Management System.
- Promote environmental awareness to our employees and customers in relation to our business and products.
Energy Homes website: See how our products reduce families’ fuel bills
The Energy Homes website shows real life case studies where Worcester condensing boilers, solar panels, ground source heat pumps and air source heat pumps have helped families to heat their homes more efficiently.
The Energy Homes Project
The project started in 2007. We knew that consumers were looking for proof that high efficiency boilers and renewable technologies can help the environment and reduce fuel bills.
The website shows the value of installing such products - you can even see what the families have to say about our products for themselves.
The Energy Homes website also includes:
- Customer video testimonials
- Easy-to-read energy and carbon savings summaries
- Videos of product installations
- A virtual tour of our flagship Energy Home
- Tips on saving energy in your home
Visit Worcester’s Energy Homes website
Environment 2020
The annual Environment 2020 Awards reward and promote energy efficiency.
The Awards are divided into 4 categories: children’s art competition, product installations, self-build projects and specifications.
Find out more about Environment 2020
‘Picture a Greener Future’ children’s book
Bobby the Boiler discovers he has a friend in Solar Sam and learns about saving energy in our free children’s book which includes colouring pages and other fun activities.
Order a copy of ‘Picture a Greener Future’
Zero to landfill
Setting new standards for the industry, our ‘zero-to-landfill’ approach is based on producing minimum carbon from the outset, rather than offsetting it later on down the line.
We’re doing this by working with suppliers, employees and the local community in the location of our factory sites.
ISO 50001 Certification
ISO 50001 is a worldwide standard which represents the latest international best practice in energy management.
The British Standards Institution has awarded the certification to Bosch Thermotechnology for its continued improvement in meeting energy performance targets and is a mark of its dedicated commitment to sustainability.
Calculate your carbon footprint
Check your carbon footprint using our calculator.
By answering questions about your home fuel usage and travel, your carbon usage will be displayed and assessed using the scale.
Please note: All figures calculated by this software are independent estimates based on calculations using standard industry methods.
Visit Worcester’s carbon footprint website
National Energy Action
We are a business supporter of National Energy Action (NEA), the leading fuel poverty and energy efficiency charity.
NEA is committed to improving the quality of life of low-income households with the ultimate aim of eradicating fuel poverty.
Have you considered donating to NEA to help people more vulnerable than yourself? To find out more or to make a donation visit their website (using the link below) or call 0191 2615677. Registered Charity No. 290511.
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