Static Control has been recognised by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality as one of the newest members of the Environmental Stewardship Initiative (ESI).
The ESI programme currently has 197 member sites located across North Carolina, representing a broad array of industry sectors including pharmaceutical, automotive, technology and more. The ESI promotes and encourages superior environmental performance by North Carolina organisations. This voluntary program was established to stimulate the development and implementation of programmes that use pollution prevention and innovative approaches to meet and exceed regulatory requirements.
“Static Control is committed to providing superior products while developing programmes to protect the environment,” said Debbie Bigelow, Static Control’s Environmental, Health and Safety Supervisor.
“The ESI assists members in developing and implementing programmes designed to reduce the environmental impact from their operations and are designed to go above and beyond the regulatory requirements, which results in a better environment, natural resource conservation, and long-term economic benefits,” Bigelow added.
Some of Static Control’s environmental facts include that since 2016, Static Control has diverted 1910 tons of solid waste from local landfills; has recycled 70 percent of total solid waste generated since 2016; compared to 2016, the company reduced its carbon footprint by 6 percent in 2017 and 18 percent in 2018 and Static Control consumed 7 percent less electricity in 2018 compared to 2017, and 33 percent less water, explained Bigelow.
The ESI provides a network of environmental resources to assist members in becoming more effective stewards of the environment. Members also have access to free training in a variety of topics, including Environmental Management System development and management, waste reduction and energy conservation.
