Hillbrush Sustainability Policy

Reducing our carbon footprint one brush at a time!

Our Sustainability Commitment

Hillbrush is committed to protecting and preserving the environment by reducing its carbon emissions so that together we can help to reverse climate change.

 

Our mission is:

 

To make our world a cleaner and more sustainable environment to work, live and play in, through our high-quality innovative products and services
We strive to do more good for our planet and our society - not just less harm

 

 

Hillbrush began in 1922 producing brushes for farmers. It now produces a staggering range, serving many household and industrial needs. The company take eco responsibility seriously, with the development of new recyclable products and a reduction in packaging being prime examples of how it can help. Hillbrush's enduring philosophy revolves around the production of superior quality products designed for extended durability.

 

For any business setting their sights on similar goals, Hillbrush has a few words of advice. Make sustainability integral to your business plan, set realistic targets, and focus on what is achievable. With the right sustainable solutions in place, it’s possible to reduce the impact we make on the environment and protect our business’s bottom line.

 

“With the support of Lloyds Bank, we’ve been able to meet our ever-increasing production demands and focus on how we can achieve them sustainably.” Andy Coward, Managing Director, Hillbrush.

 

Sustainably Sourced Wood

We reassure our distributors and our customers that we manufacture our products using wood which comes from well-managed forests and sustainable sources.

 

  • Forest management standards, expand protection of water quality
  • Prohibits harvest of rare old-growth forest
  • Prevents loss of natural forest cover
  • Prohibits the use of highly hazardous chemicals

We incorporate a significant array of natural materials into a substantial portion of our brush designs. This conscious choice serves to contribute to the preservation of natural forest ecosystems and the well-being of the communities closely associated with them.

Recycled Plastic Products

Our commitment to sustainability is exemplified by our substantial efforts to incorporate recycled plastic into the construction of our brush backs. These strides underscore our dedication to environmental responsibility and the promotion of a circular economy. We prioritise the reduction of waste and the conservation of resources through the use of recycled materials.

We Are Climate Partner Certified

Climate Partner help customers calculate and reduce their carbon emissions and finance climate projects.

 

The ClimatePartner certified label guarantees transparency and credibility: consumers can use the climate-ID number of a product, company, or another category to find out the amount of calculated emissions, the relevant reduction measures, the supported climate projects, and more information such as the Sustainable Development Goals met by the project.

Hillbrush Solar Power Energy Generation

As a manufacturing company we're naturally high energy users, in 2016 we installed a 250kw solar energy system. In 2023 we increased that to over 700kw.

 

 

  • We’ve reduced our use of fossil fuels
  • Created a sustainable way of generating electricity
  • Innovative approach to sourcing our electricity
  • All our electricity comes from renewable sources

 

Recyclable MaterialsPerrys-Certificate-2022

 

Perrys Recycling Partnership

 

Hillbrush are proud to be in partnership with Perrys Recycling which processes our recyclable materials. For the last 5 years, we have been awarded Perrys 'Certificate of Environmental Achievement'.

 

Since 2016, we have increased the tonnage of materials that we recycle by 84.9%.

Facilities

Because our offices have significant lighting needs, LED lighting has given us unique financial and environmental benefits since we installed them.

 

We have electric car (EV) charging points on our site with the aim to have beneficial impact on our local community.

 

Hillbrush takes pride in its state-of-the-art facility, which has been meticulously constructed to adhere to the latest building codes and equipped with cutting-edge insulation.

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