At Dulux AcraTex we are committed to addressing our impact on carbon emission by lowering our environmental footprint 

At Dulux we aim to transform our business practices in order to significantly reduce carbon emissions and improve sustainability across our businesses products, processes and performance.  NO HARM is a simple theme that inspires and engages our employees to embrace the cultural shift towards sustainability

NO HARM TO OURSELVES AND OUR COLLEAGUES NO HARM TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND COMMUNITY NO HARM TO OUR ENVIRONMENT

Latest Initiatives :

The team at Beverley, South Australia recently took part in the Trees for Life growing project and is now growing 1000 seedling or 20 boxes of 11 different species for land reclamation.  There was a high level of enthusiasm shown by the employees in growing the seedlings on site.  As a part of being green, the employees also developed a water-wise system for watering.  Rain water from the office roof is collected into a rainwater tank which is then micro sprayed around a raised racking system and is controlled by an electronic timer.  With the 1000 seedlings, it is anticipated that it will help to offset as much as 13% of the carbon emissions associated with freight out from the site each year. Besides the positive contribution towards the environment, the program is also seen as an on going initiative that encourage employees to be greener at home and in the workplace

 100 Day Green Challenge

In March 2009, the team at Beverley site launched a 100 Day Green Challenge as a step forward to improve its environmental footprint with particular emphasis on the office, lunchroom and amenities areas.  

The challenge targeted improvements in energy management, recycling, water reduction, minimizing paper and office supplies and optimising travel and transport.   The program was not only adopted to promote sustainability amongst staff and meet selected goals, but all to be achievable and measurable.

Some of the fantastic initiatives included:

On-Site Recycling

Improvements made to on-site recycling with an objective of minimising all solid waste generated on site. Currently for every 1000kg of products produced on site less than 3kg of waste is generated.  We have improved our recycling by 15% to where we are now recycling 80% of all packaging/wrapping materials on site.   Lunchroom recycling bins were also introduced to reduce waste to landfill and encourage staff to be greener by recycling right as a part of cultural change on site.  Other initiatives including battery recycling for staff and purchasing 100% recycled photocopy paper and toilet paper.

Water Management

The team implemented planned water initiatives include the capture of rainwater for on site use, installation of small dishwashers and use of waterless urinal which could result in an estimated 14% reduction in site water use (saving 310 kilolitres or the average usage of two Adelaide households)

Energy Savings

Energy savings of around 2 to 4% have already been achieved during the 100-Day period through the installation of energy saving down lights, motion sensors to prevent lights being left on and using 'switch off' stickers as reminders.  Also by installation of energy saving 200 CFL globes with the existing 400W mercury halide globes in warehouse has a greater impact in 50% reduction in light use which saves 4.5% site electricity use. 

Energy Saving Globes were installed in the Warehouse, Beverley SA  

Giving Back to the Community  

At the end of the 100 Day Challenge, the team embarked on a community project by planting native trees at the Patawalonga Creek near Adelaide Airport where volunteers are revegetating the area to help protect and enhance the riparian native vegetation plus the creek is also an important haven for fish and tortoises. 

(AcraTex Team  - Picture taken at the Patawalonga Creek, Adelaide Airport)