Environment and Charity
PROGRESS SINCE 2006
Reduce use of processed materials
All Spinlock products designed for lifetime repairability and upgradability as new technology becomes available
Printed literature replaced with downloadable versions and extensive new online information
2010: Increase video instructions online: discontinue printed product instructions
Recycle all incoming magazines. Lobby against junk advertising inserts in boating magazines . Request all suppliers & customers not to use fax
Reduce Carbon Emissions
Company vehicle switched to low emission 99 g/km/ 74 mpg. Participation in Cycle to Work scheme. Fewer, higher-efficiency IT System servers. Office basement heat losses reduced by 70% through cladding of un-insulated exterior walls and new high-efficiency glazing. 100% low energy lighting at both sites.
Condensing boiler installed at office site. Showroom window and main entrance lighting used during working hours only
Source all gas & electricity from renewable sources. Replace warm air heating with high-efficiency system at manufacturing site.
Increase Recycled/Recyclable materials Fully recyclable retail product packaging. Change to recycled Fibre & foam packaging for High Load product range and recycled fibre used for transit packing. All paper waste and most incoming fibre cartons recycled
98% of all correspondence & documentation switched to email & online
Reduce use of Solvents & Chemical Pollutants Composite materials substituted where possible for chemically treated aluminium and stainless steel alloys
Test durability of solvent-free alternatives for on-product print materials
Reduce Water consumption & output
2010-2011 Install dual flush cisterns at both sites. Harvest rainwater for cisterns
Chartible work and donations
Tornado Gold Trust supporting Britain’s entry in the Tornado Class at the Bejing Olympics, Leigh McMillan and Will Howden. www.tornadouk.com
Newport Minster - The Spirit of 150 Membership. 150 Island businesses are teaming up to help provide a secure funding foundation for the Newport Minster appeal. The fund will help bring real cultural and community renewal for Islanders and Island visitors. www.newportminster.org
Earl Mount Batten Hospice -Walk the Wight is an annual charity event in aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice on the Isle of Wight. Employees are encouraged to enter and enjoy training as a team. Spinlock looks to double any sponsorship achieved by employees. www.iwhospice.org
Barely Born - The Island's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) cares for all babies that are born too early (premature) and babies that are unwell after they are born. Support is given by donating all our stamped envelopes. www.barelyborn.co.uk
Ellen MacArthur Trust - The Ellen MacArthur Trust takes young people aged between 8-18 sailing to help them regain their confidence, on their way to recovery from cancer, leukemia and other serious illness. Spinlock donate monthly to this cause. www.ellenmacarthurtrust.org
Cowes Rotary – Christmas Shoe Box Appeal, Spinlock promote this internally and any shoe boxes made by employees Spinlock cover donation for administration/freight. www.wightrotary.org.uk
IWAC - Island Youth Water Activity Centre, an organisation, grant aided, run for the benefit of all young people on the Isle of Wight. Spinlock have donated towards new centre and also support any product purchases. www.iywac.org.uk
UKSA The Princes Trust - Offering practical solutions to help change young lives. www.uksa.org
John Merricks Sailing Trust: The Trust's aim is to provide help to those young people who display drive, talent and commitment to sailing www.jmst.org.uk
The Hampton Trust: The Hampton Trust supports families and individuals who are vulnerable or socially excluded through mentoring, support services and educational programmes. www.hamptontrust.org.uk
Isle of Wight Island Games Association: Sailing Team. Spinlock annually support the sailing team with a contribution towards their costs. www.iwight.com/islandgames
Gurnard Sailing Club: Contender National Open Event. Spinlock have supported this meeting for a number of years. www.gurnardsc.org.uk
Merlin have a good record for delivering help fast in environmental disasters and are doing the same now in Haiti www.merlin.org.uk/.../Haiti-Earthquake-Emergency-Appeal.aspx
East Anglian Sailing Trust The East Anglian Sailing Trust (EAST), provides disabled East Anglians and their carers with regular opportunities to access and enjoy sailing activities whilst promoting enhanced independence, confidence and community involvement. www.e-a-s-t.org.uk
Docklands Canal Boat Trust DCBT is a registered charity that provides boating holidays and day trips for people with disabilities on the River Lee, River Stort and London’s waterways www.dcbt.org.uk