Reducing energy usage and water waste across the UK with Bristan
As one of the UK’s market leaders for taps and showers, Bristan has strong commitments to sustainability and innovation.
The group recently detailed its commitments in its new Environmental, Societal and Governance (ESG) report, which shines a spotlight on its water-saving products — including its new Eco Start technology. The report highlights a key area of focus as the innovation of energy and water-saving products, such as the Gild Eco Start Basin Mixer.
New energy-saving technology
Recently, Bristan has introduced innovative Eco Start technology on bathroom taps, which saves energy by having cold water as the default central start position of the tap handle. This means that hot water is only activated when the tap lever is moved from the central position, so the boiler is not unnecessarily fired up.
One of Bristan’s recent product releases, the Gild Eco Start Basin Mixer, embodies the organisation’s sustainability ambitions as it has been engineered to feature this energy-saving technology, whilst adding that perfect finishing touch to any bathroom.
Developing a water-efficient product portfolio
Also featured in its comprehensive water-efficient portfolio are pre-fitted flow limiters, infrared taps that automatically turn off when not in use, and BREEAM-certified self-closing ‘push button’ taps.
As with all Bristan products, its water-efficient range is rigorously tested to comply with key regulations and industry requirements, so that specifiers can have complete confidence when working on a project. Plus, Bristan’s UKAS-accredited lab recycles 90% of the water used to carry out endurance testing of our products, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability.
Craig Rendall, Specification Director at Bristan Group, comments: “Whether working in the housebuilding or commercial sector, we understand that sustainability targets are a key consideration when specifying for a project. That’s why we’re proud to offer our range of water-saving products, to make it a trouble-free decision for specifiers every time.”
Sustainable taps and beyond
Further to Bristan’s commitments to its energy-saving product portfolio, is its ambition to drastically reduce the organisation’s carbon emissions as part of the wider Bristan Group.
As a zero-to-landfill company, it has extensive measures in place to ensure that the 295 tonnes of waste produced each year are recycled, reused or repurposed.
What’s more, Bristan Group’s Tamworth-based head office is soon to have solar panels installed, which is expected to generate 600kw/hour of electricity to support business operations and will equate to a CO2 saving of 111,292 kgs per annum.
With a clear roadmap of sustainability initiatives behind them, Bristan’s products can be bought with confidence and trusted to help reduce the UK’s overall carbon footprint — one tap at a time.
To learn more about the group’s sustainability commitments, visit:
