Environmental Policy
Firefly operate a 0% of waste to landfill policy. All waste items that can be recycled are split-up and collected by an accredited recycling company based locally. All organic waste is composted onsite at Firefly’s production facilities. Waste that cannot be recycled is sent to a local energy-from-waste plant where energy, locked in the waste, is released to generate electricity.
Firefly has systems for the disposal of specific items, for example: lead acid batteries are handled by a company that is, both a member of the BRMA, and registered with the Environment Agency as a hazardous waste producer. All electrical waste is handled by a company that is WEEE compliant.
The following third party certification is expected of all of our suppliers: ISO 9001 quality management systems, ISO 14001 environmental standards and BSI Kite Marks.
Firefly procures items based on the: quality and price of components and proximity of supplier. In order to further reduce our carbon footprint, Firefly Solar uses the most local UK supplier available – where possible, those supplying goods manufactured within the UK. Should a UK supplier for a specific product not be available, a search is carried out based on quality, price and proximity. For this reason, in certain circumstances, Firefly opts for the use of components that are manufactured in Europe on the basis that they will last longer and are of a higher quality.
Where possible Firefly use recycled materials and all timber used for fabrication is FSC certified.
Firefly employees are actively encouraged to use lift share.
When possible, online communication is encouraged and many meetings with clients are completed using internet or telephone based conferencing systems. Should a face to face meeting be required, public transport is the preferred route of travel.
Firefly’s office and warehouse are entirely powered by renewable energy from the UK’s sole dedicated supplier of 100% renewable energy.
Solar generators returning from an event are re- charged using solar arrays positioned on the roof of the warehouse.
When available Firefly use lower energy alternatives to products
