SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Midland Lead
The team at award-winning Midland Lead, based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, say: “We are the only UK manufacturer offering machine- cast lead with a BRE Environmental Product Declaration. As an independent family-run company, we have been producing lead sheet for UK and overseas clients since 1983. “Proud of our strong manufacturing heritage, our highly skilled workforce creates a diverse range of construction products from recycled lead – lead sheet, lead-lined boards and lead ballast. Our lead sheet production is ISO 9001, 14001and 45001 accredited, and our machine-cast lead is BBA-certified. “Lead has impressive environmental credentials: it is one of the few fully recyclable construction materials and, if fitted correctly, can last 100 years or more. Our products are made from 100% recycled lead and nothing in our manufacturing process goes to waste. As a manufacturer of such a sustainable product, it was a natural step for us to focus on our processes and start our sustainability journey towards Net Zero. Since 2021, we have reduced our carbon footprint by 34% and we are on track to be a Net Zero manufacturer by 2050. construction sector, we took the bold step to transform our business by choosing to define sustainability not only in reducing energy consumption and creating process efficiencies, but also in the management, development and retention of our workforce, and our role within the community. Positive people processes “Still in the early stages of sustainable behavioural change, we know that by focusing on the data and sharing information with the team, asking for feedback, and ideas on how to improve, our future sustainability success is achievable. “Our culture and values are embedded in our HR and business processes. We recruit, retain and promote using our five values (work together, tell it how it is, be curious, be part of our future, make it happen, look out for each other). Sustainable manufacturer “Operating within a carbon-intensive manufacturing industry and traditional “We aim to become an employer of choice and focus on creating a happy, healthy, flexible, multi- skilled workforce. Underpinned by embracing diversity, we have a proud reputation for developing employees, providing opportunities to fulfil their potential. Community “Partnerships and relationships within our community are an integral part of our transformation strategy. We provide lead sheet and ancillaries free of charge to 20 building and
Midland Lead’s skilled workforce produce lead sheet.
The company’s lead sheet is manufactured using 100% recycled lead.
Business owners Boudewijn Tuinenburg and Francoise Derksen.
roofing colleges, training the next generation of roofers. Our local community benefits through donations to small charities and sponsorships of grassroots and female football teams. We also aim to support our local business community, using their expert services, sharing knowledge, and working together on best practices, for example with the East Midlands Manufacturing Network.
measurement and analysis and will continue to learn from experts to improve our processes. “Midland Lead aims to lead the way: as a Sustainable Manufacturer providing consistently high levels of service and the best quality lead in a responsible way, while positively contributing to the development of both the team and the community.” ML OPERATIONS,T/A MIDLAND LEAD Kiln Way, Woodville, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8ED Tel: 01283 224555 • sales@midlandlead.co.uk www.midlandlead.co.uk midlandlead @ MidlandLead Midland Lead Ltd
The future “Our future plans include continuous
improvement opportunities, well-being activities and developing our Next Generation of Team Midland Lead. We have plans to invest on-site with new technology for energy performance
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