Iris Industry Solutions is committed to sustainable development and is convinced that good entrepreneurial performance is only achieved once there is a balance between People, Planet and Profit, or in Iris language: Betterness!
Iris Industry Solutions is C02 Performance Ladder level 5 certified and through its goals it strives to reduce its C02 footprint year after year.
OUR REDUCTION MEASURES ARE PAYING OFF!
A key principle here is to strive to minimize our carbon footprint. The annual mapping of our CO2 footprint offers Iris the opportunity to monitor its emissions and to steer measures to reduce CO2 emissions and make its business operations more sustainable.
We target a reduction in total emissions of 46% by 2030 (using 2019 as the baseline year) for following emissions:
- Scope 1 (direct emissions from the company)
- Scope 2 (indirect emissions from the company).
- Scope 3 (indirect emissions from third parties).
Iris Industry Solutions' CO2 emissions (scope 1 & 2) continue to depend on the amount of work and work method for removing an existing coating that may and can be applied to our projects. Iris Industry Solutions has expanded its foreign activities in France and the Netherlands, but our activities in the in-house workshop have also increased. This causes a slight increase in our carbon footprint as our workshops consume more energy than we consume on projects.
REDUCTION OBJECTIVES FOR 2030
With regard to our indirect CO2 emissions (scope 3), generated by our business with our customers and suppliers, we try to continuously reduce our footprint using our supply chain analysis.
REDUCTION MEASURES
With the following measures, we hope to further reduce CO2 emissions:
PROJECTS
- use of vaporblast & induction instead of conventional blasting
- turning off machinery, lighting and heating when not in use
- grid recovery
- ordering correct amount of grit & paint
- additional focus on processing/reducing waste
- Monitoring machinery on site to reduce diese consumption
- optimization of Farrow Flow coupling on the blast pots for grit reduction
FLEET
- check tire pressure
- economical driving
- home office & digital conferencing
- switch to electric cars
- charging stations are provided at employees' homes as well as at the various sites
BUILDINGS
- LED lighting
- modification heating offices in Geel
CONTINUED FOCUS
The results and objectives of our sustainability system are presented in our sustainability report and our policy statement puts the focus on permanently seeking new reduction opportunities.
In 2024, we started 2 new chain analyses : Farrow Flow coupling and diesel reduction in the yard
In 2024, a chain analysis was prepared on reducing grit through the Farrow Flow coupling and reducing diesel consumption in the yards in cooperation with the external firm NRG.
Objective:
- Optimization of Yard Machinery
- Use of more efficient machinery: Invest in modern, energy-efficient yard machinery that uses less diesel.
- Regular maintenance: Ensure regular maintenance of the machines to keep them in optimal condition, which reduces fuel consumption.
- Alternative Fuels
- Biodiesel or HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil).: Consider using biodiesel or HVO as an alternative to traditional diesel. These fuels have lower CO2 emissions.
- Electric and hybrid machines: Introduce electric or hybrid yard machinery whenever possible.
- Efficiency in Site Management
- Smart planning: Optimize site planning and logistics to minimize unnecessary use of machinery.
- Staff training: Train personnel in efficient driving and operating methods to reduce fuel consumption.
- Use of Farrow Flow Coupling
- Reduction of grit: The Farrow Flow coupling can help reduce grit through more efficient material flow and less wear and tear on equipment.
- Maintenance and monitoring: Regularly check and maintain the clutch to ensure that it functions optimally and contributes to the reduction of emissions.
- Monitoring and Data Analysis
- Emission measurements: Perform regular measurements of emissions to evaluate the effectiveness of the measures taken.
- Data analysis: Use data analysis to identify trends and make further optimizations.
Chain objective
IRIS, because of its potential in CO2-reduction and the influence of IRIS, propose to use the savings potential that emerges from the chain analysis on blasting with the Farrow Flow link as the target for the chain. In doing so, the target is as follows:
"Iris plans to equip 100% of the blast pots with the Farrow Flow coupling by 2027."
2025: Modify 50% of blast pots with Farrow Flow coupling
2026: 75%
2027: 100%
A choice was made for the second chain analysis to reduce diesel in the yards through Implementation of electric and hybrid site machinery at at least 3 major work sites within 3 years. We are starting the measurements on the Ijssel bridges. For this we are working with an external partner, NRG. They are going to monitor our devices so that we can make adjustments efficiently.
FORWARD
In 2021, a new EMP (3.B.2_1 Energy Management Action Plan) for the period 2021 - 2023, with which we will implement the new strategy. The method of communication regarding our footprint, the objectives for the coming year, the retained and implemented actions and reduction measures are described in our communication plan.
Through our innovation cell, we continue to actively search for solutions that support our sustainability strategy in the coming years to achieve further CO2 reduction and circularity. Be sure to check out our blogs as well as our posts on LinkedIn to inform you how we can do our part and also reduce your carbon footprint.
In addition, collaboration in the chain remains important for achieving CO2 reductions in the sector. Together with our chain partners, both clients and suppliers, we increase insight and develop innovative products. For this Iris Industry Solutions is a member of Netherlands carbon neutral because we are convinced that together with this valuable network of companies working on CO2 reduction, we are taking serious steps toward sustainability.
Since 2017, Iris Industry Solutions has been certified according to the CO2 performance ladder, for more information you can also visit our page on the website of Consulting SKAO. Our footprint was prepared in accordance with the ISO 14064-1 standard and is described in our procedure for energy reduction and reduction of CO2 emissions.
Are you curious about what sustainability measures Iris can take to reduce your CO2 emissions? Then contact us soon.
