Environmental Policy
Allstar Electrical and Air Conditioning is committed to minimising the impact of its activities on the environment. We have adopted the best practice to reduce, reuse and recycle throughout all our activities, in line with the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The company aspires to be fully compliant with all relevant environmental legislation.
Our business model is based on providing cleaner, safer and more efficient technologies to individuals and businesses throughout London and the UK. Together with leading manufacturers and suppliers, such as Daikin, Mitsubishi, Schneider and MK electrical, our mission is based on innovation and a commitment to deliver the most sustainable and energy efficient products to the end consumers.
Heat pump technology offers an environmentally friendly solution to creating a temperate and comfortable indoor climate by regulating the temperature, providing fresh outdoor air and reducing the indoor humidity. Air-source heat pumps generate 3 times as much energy as they use – This is because up to 80% of their energy is extracted from the natural air around the dwelling and the remaining 20% from electricity. Furthermore, because they are powered by electricity, they produce a fraction of the CO2 and NOx emissions of conventional organic fueled utilities such as natural gas, thus reducing the end consumers overall ecological and carbon footprint.
Although air-source heat pumps operate using CFCs / HFCs, all the Engineers at ASE are F- gas qualified in order to comply with the rules specified in the EU F-Gas Regulation 517/2014. Furthermore, we are a REFCOM Elite certified company. The Hazardous Waste Regulations, COSHH and in particular the F-gas Regulations are concerned with the phase down of F-gases and preventing their release into the atmosphere. The regulations obligate us to check all our installations for leak checks and record all findings in a site logbook. This ensures we act responsibly and control to the best of our abilities any harmful emissions to the environment. Through such practice we can help achieve the net zero target set by the UK government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by ‘at least’ 100% below the 1990 levels by 2050.
We are a leading installer of Daikin air to air heating and cooling technologies in London. Daikin are constantly improving the energy efficiency of these technologies, and are themselves committed to not only meeting the Ecodesign directive (2009/125/EC) but surpassing it with advanced technologies and products.
As part of the Ecodesign directive (2009/125/EC) all heat pump units are required to be labeled with the uniform energy label to clearly indicate the energy efficiency of the model. This information is shared with the consumer, on a manufacturer data sheet, prior to the sale. Thus permitting the consumer to make an informed decision. Many of the Daikin models suitable for domestic use achieve an A+++ seasonal rating for both heating and cooling, which is the highest possible energy efficiency available on the market currently. For models up to 12.5kW the rating is based on Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER) for cooling and Seasonal Coefficient of Performance (SCOP) for heating. Models above 12.5kW are based on Nominal efficiency ratings.
As NICEIC approved electrical contractors, we are fully compliant with the latest IET wiring regulations BS7671:2018. The current 18th edition ushers in a ‘greener era’ for energy efficiency and encourages business to adopt key energy efficiency measures, such as those in Appendix 17 which offers expert guidance on the lessening environmental impact of electrical installations, through measures such as replacing traditional standard filament, halogen and fluorescent lights with super-efficient LEDs and using smart controls. Another focus to improve energy efficiency is power factor corrections, which significantly reduce consumption and CO2 emissions, along with lower electricity bills. We purchase from manufacturers and distributors who offer a take-it-back scheme under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations.
We have a large stock area and an online stock inventory system which allows us to control our stock and ensure we order enough of each item so as to limit excess delivery journeys and wastage.
The packaging from all the materials is separated into recyclable and non recyclable waste. A licensed waste carrier then collects the different types of waste to ensure that it is disposed of accordingly. If the occasion arises where we have a large amount of waste or recycling to dispose of we, as a company, have obtained a Certificate of Registration under the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011, which allows us to take the waste to treatment, recycling or other waste site. Furthermore, the packaging from materials taken to remote sites is flattened and placed in the recycling bins at the customer addresses, in order to encourage customers to recycle. Where this is not possible it is brought back to the office location to be recycled, as we have more capacity and facilities on site to do so.
From time to time staff are sent on training programmes to improve their knowledge and raise awareness of environmental issues in order to enlist their support in improving the company’s performance.
This policy is reviewed on an annual basis to ensure it is kept up to date and inline with all current legislation, not only to meet the regulations but to exceed the targets.
Sincerely,
Joe Stein
Company Director