Case Studies

Bloom in box Case Study

“MaCaW showed us that solar could cut our carbon footprint by 38.6% and save almost £5,500 each year in bills.” Bloom in Box’s Tom Reardon has long been committed to cutting his business’ [...]

“I think we’ll cut our energy costs by 40-45%” - AquaSpira sees the cost benefit of saving carbon. Composite steel reinforced pipe-maker AquaSpira has put the finishing touches to a solar panel installation. [...]

Supply chains made more sustainable by MaCaW

What’s the simplest way of saving thousands in energy costs, cutting tonnes of carbon from your operation, and boosting your business’ profile with clients seeking a more sustainable supply chain? Canopy Products called [...]

Carbon reduction with MaCaW a “no brainer” says Whitewells

Thanks to a carbon audit by the University of Central Lancashire’s Making Carbon Work (MaCaW) project and a grant part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), catering supplier Whitewells is exiting the [...]

MaCaW Brings Sustainable Procurement Closer to Home

The University of Central Lancashire’s Making Carbon Work (MaCaW) project, part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), is helping to drive a powerful onshoring message for Pendle Engineering. Chris [...]

Solar Savings: Cutting 17% Off Preston Company’s Energy Bills

Solar Savings: Cutting 17% Off Preston Company’s Energy Bills The University of Central Lancashire’s Making Carbon Work Project (MaCaW) and a £15,000 grant from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) are helping [...]

JRC Roofing Sees the Light With MaCaW

A Burnley-based specialist slate supplier has transformed its site lighting - and is set to transform its energy bills – thanks to support and funding from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and [...]

Lightbulb moment as Chelsom goes green

Bright sparks turn to MaCaW programme to help reduce carbon emissions An environmental consultancy programme funded by the European Regional Development Funding and managed by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is [...]

Nutrition firm goes carbon neutral with UCLan support

Private Label Nutrition ensures new headquarters go green A growing Blackpool business has committed to going carbon neutral, with support from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Private Label Nutrition, which manufactures [...]

Sky is the limit for solar powered T&R

Aerospace supplier goes green with MaCaW support Sky is the limit for solar powered T&R A leading aerospace supplier has reduced its carbon footprint and saved thousands of pounds, with support from the [...]

Fitness firm in peak condition thanks to carbon-cutting audit

Commercial fitness equipment supplier Fitness Warehouse is eyeing sustainable savings in surface water drainage charges, thanks to MaCaW The Preston-based business is researching the potential for re-using rainwater captured from its roof [...]

Leyland firm exhibits tangible savings thanks to MaCaW

An events, digital and film company is set to make savings of more than £3,000 annually as a result of the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan’s) Making Carbon Work (MaCaW) project. Leyland-based Glasgows [...]