Ardagh Group has been recognised for energy saving achievements at its UK glass operation. The company received a highly commended award in the Carbon Trust's Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing Awards 2012. The award was earned for concerted efforts made to save energy at its plant at Irvine, Ayrshire. A systematic energy saving programme has resulted in an annual reduction of around 2405t/CO2 emissions, with annual savings for the company of over £165,000. The judges praised Ardagh's diligent and methodical approach to achieving the energy savings. They singled out the company's systematic implementation of variable speed drives into various aspects of the glass production process as innovative within the glass container industry. It was also noted that this approach can be scaled up with the potential for substantial savings if and when carried across the international sites of the Ardagh Group.
