Summer vacation is approaching, but BEMA is still going strong. We just launched another exciting initiative – solar panels on the roofs of our production halls! Once they have been fully installed in mid-June, they will be able to cover our entire energy consumption when the season is right. This is yet another step along the green path we want to follow.

There are several advantages to producing our own electricity:

• We will emit less CO2
• Strengthening of our overall environmental profile
• We will become less sensitive to fluctuations in the electricity price

Furthermore, we expect that in the coming years, there will be increasing demands for industrial companies to establish green energy solutions. As a preparatory measure, it makes sense to utilize the space already at our disposal. This also makes the overall solution relatively cost-neutral over a period of five to seven years. All this is a benefit to us as well as our customers.

The solar panels are another element in our efforts concerning energy and the green transition. Previously, we replaced all our light fixtures with LED lighting, both in production and administration. This alone resulted in a significant decrease in our power consumption.

We also believe that the green transition should look good and be seen in our everyday life. It is not just about energy and savings. That is why we have planted 60 fruit trees and 70 fruit bushes in front of the administration building. Hopefully, they will attract bees and other insects, providing food for wild birds. Our employees can also get an extra dose of vitamins by grabbing an apple or a handful of berries during their lunch break. And lastly, we are sowing a variety of wildflower seeds along the production halls, which will contribute to increased biodiversity. It will also be a pretty sight, instead of the usual grass.