MLS Commits to Green Entrepreneurship with Ambitious Goals
The importance of environmental
attention and awareness as a company is undeniable. That is why, we have taken
concrete steps to have a positive impact on the environment. Our commitment is
demonstrated by the tangible initiatives we have taken in recent years to
contribute to a more sustainable world.
A New Office Building, Fully Prepared for the Future
The company and its employees are excited about their
new office building. This modern facility is constructed with sustainable
building materials, resulting in an excellent EPC rating and optimal insulation
that minimises heat loss. Additionally, our green roof not only enhances our
sustainable character but also reduces our ecological footprint. It collects
rainwater, which we can reuse for showers and toilets - a practical and
sustainable solution in one.
With ecological lighting, solar panels, and
charging stations, we take pride in our complete infrastructure. These
initiatives significantly reduce our energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
“The
best proof of this is our energy bill. If we compare our former building with
the new one, its surface has certainly doubled, but our energy bill has not,”
says Wilmer Verniers, CEO of MLS, proudly.
“Not only have we replaced
traditional thermal heating with an innovative heat pump, but we have also
chosen triple-glazed insulating glass and smart sensors that automatically dim
the lighting. These are just a few examples of the efforts we took.”
All
these energy-saving measures and the conscious attitude of all our employees
towards the rational use of resources, such as water and energy, bring us
closer to our goal of being a fully green and sustainable company.
But There’s More
MLS is also committed to effective waste management, focusing on waste
prevention through reuse and recycling, minimising air and water pollution,
rational use of natural resources, and waste reduction. Sustainable processing
methods are always given preference.
We Make Impact
We strive for a leading
role in sustainable entrepreneurship and environmental protection. The
environment is given essential value in the company’s daily activities:
- Our company complies with environmental
laws and regulations and remains focused on improving our environmental
performance.
- We invest in training
our employees to promote environmental awareness and activities, ensuring
everyone automatically acts in line with our environmental goals.
- We are dedicated to continuous improvement of our environmental performance and policies by actively seeking and implementing the most advanced technologies, thereby achieving minimal environmental impact. Additionally, we integrate sustainability and ethical criteria into our procurement policy.
This truly translates into a different way of working and,
above all, increased awareness to:
- Work digitally as often as possible: much
less printing and more online work.
- Organise short meetings online to avoid
unnecessary car trips.
- ...
2 beehives with significant economic value
A last
initiative that we can show off today is not one, but two beehives on the
premises of MLS. They not only leave our green mark, but they are
the powerhouses of pollination, allowing 80% of flowering plants a chance to
thrive.
About 70% of what ends up on our plates depends directly (fruits,
vegetables, oils, etc.) or indirectly (forage plants for livestock, etc.) on
that pollination. The economic value is enormous.
Future Plans
As if that were
not enough, MLS is also looking to the future. Soon, a battery will be
installed to store energy from the solar panels and generated wind energy – all
initiatives to contribute to a sustainable future as a company.
We look forward
to a green future with all MLS colleagues!
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