Top Gun Tools reduces carbon footprint with sustainable support

Blackpool-based Top Gun Tools and Fixings, a specialist in power tools, fixings, and fastenings, is receiving support from Blackpool Council's Academies to expand its business and reduce its carbon footprint.

Chris Smith, managing director of Top Gun Tools and Fixings, revealed that the company's collaboration with the Blackpool Growth Business Academy has significantly boosted its growth trajectory.

Building on this momentum, Smith has now joined forces with the Blackpool Net Zero Business Academy to enhance sustainability efforts. Smith said: "I’ve got young children and you want to set an example. We already recycle and have a couple of electric vehicles. And it was clear that if we want to work with larger clients we need to operate in a more sustainable way."

Megan Tucker, a sustainability specialist leading the Blackpool Net Zero Business Academy team, conducted a comprehensive, fully-funded energy audit. The audit provided implementable actions and culminated in a personalised Decarbonisation Action Plan. The plan recommended better monitoring systems, behavioural changes, switching to 100 per cent LED lighting, and switching to electric vehicles.

The energy audit's recommendations are helping Smith to source solar panels for on-site renewable electricity generation to reduce reliance on the National Grid, while also supporting Top Gun to procure funding for solar PV installation. The recommendations predict a reduction of 42% in energy costs and a 45% decrease in the business’ carbon footprint each year.

To implement energy reductions similar to this in your Blackpool business, speak to Blackpool Net Zero Business Academy.