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“ For example , in our UK manufacturing facilities the focus is on embracing green energy , where we utilize 100 percent renewable energy sources . We also design and manufacture our products in line with a circular economy , which includes efficient use of raw materials , and the re-use and recycling of components .
“ As part of our Environmental and Social Governance ( ESG ) plan we look to embed future sustainability further by minimizing the impact of packaging and upstream logistics . Where products are supplied via our extended , worldwide supply chain , we carefully select and audit suppliers against our ISO14001 and SA8000 processes . As recently as January 2024 , we were audited by the UK Environmental Agency , who have also confirmed their approval of our waste stream management as considerate and ethical .” With change on the horizon , Richard ruminates on what ’ s next for Drive DeVilbiss : “ We are private equity owned and coming
toward the end of their investment cycle . In the relatively near future , we will have a new owner and I ’ m sure , one who has an appetite for investment . Whilst there has been a lot of consolidation in the healthcare market over recent years , it is still relatively fragmented , and there are opportunities to acquire businesses that will take us in different directions from a product technology perspective , as well as providing a pathway for future organic growth . There are also opportunities to vertically integrate with some investment which will help us become more competitive and deliver an even better level of service to our customers . We are here to improve the quality of people ’ s lives through innovative healthcare solutions ; the more we grow means we can help improve more lives than we do now , and that ’ s always going to be our focus globally .” ■
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