Cunningham Covers has announced a move to more sustainable production methods, to help secure the future of the Maghera-based firm.

According to mypoweruk, in just over a year, manufacturing costs have increased by 67% and electricity costs accounting for around 20% of operating costs in the average manufacturing business. This then leads to decreasing profitability.

Cunningham has said that its purpose is to improve lives the of our customers and employees, to allow Cunningham to continue to do this, profitability is key. That is why Cunningham has moved towards more Sustainable Energy Consumption.

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Since Covid hit in 2020, the UK has been focused on achieving a 'Green Recovery' and Net Zero carbon emissions. Solar energy is just one of the clean energy alternatives that Cunningham have looked into to generate electricity without carbon pollution.

Reducing the carbon footprint caused by manufacturing has been a priority. Now with one their factories powered by solar power Cunningham are lessening the impact on the environment and their carbon footprint will have on the planet.

Since installation of solar panels in their main factory in Maghera from February 2023: The panels have provided 33% of our total electricity consumption since February 2023; We've been up to 80% self-sufficient on the sunniest days; 3.84 tons of CO2 emissions saved since February 2023 – the equivalent of: 346km air travel, 55,543km road travel, and 355 trees.

All in all, the installation of solar panels at their main production facility has been a huge success in a number of ways, from enhancing sustainability goals, adding to corporate social responsibility and reducing carbon footprint.