ESG goals: keep it REELly green

12 Jul 2023

In today’s post, we would like to remind you of the importance of following the principles of sustainable development and share our actions in this area to inspire you to lead an eco-friendly lifestyle, as the measures taken to preserve and support the world around us are something to be proud of. In an era where sustainability is becoming a prerequisite for business success, our aim for a greener future is to balance economic growth with carbon reduction through efficient production and responsible use of resources.

It is no secret that human activities and energy consumption have increased carbon dioxide levels, leading to global warming and widespread consequences. As a responsible business, our priority is to minimize the impact on the environment and to find opportunities to contribute to green energy initiatives.

Firstly, it is indisputable that smart, energy-efficient and high-tech cables are essential for the cable industry. For instance, fiber optic cables, which can cover distances of more than 200 km, require minimal energy consumption; the only component in the technology that needs energy is the sensing device.

Secondly, our sensor cables play an important role in asset and facility monitoring, providing early detection of emergencies and preventing waste of resources and pollution.

Thirdly, we are proud supporters of the European Green Deal and the energy transformation movement. Using our expertise in the oil and gas industry, green energy initiatives such as monitoring of geothermal systems through distributed fibre optic sensing (DFOS) are actively promoted and integrated in the company strategy.

In addition, the skills are constantly being improved and technology is evolving to reduce fuel and energy consumption as well as emissions from downhole operations. For example, our latest innovation, the SlickLight thick-wall tube cable, maintains compatibility with standard equipment while significantly increasing cross-sectional efficiency, tensile strength and friction resistance. This allows operators to achieve more with existing equipment and resources at the wellhead.

Finally, sustainability is not just about emissions reduction, conscious consumption and recycling, it is also about people – something we consider fundamental to our business.

To ensure the well-being of our employees, we prioritise their safety by providing a range of personal protective equipment at all the facilities. Furthermore, a diverse and inclusive work environment is created that embraces different perspectives and unique contributions, recognising their importance to the growth and success of the company, as our global workforce is made up of people with diverse backgrounds from across the Americas and Europe.

These are some of the few steps taken every day towards a brighter future and a healthier planet. Join us on this challenging journey!

A reminder that by buying cables from Wires&Bytes you are supporting an eco-friendly enterprise.

So go to the Sustainability section of the website to learn more about the company’s environmental policy.

Let’s make the world a better place together!