Case study
Firebolt
The Challenge
Electronic waste is the fastest growing waste stream, with only a small percentage being recycled. Firebolt lacked the insight to become more sustainable.
Project Objectives
01
To understand how Firebolt could become more sustainable and increase its EcoVadis score
02
To close short-term gaps and work towards reaching medium and long-term objectives
03
To collaborate to gain the insight necessary to improve their ESG score despite the context of COVID-19
Company facts
Firebolt
Currently, only 20% of electronic waste is being recycled. Extensive use of conflict minerals and materials leading to negative environmental and social impact.
The supply chain is showing trends towards increased transparency and reuse of minerals. Firebolt wanted to focus on the energy efficiency of their product.
The industry is not showing much innovation when it comes to sustainability.
Industry
Manufacturing
FTEs
65
EcoVadis medal
Platinum
Nexio Projects’ Solution
01
Assessment
Nexio Projects identified the main improvement areas for Firebolt leading to a sustainability strategy with longer term goals
02
Improvement
The collaboration brought to life new procedures, a handbook for staff and policies to manage KPIs
Key Outcomes
Firebolt achieved the EcoVadis Platinum Medal and a raising awareness of the importance of sustainability to the company among all employees.
Strategy
With the guidance of Nexio Projects, Firebolt developed a sustainability strategy and policy guide for employees and management to provide transparency and structure
KPIs
Additionally, the team defined a baseline for KPIs so that Firebolt can monitor its performance and ensure that progress is in line with targets
Structure
Finally, the team implemented new procedures and processes to achieve objectives effectively and efficiently
Testimonials
What our client says
“Nexio Projects really helped us to structure our sustainability strategy. First, we pulled together all the things we were already doing into an organised work stream. We then added new projects and overlaid a reporting and responsibility structure to drive implementation. ”
Philip Ochtman
CEO
Firebolt
Firebolt
