Carbon Neutral Certified and from January 2021, MIDAS to Mitigate ALL Embodied Carbon
The Climate Emergency means that we all have to put Carbon Neutrality at the top of our business plans. In April 2019 Midas decided to make amends for its carbon intensive past and began the journey to Net Zero, we achieved it in January 2021, just 20 months later.
From 1st January 2021 all Midas products, including our PU mouldings, MRIM & FASTrim tooling, foundry pattern equipment, and engineering models have been delivered completely carbon neutral, to be clear - we fully mitigate the embodied Carbon within all the products we sell and are therefore 'Carbon Net-Zero'. We are accredited with PAS2060 Scope 1,2 & 3 and are audited by NQA Ltd
We have entered into a long-term business partnership with The Forest of Marston Vale, a 61 square mile woodland located just 3.2 miles from Midas. The purchase of Pending Issuance Units (PIU's) from The Forest will enable us to mitigate ALL embodied Carbon within our 'sold' products. Further to this long-term arrangement, we have additionally committed to fund the planting of a minimum of 500 additional trees per annum. By the end of 2023 Midas will have planted around 4300 trees within the Forest and purchased 2000 PIU's.
Our Carbon Net Zero status, embodied Carbon mitigation plan, and our tree planting and reforestation arrangement with The Forest of Marston Vale, is fully auditable and we would welcome any questions or interest from our customers or local businesses who would like our support in their own carbon reduction plan.
Our Carbon Net Zero PAS 2060 Scope 1,2,& 3 Certification - CERTIFICATE # 650572
In accordance with PAS 2060:2015 - Specification for the demonstration of carbon neutrality, Midas Pattern Company Ltd has achieved Carbon neutrality and is committed to on-going Carbon neutrality. By committing to the relevant standards and methodology required by PAS 2060, it demonstrates our commitment to decarbonise and align our business with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We will continue to review our emissions and look for ways to reduce them further as part of our Green Initiative.
The Environment
Midas is a responsible plastics manufacturer. We take climate change very seriously and believe in the science behind the climate emergency.
In order to play our part in reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, we developed the #MidasGreenInitiative to drive change within our manufacturing process and communicate the progress made in reducing our carbon footprint.
Having been 'process carbon neutral' since July 2020, we have continued to reduce our waste and energy consumption and strived to improve in all areas of sustainability. By investing in energy-efficient equipment, using renewable energy sources, and investing in 650 photovoltaic panels to create our own Solar Farm, we have continued to make significant progress.
What is the Midas Green Initiative?
The Midas Green Initiative is the name we give our Carbon reduction journey and documents our commitment to an environmentally friendly, Zero-Carbon economy. An economy that supports the fundamental principle of sustainability.
We believe manufacturing doesn't have to cost the earth and we are proof that by reducing waste, switching suppliers, investing in green innovation and green resources, it is possible to reduce your impact on the planet, achieve carbon neutrality, trade ethically, and responsibly whilst underpinning profitability.
We want to inspire YOU to do the same - Please follow and support #MidasGreenInitiative
The Process
The polyurethane used to make our mouldings is a lightweight structural material that uses very little energy to convert. No temperature control is required in the tooling and mouldings are produced at room temperature. We have no high energy-consuming injection moulding machines or presses as we manually handle our tooling, we pour liquid polyurethane resin at atmospheric pressure which then cures at room temperature.
During the RIM moulding manufacturing process, no chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s) are produced and the polyurethane is completely inert when cured meaning it will not degrade or leach poisons into the environment. All parts are cast to size ensuring optimum process efficiency with minimal waste thus avoiding the need for additional energy-consuming post-machining.
The Benefits
Our finished RIM mouldings are used in life enhancing and life saving applications from Medical Devices & Analytical machines, to Solar Panels & EV Charging Stations. They are used positively every day and have a lifespan in excess of 50 years - in simple terms, they are as far from ‘single-use plastics’ as any plastic product can be. When you need a precision moulding, weighing up to 30Kg, potentially measuring in excess of 3 meters, that is robust and has a beautiful finish AND only takes a few watts of energy to make, you know that Midas’ unique polyurethane RIM moulding process is a responsible choice for Green conscious buyers.
Repair, Re-purpose, and Re-use
Using our PU moulding process ensures the maximum return on your investment, it also guarantees quality and longevity, but there are occasions when our mouldings can get worn or damaged, for instance in the field or during assembly. A major environmental benefit of using Midas Polyurethane RIM mouldings is that parts can be returned to us at any time for refurbishment, repair, modification, repainting, rebranding, or simply new graphics, thereby giving you the option to repair and reuse your parts countless times. This aspect of our process ensures you can responsibly recycle your mouldings multiple times thereby reducing downstream waste and of course inevitably saving money. You can read more about how we repair and recycle your RIM mouldings here.
End of Life
When the time comes to recycle your mouldings, the polyurethane used at Midas can be ground down into an inert bulk filler that is used in the construction and composites industry, it will remain inert and environmentally safe for generations to come. If you wish you can return your unwanted mouldings to Midas once they reach their end of life to ensure that they are recycled responsibly by us, in house, using our own industrial grinding equipment, or alternatively, if you prefer, you can take guidance from your local recycling specialists.
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as remotely presented to The World Foundry Summit, NYC, May 2022