Solberg Manufacturing Inc was founded in 1968 by Charles H. Solberg Sr. It started by manufacturing tubular silencers. Currently the company manufactures Inlet Filter Silencers for Blowers and Compressors, Inlet Vacuum Pump Filters, Oil Mist Eliminators and various similar products. What makes Solberg stand out among its competitors and peers is its persistent commitment to the environment and tremendous efforts undertaken to lessen the environmental impact of their business. Being able to do this for 40 years in an industry sector like manufacturing which has most of its processes impacting the environment is a commendable achievement. This is also evident from the fact that one of the guiding principles of Solberg says “We Love Our Planet”.
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This tripled their manufacturing footprint as well as their environmental impact. To reduce the impact Solberg elevated their adherence to LEED guidelines. This included renovating the interior to ensure better air quality, productivity, and energy efficiency.
Improvement in B Corp score:- In 2014, Solberg attained a 99.3 B Corp score versus a 97.7 in 2013.
Source :- Solberg Manufacturing CSR Report 2014
The sustainable measures undertaken by Solberg can be categorized under its seven P’s which are called as the P7 tree as shown in the diagram above. The seven P’s stand for People, Planet, Product, Property, Power, Prosperity and Philanthropy.
Manufacturing Improvements:- As the production facility was to be relocated it gave the organisation an opportunity to adjust manufacturing processes to heighten safety, minimize fatigue, improve air quality, and elevate overall health and wellness. Some of the improvements in 2014 were
• A new, variable-speed-drive, “silent” air compressor creates a more pleasant audible space.
• Improved welding smoke-extraction system to increase exhaust to keep smoke away from breathing …show more content…
Seventh Generation is planning to continue tracing the origins of the rest of the ingredients. But they realized they needed to take action to gain greater control over the supply chain and the process of selecting the raw ingredient suppliers. This will make a difference in the traceability of the raw materials and packaging components.
Manufacturing Partner Annual Report (MPAR) Audits and Sustainability Summit:- Seventh Generation conducts intensive audits of its manufacturing partners to ensure that they are complying with the sustainability standards set by Seventh Generation. Senventh Generation does not manufacture its products and hence the sustainability of the offerings heavily reflects the commitment of their supply chain(manufacturing partners etc). Seventh Generation completed audits of all 12 of the manufacturing partners as well as auditing
This tripled their manufacturing footprint as well as their environmental impact. To reduce the impact Solberg elevated their adherence to LEED guidelines. This included renovating the interior to ensure better air quality, productivity, and energy efficiency.
Improvement in B Corp score:- In 2014, Solberg attained a 99.3 B Corp score versus a 97.7 in 2013.
Source :- Solberg Manufacturing CSR Report 2014
The sustainable measures undertaken by Solberg can be categorized under its seven P’s which are called as the P7 tree as shown in the diagram above. The seven P’s stand for People, Planet, Product, Property, Power, Prosperity and Philanthropy.
Manufacturing Improvements:- As the production facility was to be relocated it gave the organisation an opportunity to adjust manufacturing processes to heighten safety, minimize fatigue, improve air quality, and elevate overall health and wellness. Some of the improvements in 2014 were
• A new, variable-speed-drive, “silent” air compressor creates a more pleasant audible space.
• Improved welding smoke-extraction system to increase exhaust to keep smoke away from breathing …show more content…
Seventh Generation is planning to continue tracing the origins of the rest of the ingredients. But they realized they needed to take action to gain greater control over the supply chain and the process of selecting the raw ingredient suppliers. This will make a difference in the traceability of the raw materials and packaging components.
Manufacturing Partner Annual Report (MPAR) Audits and Sustainability Summit:- Seventh Generation conducts intensive audits of its manufacturing partners to ensure that they are complying with the sustainability standards set by Seventh Generation. Senventh Generation does not manufacture its products and hence the sustainability of the offerings heavily reflects the commitment of their supply chain(manufacturing partners etc). Seventh Generation completed audits of all 12 of the manufacturing partners as well as auditing