18th June 2009

ESBIE Supplying Green Energy
to 'Carbon-Neutral' company
GPS Colour Graphics Ltd

The Belfast-based commercial printing company which has been named UTV Business Eye Green Company of the Year and Environmental Printer of the Year at the Irish Print Awards for the fourth year running is bringing its energy supply in line with its overarching environmental strategy.
 

Clare McAllister, Senior Customer Relations Manager ESBIE, with Ian McCurry, Managing Director GPS Colour Graphics Ltd, announce the GPS switch to Green Energy.

The contract of 650 thousand KWh per annum, will see ESBIE provide highly competitively priced energy sourced from its ever increasing renewables portfolio.  ESBIE recently announced plans to buy a 20 MW, 8 turbine windfarm in Co. Tyrone, with a further three windfarms coming on stream by the middle of 2010.

Commenting on the agreement Ian McCurry, GPS Managing Director said, "At GPS, we are dedicated to protecting the environment and we have significantly reduced our carbon footprint by improving efficiency, positively engaging with staff, cutting costs and reducing waste."

“We recognise the use of green energy is an important element in reducing our impact on the environment and with ESBIE we have developed a partnership which ensures that our energy will be supplied solely from renewable resources underpinning our commitment to reduce consumption and deliver on our environmental objectives.

GPS was the first commercial printing company in Northern Ireland to be accredited under the rules of the Forest Stewardship Council meaning that its products are bought in the confidence that they are not contributing to global forest destruction.

Liam Molloy, Managing Director, ESBIE commented, "The contract to supply GPS Colour Graphics Ltd highlights our credentials as a leading green energy provider, as well as our ability to provide highly competitive pricing and tailored energy solutions backed with first class customer service to match our clients’ needs.  GPS is leading the field in terms of outstanding environmental practices and ESBIE is delighted to assist the company to further develop their green business initiatives."