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SUSTAINABILITYThe way products are manufactured also has a significant impact on their environmental footprint. Milliken%u2019s production processes go beyond regulatory compliance. We are continually focused on the reduction of all forms of emissions waste and pollution. Milliken%u2019s European carpet production facility is located in Wigan, in the north west of England. The Wigan plant operates using the following principles of environmental efficiency:%u00b7 ISO14001 - the highest standard for efficient and environmentally responsible manufacture%u00b7 ISO9001 - the highest standard for quality%u00b7 ISO 14006 - design for environment guidance, ensuring that the best practice of ISO 14001 and 9001 is considered at the design stage%u00b7 ISO 50001 Energy Management System %u00b7 BRE Environmental and Sustainability Standard%u00b7 BES 6002 Ethical Labour Sourcing Standard%u00b7 LEAN manufacturing principles for efficiencyResource ConsumptionReducing Milliken%u2019s resource consumption is a vital component in our sustainability journey. We purchase electricity from renewable sources and recycle production waste. Wherever practical, raw materials are sourced locally, from ethically and environmentally approved suppliers. These efficiencies are reflected in our BRE ratings which show the continued reduction in environmental impact. Over the past 10 years:Milliken%u2019s operational success means that our facilities are now benchmarked by 1000s of companies worldwide. Responsible Manufacturing Gas Consumption41%reduction/m2Water Consumption 10%reduction/m2Electricity Consumption23%reduction/m2