A market-leading Somerset-based British air filter manufacturer which has customers worldwide has announced the appointment of a dedicated Sustainability and Compliance Manager.

Family-owned and run manufacturing and services company Jasun Envirocare in Bridgwater has taken on Ionie-Lee Smallwood – a strategic appointment that underscores its unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Jasun Envirocare’s Managing Director Colin Hitch says “Ionie-Lee will lead the development and implementation of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) across our diverse product portfolio.

“This process involves creating transparent, independently verified documentation detailing each product’s environmental impact throughout its lifecycle. Through providing these comprehensive insights, we will empower our customers to make informed, eco-conscious decisions that align with their sustainability initiatives.”

Navigating the development of EPDs enables Jasun Envirocare to be at the forefront of sustainable innovation and environmental responsibility in its industry.

Colin adds: “As our Sustainability and Compliance Manager, Ionie-Lee brings extensive expertise from a diverse career spanning the sustainability sector and compliance. With a strong background in auditing, sustainability consulting, benchmarking and environmental compliance, she has worked across various industries to drive sustainable practices and ensure regulatory adherence.

“Her experience includes developing tailored Net Zero strategies to reduce an organisation’s environmental impact, leading benchmarking activities and compliance audits, extensive project management and guiding organisations toward greener operations.”

Beyond driving environmental compliance, her role also supports sales and business development efforts to extend Jasun Envirocare’s outreach and broaden its client base.

Ionie-Lee says: “I’m delighted to be joining the Jasun Envirocare team and undertaking this vital work with the organisation. Through showcasing the added value of our sustainable products, I aim to connect with a wider audience of customers, highlighting how Jasun’s solutions can contribute to their environmental goals in line with the appropriate United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) notably:

  • “Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – adopting renewable energy sources in manufacturing processes.
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – developing sustainable, resource-efficient manufacturing practices and innovations.
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – through minimising waste, increasing resource efficiency, and implementing sustainable production methods.
  • Goal 13: Climate Action – reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adopting environmentally friendly practices.
  • Goal 14: Life Below Water – limiting pollution and waste that could impact marine ecosystems.
  • Goal 15: Life on Land – ensuring raw materials are sourced sustainably and ecosystems are preserved.”

As one of the UK’s largest air filter manufacturers, Jasun Envirocare provides a complete range of quality, standard and bespoke, filters and systems.

These include bag filters, carbon filters, HEPA Filters, rigid bag filters, panel filters and filter housings.

As well as being specialists in the field of air hygiene, Jasun Envirocare is also an expert in water hygiene – providing a range of treatment solutions, air and water hygiene services for commercial systems, LEV, and completes installation throughout the UK.

Colin continues: “Ionie-Lee will support us with her expertise and experience to ensure our messaging emphasises the importance of sustainability, while addressing the unique needs of different industries across our client portfolio. This dual focus on environmental impact and strategic organic growth ensures that we not only meet current market demands but also helps us shape our future defined by accountability, innovation and environmental stewardship.”

Jasun Envirocare is committed to continuous environmental improvement and has the British Standards Institution (BSI) ISO 9001 Quality Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Management and ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety.

It has been accredited for Quality Assurance for 30 years and Environmental Management for 20 years.

Jasun Envirocare’s products can be purchased direct from its online one-stop-shop: www.jfilters.com. It was the first air filters company worldwide to offer its full range of products online back in 1999.

The company, whose strapline is ‘a breath of fresh air’, employs more than 200 people at its UK operational sites in Bridgwater and Waterlooville and has factories and offices in Europe too.

For further details, please call 01278 452277 or visit www.jasun-envirocare.com.