Joyce Foam Products Sustainability - SustainabilityTracker.com

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Environmentally sensitive manufacturing is how we do business.

Joyce Foam manufactures and supplies the largest range of flexible open cell polyurethane foams across Australia. We uphold our commitment to environmentally sensitive manufacturing, striving to lead positive change within our sector by continually innovating to reduce our environmental impact.

Our commitment to sustainability encompasses various facets of our business, including logistics, our facilities, recycling initiatives, and our manufacturing methods. By employing environmentally sensitive machinery, lowering our transport emissions, investing in renewable energy sources, and recycling our product, we are establishing a new benchmark in our industry.

At Joyce, our vision is to establish the benchmark for fostering a circular economy where waste reduction, the utilisation of renewable resources, and efficient recycling practices are the core principles of all foam manufacturers across the world.

About Joyce Foam Products

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Employees
25 - 100

Industry
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Country
Australia

Founded
1886

Joyce Foam Products Sustainability Actions

Variable Pressure Foaming (VPF)

All Joyce Foams are manufactured using Variable Pressure Foaming (VPF) technology, recognised for its environmentally conscious approach to foam production. VPF machines are designed to capture emissions, ensuring our process does not use or emit additional CO2, surpassing EPA standards. This method eliminates the need for Auxiliary Blowing Agents (ABAs) and significantly minimises Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) compared to conventional foam manufacturing processes. Through adopting VPF technology, we have achieved a significant reduction of up to 79% in our foaming emissions between 2011 and 2020. As the sole Australian foam manufacturer utilising this innovative method, we have remained committed to advancing eco-friendly foam production. The launch of our Adelaide facility in 2023 marked the integration of our second VPF machine, affirming our continued investment in sustainable manufacturing practices.

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Investing in Renewable Energy

At Joyce, we have committed to actively reducing our reliance on traditional energy sources. Implementing energy-efficient lighting solutions across all Joyce sites is just one step. We are progressively shifting towards solar power, now successfully powering our entire moulded foam line in Victoria using renewable energy. As part of our sustainability initiatives, electric forklifts were introduced at our South Australia site in 2023. Our overall Scope 2 emissions (indirect emissions from Joyce Foam’s operations) were reduced by 19.84% (451,713 kg of Co2 equivalents) in 2021-22.

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Lowering Transport Emissions

Since 2005, Joyce has been compressing foam for transport. This allows us to transport our products using 60% less space, maximising truck capacity and reducing transport requirements. Through compression and partnering with logistics suppliers who share our commitment to sustainability, we are striving to reduce transport-related emissions.

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