Conquest Equipment: Meeting All Your Productivity, Safety, and Compliance Needs For Industrial & Commercial Floor Cleaning
Facilities and Operations Managers are increasingly tasked with a growing array of ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) requirements and compliance demands. These obligations, often set by corporate leadership or external regulators, add to existing productivity and WHS (Work Health and Safety) KPIs, making the responsibilities quite challenging.
At Conquest, we recognise these hurdles and are committed to providing reliable, purpose-built floor cleaning equipment that meets all your needs for productivity, safety, and compliance.
ESG Strategy:
The global economy is actively adopting new sustainability practices. Concepts like ‘think local, act global’ encourage Australian businesses to rethink their operational impacts compared to global competitors. While access to capital, markets, and talent remains crucial for growth, sustainability is becoming a vital enabler. ESG frameworks offer valuable tools to assess a business’s commitment to and adaptability in sustainability.
A 2022 survey by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) reveals that nearly 70% of medium to large Australian organisations have publicly shared their climate risk strategies, with 90% aligning with the Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures.
Many organisations are transitioning their fleets from fuel to electric to cut down on carbon emissions and meet ESG targets. Going green is now essential, not optional, with some industries even facing financial penalties for not reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This shift includes capital equipment fleets, such as industrial floor sweepers and scrubbers.
Although there's substantial data on the environmental benefits of battery-electric equipment, finding information on the “whole life carbon” footprint—from manufacturing to disposal—is more challenging. This complexity is heightened when manufacturers self-declare their green credentials without third-party validation, potentially leading to greenwashing. ISO 14067:2018 provides a solution by setting standards for quantifying and reporting product carbon footprints.
Nicola Flores, Head of International Sales at Fimap, emphasises, “We want to certify, not just declare. We need an independent third party to verify our claims according to international standards.” Many Heavy Duty Scrubbers in Conquest’s range meet the ISO 14067:2018 standards.
Proper disposal, recycling, or upcycling of equipment is essential for minimising environmental impact. Europe has recycling programs for electric equipment, but Australia faces challenges, especially with lithium batteries. With only two operational battery recycling plants, capacity is expected to grow to meet increasing demand.
Opting for used equipment is another strategy organisations are using to support ESG goals. Conquest’s refurbished or reconditioned sweepers and scrubbers, serviced by skilled technicians, provide a cost-effective and sustainable solution.
Compliance & Accreditation:
Keeping industrial spaces clean and dust-free is crucial for facility presentation and compliance with WHS and environmental standards. Accreditation demonstrates adherence to industry standards and is increasingly sought after by Australian industrial organisations.
Air quality is a major concern, with the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) focusing on dust control. Companies that fail to manage dust, particularly hazardous silica dust, face substantial penalties. Internal combustion engine (ICE) emissions, including PM1.0 and PM2.5 particles, are also serious health risks, particularly indoors. The World Health Organisation (WHO) classified diesel exhaust as carcinogenic in 2012.
For the food industry, maintaining air quality and dust control is essential for safety and achieving HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) accreditation. HACCP focuses on food safety through hazard analysis and control from production to consumption.
Conquest’s floor cleaning specialists understand each facility's unique needs. Through our ISP, we ensure you get the right equipment to support WHS compliance and industry accreditations.
Productivity:
Despite common myths, “green” equipment does not mean sacrificing performance, cost, safety, or convenience. Conquest’s industrial electric floor cleaners, developed through global research and development investments, offer full-shift runtimes and match or surpass the performance of ICE models.
Electric floor sweepers & scrubbers require minimal maintenance with fewer moving parts and a direct drive system, rather than belts or hydraulics. Regular daily checks, keeping the machine clean, and replacing worn parts are all that's needed. This reduces downtime and operating costs, making a compelling case for transitioning to an electric fleet when considering the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Explore Conquest’s Electric Floor Cleaning Equipment
Conquest Equipment Technology offers a broad range of electric industrial floor sweepers, scrubbers, and combination equipment for even the largest facilities. We help you choose the right equipment that meets all criteria—sustainability, health and safety, audit requirements, and productivity KPIs.
Start with a free site assessment from a Conquest Floor Cleaning Specialist today!
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