Brentwood Originals is committed to a business strategy that will protect the natural environment in which we all live. Our goal is to transition our operations toward environmentally sustainable practices through thoughtful management, targeted capital expenditures, and by seeking independent monitoring and advice on practical, economic and established means to achieve this goal.
It is our intent to minimize our carbon footprint in a transparent, expeditious and efficient manner. We will enthusiastically participate with our retail partners in their efforts to build sustainable business practices into their sourcing structures. Our success in partnering with these key customers is done with the sound business intent of solidifying these relationships.
The suppliers that show a willingness to innovate, change, evolve and partner are the suppliers that will be chosen for growth in a very competitive environment. It is Brentwood’s strategy to be one of those chosen and to be an active participant in pursuing environmentally friendly operations for the benefit of all.
Sustainability Achievements
Brentwood Originals is a proud member of Climate Leaders Small Business Network. Climate change is a problem that is affecting people and the environment. Climate Leaders is an EPA industry-government partnership that works with companies to develop comprehensive climate change strategies. This commits us to a reduction in our carbon footprint over a five year window. Currently Brentwood Originals is the only company in our industry that is a member.
Participating companies commit to reduce their impact on the global environment by completing a corporate-wide inventory of their greenhouse gas emissions based on a quality management system, setting aggressive reduction goals, and annually reporting their progress to EPA. Through program participation, companies create a credible record of their accomplishments and receive EPA recognition as corporate environmental leaders.
2003: completion of a brand new 400,000 square foot facility in Walls, Ms. With state of the art Systems, recycling, reduced power requirements and
improved heating and air conditioning efficiencies. Innovative reflective roof among other energy saving features
2005: Began the evolution from complete use of virgin polyester for our fiberfill to recycled bottle flake. Replaced the Carson facility roof with energy
saving reflective materials.
2006: Completed the fiberfill transition. 100 percent of Brentwood's pillows filled with recycled polyester fibers.
2007: Initiated the replacement of lighting in the Carson, Ca. and Youngstown, Ohio facility from high intensity but high energy usage halide lighting to
third generation fluorescent lighting.
2008: Completed the lighting replacements in these facilities and initiated a multitude of recycling of a variety of waste products throughout our
1,000,000 square feet of facilities.
2009: Initiated the tracking and measurement of our Carbon Footprint in partnership with Carbon Partner Engineering & Science, Inc.
Initiated the replacement of older halide lighting with 3G fluorescent at Walls, Mississippi.
Adopted a sustainability "Mission Statement".
2010: Joined the EPA's Climate Leaders Small Business Alliance, which required a commitment to reduce our carbon footprint over a five year span.
Replaced all plumbing in Carson and Youngstown facilities with new low flow toilets.
Participated in an EPA sanctioned "beta" test of a vendor sourcing software program called "Earthster"
Installed 20 new polyester blowing machines to improve efficiency of filling while simultaneously reducing energy consumption by utilizing the latest in electronic motors and variable speed technology.
Completed the replacement of all lighting in Walls, Ms. All three plants now completely fluorescent energy efficient.
Brentwood is committed to continue on the path of practical applications of sustainable practices. We are proud of our accomplishments, but acknowledge that this is a job that is never done.