Steve Clarke appointed as Beko’s new Head of Sustainability and Quality.
26th August 2022
Beko has appointed Steve Clarke as its new Head of Sustainability and Quality.
Steve, who was Beko’s Head of Service Operations for six years prior to taking on his new role, brings with him extensive experience within the household appliance industry and has a clear focus on how Beko Appliance Partners can support housebuilders and developers by providing them with high quality, efficient and eco-friendly appliances which have been produced in a responsible and sustainable manner.
At Beko Appliance Partners, sustainability is at the core of our business. From energy and water efficiency to taking a circular approach in product design, our values ensure that our products not only overachieve in terms of quality standards, but also our working practices and methods respect both people and the environment to help build a sustainable future.
In his new role as Head of Sustainability and Quality, Steve will continue to implement positive changes across the business to improve customers’ experiences, whilst supporting Beko’s ambition to achieve carbon neutrality.
Steve comments, “We understand the significance of sustainability targets within the construction industry and embrace our responsibility as a supplier to support the credentials of the builders and developers we work with. We are proud that Beko, and our parent company, Arçelik, are setting the standard for sustainability within the appliance industry with our continuous product innovation, responsible manufacturing methods and ambitious future environmental targets. We have built strong foundations in this area and I am excited to be further driving our sustainability agenda.”
“We are determined to achieve our goal of becoming net zero by 2050 and are continuously looking at ways in which we can reach this target. From developing innovative technologies, for example using recycled fishing nets and industrial thread waste to replace virgin plastic in our ovens, to minimising packaging and making our products more energy efficient, we strive to minimise our company’s footprint.”
Steve adds, “We know that home owners are always looking for ways to reduce their living expenses, especially in the recent climate of soaring energy prices. Our focus as a company continues to be around continuously improving the energy and water efficiency of our products, meaning that they produce lower carbon emissions during their use, as well as allowing consumers to benefit from reduced energy and water bills.”
Teresa Arbuckle, Beko’s Managing Director, adds: “We are delighted to have appointed Steve as our Head of Sustainability & Quality. Steve brings with him a wealth of Beko experience, including a solid understanding of our appliance partners’ journeys and expectations. We are thrilled that he will now be driving our exciting and ambitious sustainability vision across the company whilst continuing to make improvements on the quality of the products and service we are able to offer to our partners.”
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