Supply Chain World Volume 11, Issue 1 | Page 96

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targets ,” Wayne confirms . “ In the UK , we have a detailed plan outlining our goals like transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy and installing electric vehicle ( EV ) charging points to encourage the uptake of EVs . As our UK sites are located in the Northwest , we ’ ve taken on an EV for running around the sites , which is going to save around 10,000 kilos of CO 2 per year .
“ One of the biggest impacts we can have in the area of sustainability is by sitting down with our clients to discuss where we can work together to reduce both of our carbon footprints . We must do things in conjunction with our customers , who often also have their own sustainability goals , to get their stock levels correct . By consolidating orders and getting them right the first time , we reduce not only the number of deliveries but also the returns , which clearly has a positive impact on emissions .”
With 2024 now ahead of us , Wayne shares : “ Our focus this year is to establish an
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