Oakland Environmental
Oakland International is 100% committed to making a positive impact on our environment. Our aim is to become the first carbon neutral company in our industry sector.
Environment initiatives already in place are:
- A total of 1,698 PV panels have been installed at Redditch, by means of both funded and Power Purchase Agreement arrangements. These panels generate income through Feed In Tariff payments and savings on Grid electricity.
- Pool cars have been replaced by electric and hybrid models, reducing the impact of business travel.
- We have an onsite, sustainable reed bed sewage treatment plant which treats waste without damaging the environment.
- Cardboard, shredded paper, shrink wrap, WEEE waste and plastic are all recycled. General waste is sent to an energy recovery plant.
- Short-dated food is donated to local charities where possible, and is also distributed through the Food Bank Scheme to various other local charities and good causes.
- An electric bike rental scheme has been offered to Oakland employees and provides a carbon friendly method of transportation, to and from Oakland, at an affordable rate.
- Low energy, occupancy-sensitive lighting is in place throughout the warehouse.
- Software programmes are used to manage energy use at the peak points in the day, saving money and removing strain from the Grid.
Additional projects we hope to implement in the near future include:
- Voltage Optimisation technology.
- Carbon Trust Certification or similar, demonstrating excellent performance on environmental matters.
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