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Within our depots
We reduce our environmental impact through setting
targets, underpinned by improvement plans and
performance measurement. Our largest contributors to
carbon emissions are road transport and materials handling
equipment (fork lift trucks) in our buildings. Both these
areas have seen reductions in 2016 with further reductions
planned.
In the past year, we have implemented the Toyota I-site
materials handling equipment solution across our whole
operation. This fully managed service provides vehicles,
interactive software and driver training. The package
provides:
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Cost optimisation through ensuring the right vehicles
are in the right place at the right time and through driver
training to minimise damage in our depots
•
Improved productivity from data blending vehicle use and
driver effectiveness
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Support for monitoring of Health and Safety through
driver training and license management
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Positive environmental impact through a reduction of
truck usage combined with battery and fuel optimisation
Other initiatives include installation of energy efficiency
measures like T5 lighting and power down sensors. We also
focus on waste re-cycling by using reusable consumables
(e.g. for mail collection, packing, strapping, and plastics).
All environmental programmes are reviewed at least
annually.
Strategic Report
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Whistl Annual Report 2016
THEIR LEVEL OF INTEREST
IS REFRESHING AND
SHOWS THE CARE/
RELATIONSHIP THAT HAS
DEVELOPED BETWEEN
WHISTL AND THE WORKS.
WE ARE A PARTNERSHIP
THAT CONTINUES TO
GROW TOGETHER.
PETER JOWITT
THE WORKS
Corporate Responsibility and Our People