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Bunzl Retail Gets The Green Light For Eluma Energy Savings

Bunzl Retail Gets The Green Light For Eluma Energy Savings

Posted on 20. Jul, 2009 by Ross.

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Distribution and outsourcing giants Bunzl have slammed the brakes on its energy consumption by installing a new, high-tech light system that is expected to cut lighting costs by around 70%.
Bunzl Retail has switched to advanced Somar Eluma warehouse lighting throughout their warehousing, racking and picking bays at its 200,000sq ft Manchester depot - and in [...]

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Tesco Awarded Carbon Trust Standard After Absolute Carbon Reductions

Tesco Awarded Carbon Trust Standard After Absolute Carbon Reductions

Posted on 09. Jun, 2009 by Ross.

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Tesco has announced that it has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard by the Carbon Trust, and that it has finally achieved a reduction in its absolute carbon emissions.
Compared to the 06/07 and 07/08 financial years, Tesco’s absolute carbon emissions were reduced by 0.7% over 08/09. That translated to impressive carbon intensity reductions of 12.5% [...]

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Using CSR Reporting To Identify New Business Opportunities

Posted on 27. Mar, 2009 by Ross.

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CSR reports can be much more than a way of mitigating risks of litigation and bolstering shareholder confidence. A comprehensively prepared CSR report represents a wealth of strategic information which can be mined for ways to cut costs and create new product lines.
Azko Nobel present a great example of how companies can benefit from direct [...]

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Honest CSR: Coca Cola Leads The Way

Posted on 13. Mar, 2009 by Ross.

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting is seen as a major marketing weapon in the modern corporate environment, as increasing proportions of consumers demand more than just affordability and reliability from their products. Being honest and upfront about a company’s efforts is the best way to avoid accusations of greenwashing, and this week leading soft drinks [...]

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Avoid Greenwashing - Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting With Substance

Posted on 06. Mar, 2009 by Ross.

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Recent years have seen an explosion in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting, as companies have become aware of the public’s craving for business to act more responsibly. 79% of the world’s largest companies make their CSR reports publicly available - that’s a 30% jump from 2005. Despite the economic downturn consumers are still showing a [...]

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Somar Adds Extra Insulation To Save More Energy

Posted on 06. Mar, 2009 by Ross.

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Despite already having substantial insulation throughout the loft space of Somar House, last week saw Somar International commission an extra layer of insulation in a bid to further drive down the company’s energy costs. Over 200m2 of 100mm thick loft insulation was professionally installed over a two-day period without any disruption to the company’s operations, [...]

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