Tag: environment
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Pricecheck’s sustainability champions to drive change
The Sheffield-based distributor has created a new force for good with volunteers focusing on environmental issues throughout the business
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Pervez: Don’t ignore importance of ESG principles
There’s no hiding from the growing importance of environment, social and governance principles: those who ignore them do so at their peril
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Brakes switches on latest renewable energy initiative
Brakes takes the next step to natural energy use across its estate with a solar panel system at its Aylesford depot, after previous installation in Harlow.
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FWD: Moving towards net zero
FWD’s project to understand and reduce wholesalers' environmental footprint has completed its first stage: an analysis of members' emissions
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Single-use plastics ban in force from October 2023
FWD expresses concern over another supply chain burden as government bans sale of single-use plastics to tackle environmental impact
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Green livery for first James Hall & Co electric trailer
Wholesaler has taken delivery of its first fully electric refrigerated trailer which eliminates diesel costs as well as CO2 emissions from the trailer refrigeration unit
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Industry prepares for Deposit Return Scheme
Drinks producers, retailers and hospitality businesses met to prepare for Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme beginning from summer 2023.
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SWA pairs with industry experts for greener future
Association joins forces with The Algorithm People and Auditel
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New initiatives further raise Brakes CSR standards
A focus on packaging and energy efficient lighting takes wholesaler's CSR to next level
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Wholesale decarbonisation project moves forward at pace
Scottish Wholesale Association moving into Phase 2 of project designed to help members and the wider wholesale sector become greener and more sustainable
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How SWA hopes to hit net zero – Colin Smith
SWA Chief Executive discusses why wholesale needs to tackle sustainability and how SWA is working on decarbonisation projects
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