Loch Fyne Oysters has been working to dramatically reduce its carbon footprint and has managed to cut down CO2 emissions by 160 tonnes in 2011 compared to 2008.
Date:
Fri, 23 Dec 2011
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At their base in Argyll, Loch Fyne has achieved this by changing its light bulbs and fittings to low energy appliances, installing motion sensors in the chills, putting timers on the under floor heating and removing the use of shrink wrappers and replacing with strapping machines.
There has also been support from workers, who have contributed by introducing more efficient work processes.
The Scottish Government has a stated an aim “to deliver a 30% reduction in our CO2 emissions by 2020” and reductions of business emissions is an important step towards this.
John Meaney, Facilities Manager at Loch Fyne Oysters said “At Loch Fyne we champion sustainability and environmental responsibility, so we are really proud of what we have achieved so far. We will strive to work towards further decreases.”
This result shows Loch Fyne using 306,562 kWh less in 2011 than in 2008, which is the equivalent to using 160 tonnes less CO2 a year.
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