Parfetts has invested in technology to improve its sustainability credentials at its depots.
The wholesaler is rolling out LED lighting and solar panels at its depots across the UK, which is expected to reduce the company’s carbon footprint and generate cost savings.
The new LED lighting has been installed in Halifax and Sheffield, with its Anfield site next on the list. It is hoped the benefits of LED lighting, including energy efficiency, longer lifespan, durability, and low heat emission, will generate “significant savings”.
Solar panels have also been installed at its Halifax, Sheffield, Anfield and Stockport depots.
According to Parfetts, the investment in solar panels will see the wholesaler benefit from a reduction in energy charges from 72p per unit (daytime rate) to 16.5p per unit. It is also investigating greener mobility options, with 5% of its corporate fleet currently electric vehicles and new investment in a routing system that will reduce emissions from daily deliveries.
Guy Swindell, joint managing director of Parfetts, said: “Parfetts is committed to lowering its carbon footprint and is investing in the latest technologies to deliver rapid change. The move to LED lighting, solar panels and greener mobility will deliver significant savings that will help us deliver great value to our customers and maintain their margins in a tough economic environment.”
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