Reducing Carbon Emissions
City Clearances is working to reduce the environmental impact of our operations to a minimum. By recycling up to 75% of the materials we receive, we are already having a significant impact in reducing energy use, and hence carbon emissions, because it is far more efficient to reuse than to manufacture.
However, we are also concerned that we use significant amounts of energy in our operations and are working to reduce this. As a result of an energy audit in 2005, we are implementing the following measures:
- All vehicles comply with the stringent emission standards imposed by the London Low Emission Zone, even if they do not enter the London area.
- We have installed low energy lighting in our offices, and no computers or other devices are left on standby when the office is not attended.
- We have introduced energy awareness training for our staff and part of their brief is to look for energy saving opportunities wherever possible.
- We are committed to the reduction of our energy use in the future and will continuously monitor our operations to ensure the highest levels of energy efficiency. In addition, we undertake formal energy audits every 6 months.
- All our vehicles are fitted with satellite navigation systems to minimise wasted fuel by ensuring that they use the shortest possible routes.
The future of the planet, and that of our children depends on the decisions we make today. At City Clearances we want to be part of the solution, not the problem.
