ASDA has launched the most comprehensive driver-training programme in the history of ASDA logistics. The programme covers subjects like fuel economy, safety and new technology and will help enrich the drivers skill set.
As Asda strives to become a more environmentally-friendly business it has planned and implemented a number of initiatives that support its overall strategy of 'Fewer Friendlier Miles'.
How Convert2Green use recycled waste vegetable oil from 3663 suppliers to produce a range of bio-fuels for use in vehicle fleets and to drive heat and power systems. This sustainable fuel reduces 3663's carbon emissions by 85%.
HEART of ENGLAND fine foods is saving road miles and offering a more effective route to market for regional food producers through supply chain collaboration.
See how Howard Tenens sourced a sustainable warehouse for Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd that incorporated many environmentally–friendly and sustainable initiatives to deliver both environmental and economic benefits.
JF Hillebrand is reducing carbon emissions and improving road congestion by transporting goods by train. They are saving at least 2 billion grams of CO2 per year.
Confectionery manufacturers Mars and Nestlé collaborated in a joint initiative to combine deliveries and reduce road miles. By summer 2010. more than 70 joint deliveries had been made, eliminating 16,000km worth of duplicate truck movements.
Despite the barriers of being competitors, Nestlé and United Biscuits are now sharing resources, reducing road miles and saving money through a new collaborative distribution partnership.
Sainsbury's will be the first supermarket to make its daily food deliveries to its new environmental store using a lorry which is powered by fuel produced from waste.
Tesco has looked at ways of making its distribution systems more carbon efficient, and has set a long-term target to cut the amount of carbon dioxide created per case of goods delivered worldwide by 50% by 2012.
Warburtons is working to reduce its fuel use and carbon emissions by increasing load fill, using alternative fuels, optimising routes and improving driving techniques.
To submit a case study for publication and show how your company is working to improve sustainability, please contact Toby Pickard on 01923 851989 or email: tobypickard@igd.com.
Improve your sustainability awareness
Utilising our knowledge of sustainability, the industry and our network of contacts, IGD can help your business understand the sustainability agenda with customised workshops, presentations and training sessions.
