Over land and sea We are also experimenting with innovative approaches to reduce our reliance on road-based transport altogether. For example, we are piloting a scheme to reroute shipping closer to its destination, consequently reducing the role of road haulage in transporting goods and materials.
This could make a significant impact, given that HGVs produce 137gCO2e per tonne-km, whereas maritime shipping produces just 7gCO2e per tonne-km. The difference is huge and obviously the more we can increase the sea-based leg of the journey, the better.
Shoring up the supply chain Globally, there is a shift away from sourcing from low- cost countries towards locations that are closer to home, reducing uncertainty and disruptions while also creating new opportunities for local economies. This trend was fast tracked following the supply chain shocks of the past three years, with onshoring and nearshoring rising to the top of the agenda for many businesses.
While there are many benefits – lower transportation expenses, reduced importing complexities and faster response times to name a few – the most pressing is increased sustainability. Put simply, reducing reliance on carbon-intense transport methods like air travel and being in closer proximity to end customers can considerably reduce a company’s environmental footprint.
We’re focusing as much as possible on onshore or nearshore sourcing to minimise the global transportation footprint of our supply chains. We’ve made a commitment to source greener materials and increase local production where ever possible, not only reducing carbon emissions but also bolstering local economies.
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Powering sustainability For the UK to meet net zero targets by 2050, we all need to increase our use of renewable and other low carbon energy sources. We recognise that a key driver of this change needs to be an increased adoption of renewables by businesses.
We have therefore made renewable electricity a cornerstone of our approach to sustainability.
In 2021, we installed 330 solar panels which reduced our electricity consumption by 50%. In the same year, we moved to a zero-carbon energy provider, enabling all our electricity to come from hydro, wind and solar sources.
This is something any company can do – for most, it’s as simple as changing your supplier to a renewable energy provider. What’s more, renewables are no longer significantly more expensive compared to hydrocarbon sources. In some instances, such as offshore wind, renewable energy can be cheaper than traditional sources. Many energy retailers also back their electricity with Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin certificates.
Thinking outside the box We all face significant sustainability targets over the next few years. By thinking both bigger (in ambition) and smaller (in terms of scrutinising even the most minor aspects of their operations), businesses can be more creative and holistic in how they approach carbon reduction efforts.
At Robert Scott, we have embraced the marginal gains approach to examining the impact not only of our core operations, but also in everything from how we turn the lights on every day to the methods we use to pick up customers' leftover packaging.
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