Next steps on energy use
During 2009, we'll be taking the following steps to ensure we understand and reduce our energy use and carbon footprint. We'll continue to:
- Investigate and install energy-saving technology and initiatives in our manufacturing sites in Great Britain
- Work in partnership with the Carbon Trust on the footprinting of our products. We plan to roll out this methodology to assess the footprint of more products and to include it in our New Product Development planning
- Look at options for on-site energy generation - although our work to assess the feasibility of installing a large-scale wind turbine has been set back due to planning restrictions
- Retrofit our EMS 55 energy-saving device to all open-fronted coolers and to fit energy-efficient LED lighting to our coolers and vending machines
- Assess the feasibility of CO2 and hydrocarbon refrigeration technology as viable HFC-free alternatives for our cold drinks equipment
- Assess the effectiveness of hybrid vehicle technology for our distribution and forklift truck fleets
