We will shortly be installing our 5th photovoltaic system to the roofs of our showrooms to harness solar power. Where already in place, these systems are providing power for 30% of our daily electrical use.
In addition, on all new builds and some of our larger existing sites via retro-fit, we've introduced a new BMS (Building Management System) which controls heating, ventilation, air conditioning and lighting leading to a 20% saving in energy usage. This very system saw us shortlisted for the 'Yorkshire Post Environment Awards' in the 'Built Environment' category.
We actively support the Environment Agency (EA) policies in the safe disposal of waste products created when carrying out certain work on vehicles that come into our workshops. All waste is removed and disposed of using an approved method by licensed carriers, whilst tyres and waste oil are recycled for building products and fuel.
All paper, cardboard and plastics are recycled at our sites, leaving only a small amount of general waste going to landfill each year. We are working on this figure, to get landfill waste down to the very least amount possible.