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Tuesday 20 April 2010
May Gurney switches to green power
A Norfolk company that has pledged to halve its carbon emissions by 2012 has switched to a new electricity supply generated from 100 per cent renewable sources.
Infrastructure services firm May Gurney has already slashed carbon emissions by more than 15 per cent since last April.
Now the company, which maintains roads, rail, waterways and waste recycling across the country, has strengthened its commitment to going green by eliminating carbon from 83 per cent of its electricity usage.
The remaining 17 per cent will be switched when contracts come up for renewal.
Dr Tom Macagno, May Gurney’s head of sustainability, said it was “an important symbolic step to show we are aligning different parts of our business with our overall aims of reducing CO2.”
“It is a little more expensive than a standard supply, but it shows we’re putting our money where our mouth is.
“We also hope that we’re showing that businesses can take these steps, and if more people switch to green electricity supplies then capacity will increase along with demand – eventually leading to cheaper renewable electricity.”
Staff awareness campaigns, eco-driving training, and smarter route planning have all contributed to the 15.1 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions since April 2009.
Dr Macagno said maintaining the early success relies on a combination of changes in behaviour and making use of new technologies as they become available.
Staff support has been crucial.
“We have good support from staff at all levels, which will help overcome obstacles to the changes that must happen, especially as much depends on changes in human behaviour,” added Dr Macagno.
“The real challenge is to change people’s behaviours because that delivers permanent and sustainable benefits. And that’s what we’re aiming to do at May Gurney.”
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About May Gurney
May Gurney is an infrastructure services company. We are committed to helping our clients in the public and regulated sectors deliver sustainable improvements to front-line services across the UK.
We make sure that the road, utility, rail and waterways networks and public buildings are well maintained and that household waste is collected, managed and recycled. These essential maintenance services, which are based on long-term contracts, are the ones that are visible to local communities, and make a very real difference to the quality of life. They keep the country running.
Our track record in delivering great operational performance has built long-term relationships with our clients, who rely on us to support and anticipate their current needs and improve future outcomes. This focus on excellent customer service drives May Gurney.
And we never forget that our clients trust us to engage with their customers - communities and individuals - on their behalf. It's a responsibility that everyone at May Gurney takes very seriously.
For more information please contact Matt Ware on 01603 417722, or email matt@tribepr.com
Infrastructure services firm May Gurney has already slashed carbon emissions by more than 15 per cent since last April.
Now the company, which maintains roads, rail, waterways and waste recycling across the country, has strengthened its commitment to going green by eliminating carbon from 83 per cent of its electricity usage.
The remaining 17 per cent will be switched when contracts come up for renewal.
Dr Tom Macagno, May Gurney’s head of sustainability, said it was “an important symbolic step to show we are aligning different parts of our business with our overall aims of reducing CO2.”
“It is a little more expensive than a standard supply, but it shows we’re putting our money where our mouth is.
“We also hope that we’re showing that businesses can take these steps, and if more people switch to green electricity supplies then capacity will increase along with demand – eventually leading to cheaper renewable electricity.”
Staff awareness campaigns, eco-driving training, and smarter route planning have all contributed to the 15.1 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions since April 2009.
Dr Macagno said maintaining the early success relies on a combination of changes in behaviour and making use of new technologies as they become available.
Staff support has been crucial.
“We have good support from staff at all levels, which will help overcome obstacles to the changes that must happen, especially as much depends on changes in human behaviour,” added Dr Macagno.
“The real challenge is to change people’s behaviours because that delivers permanent and sustainable benefits. And that’s what we’re aiming to do at May Gurney.”
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About May Gurney
May Gurney is an infrastructure services company. We are committed to helping our clients in the public and regulated sectors deliver sustainable improvements to front-line services across the UK.
We make sure that the road, utility, rail and waterways networks and public buildings are well maintained and that household waste is collected, managed and recycled. These essential maintenance services, which are based on long-term contracts, are the ones that are visible to local communities, and make a very real difference to the quality of life. They keep the country running.
Our track record in delivering great operational performance has built long-term relationships with our clients, who rely on us to support and anticipate their current needs and improve future outcomes. This focus on excellent customer service drives May Gurney.
And we never forget that our clients trust us to engage with their customers - communities and individuals - on their behalf. It's a responsibility that everyone at May Gurney takes very seriously.
For more information please contact Matt Ware on 01603 417722, or email matt@tribepr.com
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