As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, Integral Cradles has embraced an all-electric fleet, as part of their long-term commitment to achieving carbon neutrality. This initiative forms a key component of their ongoing environmental strategy, aimed at reducing emissions and contributing to a cleaner, greener world.
All-electric vehicle fleet and charging infrastructure
Integral Cradles understands that transport is a major source of carbon emissions, with road transport responsible for 91% of the UK’s transport-related emissions. By switching their fleet to fully electric vehicles, they are playing their part to address this challenge. Electric vans are now an integral part of the company’s operations, providing not only environmental benefits but also substantial cost savings.
Integral Cradles’ workshop facilities are equipped with renewable, fast-charging electrical infrastructure, ensuring their fleet remains on the road with minimal downtime. This investment not only boosts operational efficiency but also reinforces their sustainability commitment by utilising clean energy sources to power their fleet.
Partnership with Carbon Footprint Ltd
To further their sustainability goals, earlier this year Integral Cradles appointed Carbon Footprint Ltd, a leading carbon emission management company. Their expertise is guiding efforts to measure, reduce, and offset their carbon emissions. By working with them, they have joined a variety of international projects focused on reforestation and carbon reduction, particularly supporting initiatives within local indigenous communities.
This partnership is an integral part of the company’s plan to offset emissions that cannot be entirely eliminated, allowing them to become a carbon-neutral business by 2026. Carbon Footprint’s strategies, combined with their own efforts, are key to achieving this goal well ahead of the UK government’s 2050 mandate.
Driving positive change
Switching to electric vehicles and partnering with Carbon Footprint has brought immediate benefits, including:
- Sustainability: Reducing emissions significantly as they work towards their goal of net zero.
- Cost Savings: Electric vehicles have lower running costs, with savings of up to 49% compared to petrol or diesel vehicles.
- Convenience: With fast-charge facilities at the workshop, the company’s electric vans are always ready to meet operational demands.
By investing in clean transportation and carbon offsetting projects, Integral Cradles is driving positive change, not just for their business, but for the environment. They are proud to lead the way in sustainable practices, setting a benchmark for others in the industry to follow.
To learn more about Integral Cradles’ commitment to environmental responsibility, visit www.i-cradles.com/social-value-and-environmental-responsibility
