BIBBY DISTRIBUTION SHORTLISTED FOR FTA LEADERSHIP IN LOW CARBON AWARD
18 April 2016
Bibby Distribution has cemented its position as a leader in driving down the carbon cost of logistics after being shortlisted for the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) LCRS Leadership in Carbon Reduction Award.
Bibby Distribution’s shortlisting comes on the back of a variety of carbon-cutting initiatives across the business, ranging from wider use of longer semi-trailers (LSTs), and a redesign of its milk collection fleet, to revolutionary new ‘virtual’ warehouses and tailored driver training.
The broad spectrum of initiatives has tackled carbon emissions at every level of the business, providing a holistic approach to sustainability.
Robin Dearden, SHEQ Compliance Manager, Bibby Distribution, says: “Carbon reduction drives innovation in the supply chain – it improves efficiency of operations, it encourages collaboration, and it’s the right thing to do for the environment and the communities in which we operate. That’s why cutting carbon is at the heart of Bibby Distribution’s operations and we’re delighted that this commitment has been recognised by the voice of the logistics industry, the FTA.”
The winner of the FTA LCRS Leadership in Carbon Reduction Award will be announced at the FTA Multimodal Awards on 10 May.
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Notes to editors:
As one of the top ten logistics providers in the UK, Bibby Distribution exists to enable other companies to drive value from their supply chain activities. The company specialises in providing contract logistics, warehousing, distribution, systems integration and added value services to a wide range of customers.
Bibby Distribution operates from 90 locations across the UK, employs 2,500 people and manages 2million ft² of warehousing space.
The majority of Bibby Distribution’s business is based on long-term partnerships. Its diverse capability also means it can share best practice across the various industry sectors it operates in, from Automotive to FMCG.
Bibby Distribution is part of Bibby Line Group (BLG), a diverse and forward-looking family business with over 200 years’ experience of providing personal, responsive and flexible customer solutions.
BLG is a £1.7bn business, operating in more than 20 countries, employing 6,500 people in industries including retail, offshore, finance, distribution, shipping, marine based businesses, plant hire and woodland burials.
Bibby Distribution, Head office, 105 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5JQ.
www.bibbydist.co.uk
www.bibbygroup.co.uk
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James Boley and James Keeler at Garnett Keeler PR on 020 8647 4467.
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