15th Jun 2023 - 05:00
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Wholesaler JJ Foodservice has installed more than 2,000 solar panels on the roofs of its Basingstoke, Bristol and Leicester branches, generating over 1,100,000 kWh of renewable energy annually.
The move is part of the company's commitment to sustainable business practices. The business has also introduced a new 'CSR & Sustainability' webpage, outlining its 'Planet Plan' and progress towards reducing carbon emissions.
The group recently invested £2.5 million to replace gas-powered counterbalance and power pallet trucks with electric ones, which are expected to reduce CO2 emissions by one million tonnes over the next five years.
Kaan Hendekli, chief operating officer at JJ Foodservice, said: "Being a national business serving thousands of customers, it is our responsibility to do business the right way.”
JJ Foodservice is on track to have all branches equipped with solar panels by the end of the year.