Distribution and refrigeration
As well as reducing our energy use we are minimising our fuel and refrigeration footprint
Reducing our distribution footprint
Between 2000 and 2006 we improved PIUK's fleet fuel efficiency by 12%. In 2007 we reduced our absolute distribution footprint by 4.3%, despite shipping 10.3% more products. This was achieved by vehicle technology investments including lower friction tyres and streamlining to reduce wind resistance, new journey-planning software, and a comprehensive training programme combined with an in-cab system that tracks fuel efficiency on a weekly basis. Over 90% of our drivers perform above our high fuel efficiency standard, every trip.
Over the next 3 years we will move to the latest "Euro 5" models for all our HGV fleet, reducing nitrous oxides emissions - harmful polutants - by 60%. We will continue to reduce unnecessary kilometres travelled and are collaborating with our retail customers to minimise empty truck journeys. We are rolling out biodiesel, containing waste frying oil at a 5% mix, to power our fleet.
We will continue to explore new technology including electric and hydrogen engines. Additionally, since 2005 there has been a 13% improvement in our company car emissions.
Figure 7: PIUK total production and total distribution footprint (2006-07)
Refrigerants
We have joined with other companies and Greenpeace in a global initiative called 'Refrigerants Naturally!'. Its goal is to address climate change and ozone layer depletion caused by gases in refrigeration equipment. We are working together to substitute harmful fluorinated gases with natural refrigerants in refrigerated point-of-sale equipment.
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