LIVING OUR VALUES
Values repOrt 2009
OUR STORES
We are disappointed at not being able to demonstrate a 30% reduction in total store energy use, as we had targeted. We have
implemented a number of initiatives at store level to try and reduce energy use:
issued energy efficiency technical specification for all store refits.
provided energy efficiency training to all our store staff in company owned markets.
successfully trialled new led fascia signs and perimeter backlighting units, which are 70% more efficient – these are
being installed as standard on all new store refits.
passive infra-red equipment motion detector installed as standard in all new store refits.
Our emea region is rolling out a new version of our store design called ‘shop me lite’, which reduces the energy
consumption in bays by 77% and ceiling lights by 50%. general lighting is reduced by 50% and air conditioning is reduced
by 2kw due to less heat output from furniture and general lighting.
While our total volumes of CO2 have increased, this has coincided with an increase in numbers of stores across the globe.
Of our 2 regions where we have the most robust data, uk & rOi and asia pacific, there have been improvements in energy
efficiency in our asia pacific region.
OffICES AND wAREHOUSES
We are disappointed with the overall trend in CO2 emissions for our offices and warehouses. We believe that some of the
reasons for an increase in consumption may be down to improvements in data collection made in 2007 and the acquiring of a
major site in the uk in 2008. We were able to demonstrate regional improvements between 2006 and 2008, even though the
overall trend appears to be up:
reduction of 22% in our main building at our head Office site in littlehampton.
reduction of 11% in our main warehouse site in littlehampton.
reduction of 29% between 2007 and 2008 in our warehouse in singapore.
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