From a Key Sponsor: Connecting With Our Planet
Carbon reduction, waste elimination, recycling and participation in the circular economy are great initiatives, yet Alsco knows that working alone is no longer the way forward. Increased collaboration and partnerships are the way to deliver changes the world desperately needs.
We can make a big difference with our four bold long term goals. Our goal by 2030 is…
- to completely eliminate coal as an energy source
Reduction of our carbon emissions is an important facet of our Environmental Management Program. Alsco uses 3 coal fired boilers in the South Island (apart from Nelson which runs on wood pellets). We will convert these alternate energy sources.
- to convert a third of our vehicle fleet to full electric vehicles
Alsco has nearly 350 vehicles on the road in New Zealand, predominantly light diesel vans and trucks. Many of our routes are less than 200 kms daily, and are ideally suited for EV’s (electric vehicles ). We want to an industry leader in this field.
- to reduce water use by a third
Water in New Zealand, comparative to other countries, is both plentiful and inexpensive. But we want to do our bit and want to get more efficient and reduce the water use in our laundries, and we are investing in world leading technologies to lower our water use.
- to generate zero waste
All industries in New Zealand are wanting to reduce waste to landfill but we want to do more than just recycling and repurposing our waste. New solutions will be thoroughly investigated by Alsco to process 100% of our waste - including sanitary and hospital waste - with the goal of 100% diversion from landfill.
For more information request a copy of our Sustainability Review by emailing GSmith@alsco.co.nz or call 0800 4 ALSCO