DHL leads the way in eco-logistics with its first carbon neutral warehouse (UK)
DHL Neutral Services cuts carbon and costs in transformation of UK warehouse for communication company O2
DHL Neutral Services cuts carbon and costs in transformation of UK warehouse for communication company O2
DHL has announced the completion of its first carbon neutral warehouse globally, and the first of its kind in the UK.
The 6,500 square foot site near Wakefield West Yorkshire is the location for the main distribution centre of UK communication company O2. The project was implemented by DHL through its in-house carbon consultancy, DHL Neutral Services, as part of the company’s industry leading GoGreen Program, which includes a commitment to reduce its carbon by 30 pct by 2020, and improve the cost efficiency of its supply chains.
The transformation of this warehouse to carbon neutral status was achieved by installing a ground source heat pump for heating and cooling which transfers the heat from the ground into the building. In addition, changes were made to energy consumption by installing motion sensors to electric lighting systems, and the warehouse switched to a green energy tariff which provides energy from carbon-reduced sources.
Karl W. Feilder, CEO of DHL Neutral Services said: “The combined forces of climate change and the worldwide financial crisis are forcing businesses to rethink every aspect of their supply chain, to address the urgent need in reducing carbon emissions and cutting costs. Every carbon reduction project that DHL has undertaken has identified initiatives to reduce costs. Our goal is to help customers manage their carbon as they would manage any other aspect of their business – with an eye for operational efficiency and cost reduction. As part of that, many questions have been asked about the viability of neutralising supply chains without relying too heavily on offsetting. DHL’s work with O2 on this carbon neutral facility demonstrates that eco-efficient solutions in the supply chain can be realised.”
