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Wynsors reduces its carbon footprint

Wynsors World of Shoes, based in Bacup, Lancashire is working on reducing its carbon footprint by introducing a number of solar power initiatives to its logistics department.

The company’s main warehouse, owned by K2, is based in Padiham, Lancashire, has recently had a 250 kW solar PV system installed, which will help to save over 104 tonnes of carbon each year. By generating 75% of the warehouse’s power requirements, the system will not only position the warehouse be environmentally friendly, but will also have a big impact on the business in terms of cost saving.

Furthermore, Wynsors has two other systems set up for their Parkside and Barnsley warehouses:

• The system at Parkside is set to save over 78 tonnes of carbon each year and will generate 85% of the overall power requirements.
• The system at Barnsley was commissioned in January and will save Wynsors over 11 tonnes of carbon each year. This will generate 20% of the overall power requirements for the warehouse.

There are also plans to add 30kW solar panels to a further six retail sites, which will help to save over 21 tonnes of carbon per annum in total. The installs are targeted for the end of March 2016.

The business is also looking to invest in further green initiatives, such as LED lighting and biomass heaters for its warehouses. These would have considerable benefits for both the business and the environment.

Mark Chalmers, Director at Wynsors World of Shoes, spoke of the benefits of the initiative:

“Courtesy Shoes selected Low Carbon Energy, through Carbon Trust’s accredited suppliers list, due to their professional no nonsense approach – no hard-sell sales people, just good, honest, trustworthy advice. We also like to work with local companies where possible, supporting growth and jobs in communities we operate in.“

Ged Ennis, from the Low Carbon Energy, helped to install the system at the K2 warehouse and stated:

“It was great to work with yet another fantastic local company and to transform their energy supply. We’re pleased we could help K2 and Wynsors move forward with a solution that’s not only good for the company, but good for the environment too. We look forward to them reaping the rewards!“

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Wynsors World of Shoes .