Property upgrades
This year, we’re investing in more than 300 green upgrades to heating, lighting and water systems across the estate, as part of our ambition to be Net Zero by 2040.
The improvements will save 3,500t CO2 equivalent a year, on top of the reduction in emissions already being realised across the fleet and supply chain.
Our property estate currently accounts for around eight per cent of our total emissions.
The new investments include a range of energy saving solutions such as motion sensor lighting, centrally controlled heating and water efficiency systems, as well as gas-free heating methods.
Beyond the environmental benefits, we expect to see significant returns on investment by reducing utilities bills.
Stuart Hookins, Director of Property & Facilities Solutions, said:‘Our property estate is one of the largest in the country and so it plays a key role in helping us meet our goal of being Net Zero by 2040. Effective energy management is key to unlocking the improvements we need to achieve our objectives, especially as our energy needs grow to support vehicle electrification and new parcel sporting technology.’
Decarbonising heating
- Several sites will move to gas-free heating such as air source heat pumps and heat networks. This is the first step to significantly reduce the use of gas across the estate
- In the short term, as options for zero-carbon heating solutions develop, we will upgrade existing boilers to new, more efficient versions.
Energy saving technologies
- Almost 100 sites will receive complete LED upgrades including the addition of motion sensors, reducing demand for electricity
- Heating systems will be upgraded at more than 120 sites so they can be controlled centrally, ensuring heating is not excessive and can be programmed to only be on when needed
- Up to 80 sites will receive water efficiency improvements such as urinal controls, to save a significant amount of water per year.
If your site is being upgraded, you will be contacted by the project team directly.
