Renowned heating, plumbing, and air movement materials supplier - TG Lynes is celebrating an impressive year-on-year carbon reduction of 14%. A combination of improvements to its Enfield headquarters and further investment in green vehicles has helped the business smash its 12-month carbon-saving targets.
TG Lynes has introduced more electric and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) vehicles to its fleet over the last year, while the expanded sensor lighting system operating through its head office has also made a significant impact.
Investment in modern vehicles
Managing Director, Andrew Ingram, said: "We are delighted to have achieved another significant year-on-year improvement, as we seek to become a leaner, greener business. The largest contributing factor is our continued investment in modern vehicles that run on either electricity or HVO. In fact, a third of our fleet is now 90% more efficient than diesel."
He adds, "PIR sensors now cover 85% of our building and that makes a big difference, as it means lights are only on when someone is using the room. We are rolling the sensors out to 100% of the building later this year. Even small improvements, such as improved window gaskets, can have an impact. Every colleague is playing their part in contributing towards our goal and I’m very proud of what we have achieved."
High-performance solar panels
TG Lynes recently invested in a new 7.5-ton electric truck along with an electric dropside van
TG Lynes recently invested in a new 7.5-ton electric truck along with an electric dropside van. Both can be charged on-site and, on a sunny day, all of the required electricity comes from the business' high-performance solar panels.
Meanwhile, four of its lorries - including two Class 2 18-ton lorries and two 7.5t units - use HVO, a significantly cleaner alternative to diesel that is manufactured from 100 percent renewable and sustainable waste, including vegetable oil, tallow, and used cooking oil.
The lorries are refueled by a 10,000-liter HVO tank installed at its Enfield base, producing additional benefits including significant time efficiencies and cost savings. Elsewhere, Andrew said there are plans to further improve the business’ rooftop PV solar panel system by expanding it and also by adding a battery storage unit, allowing more electric vehicles to charge overnight.
Support systems and tooling
Andrew Ingram adds: "We are certainly not resting on our laurels and we are committed to continued improvements in the years to come."
TG Lynes stocks industry-renowned brands and supplies thousands of products including valves, steel and copper tubes and fittings, press systems, composite and plastic plumbing, drainage solutions, and support systems and tooling. An extensive plant hire service is also available.