Auto Windscreens rolls out programme to help staff offset CO2

The Markerstudy-owned business said it was taking its environmental commitment one step further, having gained BP Carbon Neutral Certification for a second year.

The first two-hour surgery took place on Friday 15 November at the business’ headquarters in Chesterfield. Further surgeries will be held every quarter, with the next due to take place in February.

At the surgeries representatives from BP’s Target Neutral team are on hand to give staff information on how the not for profit service enables them to measure and offset carbon emissions produced by their car, flight, bus and rail journeys.

According to the firm, a 1.2 litre car that covers 6,000 miles a year would emit 1.58 tonnes of carbon annually, which could be offset for £4.60 using BP Target Neutral’s online calculator.

This is achieved by buying carbon credits used to fund carbon reduction projects across the globe, including forest protection in Zambia, cook stove distribution in Mexico and hydropower development in China.

Auto Windscreen explained that employees are guided step-by-step through the simple offsetting process online and receive BP certification once completed.

Carbon neutral

Shaun Atton, Auto Windscreens fleet manager, said: “We are incredibly proud to have received carbon neutral accreditation two years running by reducing our carbon footprint and offsetting remaining emissions.

“We believe we have a responsibility to set an example and are keen to guide employees through offsetting their own carbon footprints using BP Target Neutral’s online calculator. Not only do offset projects reduce emissions but they also deliver social benefits aligned to the UN sustainable development goals.”

Since becoming carbon neutral, Auto Windscreens has offset 11,683 tonnes of its CO2 emissions.

Carbon reducing initiatives undertaken include having a cleaner, newer fleet on the road and the firm is switching to LED bulbs across all sites.

The company expects that all its vehicles will be Euro six standard and use Adblue by April 2020 further reducing the level of emissions produced.