Agrial Fresh Produce, home to the Florette brand, has embarked upon an exciting new initiative with McDonald’s UK and their supply chain leader Martin Brower UK to secure the company’s first completely electric heavy goods vehicle (HGV).
The EV truck is the first step in a plan to increase Agrial’s share of electric vehicles in the fleet and will expand as the technology allows greater range for nationwide distribution. Agrial is the first Fresh Produce supplier within the UK to deliver to McDonald’s with an electric HGV.
Agrial will continue to work in collaboration with Martin Brower UK and McDonald’s on other sustainable projects. Agrial’s next step on their greener haulage plan includes replacing its current fleet with energy-efficient, third-generation engine vehicles that deliver a 13% improvement in miles per gallon, delivering a reduction in the company’s CO2 emissions by 800 tonnes by the end of 2024.
Jay Booth, Head of Logistics at Agrial Fresh Produce, said: “We are committed to finding more sustainable solutions across all areas of the business. Our first electric HGV is part of our continual drive to invest in carbon saving innovation in as many areas as we can.
We’re excited to be working with like-minded transport partners such as McDonald’s UK, Martin Brower UK, Volvo and others who share our passion. We can’t wait to see the trucks hit the road.”
This announcement forms part of Agrial Group’s Climate Plan to cut direct greenhouse emissions by 50% and reduce its carbon footprint by 35% by 2035.
Earlier this year, Agrial Fresh Produce was also awarded a Gold EcoVadis rating, recognising the company’s ongoing commitment to protect the environment and promote sustainable farming methods.
The prestigious sustainability accreditation rated Agrial across four key areas of the business including Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.
Following an in-depth audit, Agrial achieved the highest certification and scored in the top 3% of companies rated by EcoVadis overall, and the top 1% for Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.
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