Translink tops energy efficiency league table

Translink tops energy efficiency league table

Ranked No 1 in Northern Ireland for carbon reduction performance

The 2010/11 Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme has ranked Translink as the highest scoring organisation in Northern Ireland.

The mandatory scheme is run by the UK Environment Agency and included more than 2100 participants from across the UK. It encourages large private and public sector organisations to reduce their carbon footprint by developing and implementing energy management strategies.

Translink also achieved the second highest score in the UK on the performance league table and was the highest ranked transport organisation in the UK. 

Translink’s position was boosted by a number of company developments including installation of voluntary half-hourly electricity metering and attainment of the Carbon Trust Standard in recognition of carbon reduction year on year.  The company has also, implemented a ‘Go Eco’ energy awareness programme, installed energy efficient lighting and converted heating systems to run on natural gas instead of oil.

In 2010/11, Translink’s overall carbon emissions were reduced by 3% compared to the previous year. Speaking about the top performance, Philip Reid, Translink Energy Engineer, said:

“We are pleased to be ranked Number 1 in Northern Ireland for energy efficiency reflecting our continued efforts as a large company to operate more sustainably and showing our commitment to caring for the environment.

“Our focus on carbon reduction has delivered important business benefits by reducing energy costs substantially year on year as well as environmental benefits from reduced carbon emissions to improved public image.

“To sustain such results, we will continue to look at ways of conserving energy and improving energy efficiency through technology, work practices and employee awareness,” said Philip.