Auto Windscreens takes steps to a lighter footprint

Auto Windscreens has launched a new initiative to help its staff offset their personal CO2 footprint.

It has introduced drop-in sessions where staff can learn how to offset personal motoring and transport CO2 footprints through BP’s not for profit Target Neutral programme.

The two-hour “surgeries”, the first of which took place last Friday, are being held quarterly at the business’ Chesterfield HQ. Staff receive information on how BP Target Neutral allows them to measure and offset carbon emissions produced by their car, flight, bus and rail journeys. 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.

Employees are guided step-by-step through the simple offsetting process online and receive BP certification once completed.

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.”