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Sustainability

As part of our journey towards reaching carbon net zero we are reviewing more than just our carbon footprint, but also our impact on the environment as a whole and the social factors effecting our teams and local communities.

Journey towards net zero

Last reviewed June 2022

Completed actions

  • Installation of energy efficient frying range at Harlees Verwood 2019
  • Energy use review at Harlees Verwood
  • Installation of energy efficient frying range at Harlees Corfe Mullen 2018
  • Installation of energy efficient frying range at Harlees Poole Quay 2018
  • Installation of energy efficient frying range at Harlees Westbury 2020
  • Installation of energy efficient frying range at Harlees Swanage 2022
  • Completed the Small Business Britain Sustainability course 2022 (badge)

Actions currently taking place

  • Reviewing the use of electric bikes for delivery services
  • Replacing some fleet vehicles to electric
  • Monitoring the energy use of equipment across the company.
  • Installing electronic on/off timers (where possible) to reduce wasted energy usage.

Future projects

  • Converting the fleet to electric vehicles
  • Monitoring the market for electric or alternative powered frying ranges
  • Replacing fridges and freezers with more energy efficient alternatives.

Low carbon Dorset case study – Harlees Verwood

In 2019 Harlees Verwood was awarded a grant via Low Carbon Dorset to install Solar panels onto the flat roof and replace the frying range with an energy efficient range.

Click here to read the full report