Retailers reduce lorries on road
February 25th 2010 The food and grocery industry has saved 124 million HGV miles from UK roads through sustainable initiatives according to the retail industry information and training body IGD.
Through the Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) UK Sustainable Distribution initiative, food and grocery companies across the country have taken off 124 million road miles from UK roads. This is the equivalent of removing 2000 lorries from Britain's roads and conserving 60million litres of diesel fuel per year.
Originally spearheaded by companies involved in ECR UK under the auspices of the IGD, the activities have been extended across the industry, and now includes 40 of the UK’s leading household retailer and manufacturer brands.
Engaging in initiatives such as the use of double-deck vehicles and the sharing of lorries to deliver grocery products, these companies have significantly reduced the environmental impact of transporting food and groceries in the UK, says IGD. More articles from Handling & Storage Solutions: | 
