Press Release 9 February 2021 UK’s first zero emission gritting service launched in Nottingham The UK’s first zero emission gritting service for commercial use, using a 100% electric gritter, has been launched in Nottingham cityThe service is being used to grit several supermarkets and Nottingham’s tram networkThe EV gritter is being trialled by Mitie Landscapes to help businesses in the area stay safe in wintry conditions while limiting their impact on the planet The UK’s first zero emission gritting service for commercial use, using an electric gritter and sustainable white marine salt, has launched in Nottingham City. The service, run by Mitie Landscapes, uses the first zero emission gritter of its kind – a 100% electric vehicle (EV) with a battery-powered gritter attached. Both the EV itself and the vehicle-mounted gritter are charged each day at the Mitie office in Nottingham, which is powered by REGO-backed renewable energy, meaning the service is truly zero emission. The new service is being trialled in Nottingham, with the gritter following a specially designed route around the city, including supermarkets and the tram network, in order to maximise the number of sites it can de-ice on one charge. While the gritter currently lasts around five hours between charging, as the trial continues Mitie will review how and where it is used to make the process more efficient, before rolling out to more cities ahead of winter 2021. Mitie Landscapes designed the zero emission electric gritting service to support customers looking to reduce their environmental impact, particularly those in high-pollution areas, such as cities. It also builds on Mitie’s own Plan Zero commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2025, while also supporting its customers in reaching their own sustainability targets. This includes Mitie’s leading electric vehicle commitments. Mitie has more than 900 pure electric vehicles already in its fleet, with around 25 more being delivered each week, depending on lockdown restrictions. Tim Howell, Managing Director, Landscapes, Mitie, said: “When people think about cutting carbon emissions, gritting may not seem an obvious place to start. However, to be truly sustainable, businesses need to consider every aspect of their operations. We’re proud to be launching the UK’s first zero emission gritting service in Nottingham to help our customers keep their sites safe, while minimising their impact on the planet.” Read next Press Release 12 November 2020 Mitie launches five step guide to net zero with Plan Zero Playbook Mitie has launched the Plan Zero Playbook, a step-by-step guide to reaching net zero carbon emissions Read More Report 2 February 2020 Digital Transformation: is Facilities Management ready? Download our report to help cut through the noise in the market, benchmark yourself against your peers and make more informed decisions about your facilities management and corporate real estate strategy and the role digital transformation might play in it. Read More Report 6 July 2021 Social Value Report 2021 Mitie has launched its 2021 Social Value Report which outlines the excellent progress made across all areas of Mitie’s ESG Strategy. Read More Article 24 November 2021 Answering the demand of the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness Discover how we work in partnership with our customers implementing the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness in our thought leadership article by Martyn Hearn Read More See Resource Archive
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