Loch Fyne reduce CO2 emissions by 160 tonnes
Release date: 16 Dec 2011
Loch Fyne reduce CO2 emissions by 160 tonnes
Loch Fyne Oysters has been working to dramatically reduce its carbon footprint and has managed to cut down CO2 emissions by 160 tonnes in 2011 compared to 2008.
At their base in Argyll, Loch Fyne has achieved this by changing its light bulbs and fittings to low energy appliances, installing motion sensors in the chills, putting timers on the under floor heating and removing the use of shrink wrappers and replacing with strapping machines.
There has also been support from workers, who have contributed by introducing more efficient work processes.
The Scottish Government has a stated an aim “to deliver a 30% reduction in our CO2 emissions by 2020” and reductions of business emissions is an important step towards this.
John Meaney, Facilities Manager at Loch Fyne Oysters said “At Loch Fyne we champion sustainability and environmental responsibility, so we are really proud of what we have achieved so far. We will strive to work towards further decreases.”
This result shows Loch Fyne using 306,562 kWh less in 2011 than in 2008, which is the equivalent to using 160 tonnes less CO2 a year*.
*Note: DEFRA and Carbon Trust conversion rate 1kWh = 0.5246kg.
This information and further details from Mia O’Neill
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Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd – background
Loch Fyne started with one inspirational idea – to grow oysters in the clear, fertile waters of Loch Fyne. It has since developed into a cluster of businesses whose success is built on an honest approach to superb quality food.
All Loch Fyne businesses abide by the guiding environmental principles established by founders John Noble and Andy Lane at the outset. The companies work together to ensure that only the very best produce – farmed and fished to the highest quality and environmental standards – reaches the kitchens and plates of their customers.
Along with the smokehouse and shellfish farms at the base of Loch Fyne are the Loch Fyne Farm shop and the Oyster Bar, the genesis behind the Loch Fyne Restaurant group, now owned by Greene King with whom Loch Fyne Oysters have both supply and licence agreements in place.
Loch Fyne Oysters work closely with the Marine Conservation Society and is one of its Oceans 25 Ambassadors.