Gallowglass has reduced its carbon footprint by 44.44% since achieving Carbon Neutral status in 2007.
Gallowglass had its first independent carbon audit in July 2007 and obtained Carbon Neutral status shortly afterwards by offsetting its carbon consumption.
"We took the view that this was the best first step on the road to reducing our overall carbon footprint" says Gallowglass Managing Director Nick Grecian.
From that point onwards, the company embarked on a programme to reduce its fuel usage and landfill waste. Among the key areas of focus was the Gallowglass fleet of vehicles, which it changed to more fuel-efficient alternatives, in line with a concerted effort to better manage its vehicle usage.
Gallowglass also ensured that its London office move in June 2008 was planned from a sustainability perspective – the firm spent £26,000 installing environmental-standard lighting and retained a consultant to advise on further CSR initiatives for the building and facilities management.
Adds Grecian: "We are delighted that our carbon management programme has produced such an impressive saving, and we’ve thanked all of our staff for getting behind the initiative with such enthusiasm."