A North-east haulage firm has achieved a carbon neutral accreditation.
Colin Lawson Transport Limited based in Altens, Aberdeen is one of the largest haulage and transport companies in North-east Scotland. The company which operates a fleet in excess of 75 vehicles and specialises in the energy sector has been certified as carbon neutral.
Working with independent auditors Carbon-Zero, the firm completed a detailed assessment of operational activities to calculate its carbon footprint. As a result of the audit, Colin Lawson Transport is supporting carbon offsetting activities around the world.
The company is also exploring additional ways of reducing its environmental impact including water recycling.
Colin Lawson Transport employs over 80 people. Alongside general haulage, the company’s heavy haulage fleet is one of the largest in Scotland with a carrying load capacity of up to 250 tons. The company also operates a fleet of Hi-Ab crane mounted trucks.
Owner Colin Lawson said: “This is just the start of an ongoing commitment to play our part in safeguarding our environment by eradicating unnecessary pollution and mitigating the impact of the company’s activities on the planet.
“The UK government has committed to a target of net zero emissions by 2050, which means reducing the UK’s emissions by 100% from 1990 levels. There will always be emissions that cannot be reduced, and these must be compensated for by funding vital carbon reduction projects in other parts of the world.
“An increasing number of responsible organisations recognise the need to make serious changes to the way they work, and we know our customers will be reassured that we are playing our part in protecting the environment for future generations.”
Mark Eadie from Carbon-Zero added: “Most businesses are not aware of their carbon footprint, and therefore the impact of their activities on our environment. It was interesting to work closely with Colin Lawson Transport to audit all of their activities both in their haulage operations and also in the offices. Carbon-Zero uses calculation tools to evaluate the extent of carbon emissions to help businesses reduce pollution wherever they can. We agreed that there were a number of things the company could do to play their part in protecting the environment, with carbon offsetting being the first, and important step.”
Mark Eadie, Carbon-Zero with Colin Lawson, Colin Lawson Transport