SITE ENERGY AND EFFICIENCY

DHL Normanton

Investment to create a Carbon Neutral site in 2008

Launch of the first DHL site to attain 100%* neutrality. This includes a Jet air handling system, ground source heat pumps and mezzanine enclosures.

Direct Benefits:-

Net savings of US$82K (£50k) p.a. by substantially increasing both the efficiency and levels of lighting and heating in the 11,000sqm facility.

DHL-carbon-neutral-warehouse

Indirect Benefits:-

  • A substantial increase in employee morale was recorded (via DHL’s annual EOS )
  • A 99% staff retention and 96.8% attendance rate, resulting in productivity gains
  • Stock accuracy at 99.98%; 18 million items shipped with 99.78% on time

carbon-neutral-warehouse

*98% neutrality supplemented by the purchase of 2% worth of carbon credits