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Pickfords achieves environmental accreditation for all its branch locations

Pickfords, the UK’s leading moving and storage company became accredited for its environmental management system (EMS) across its national network in July 2008.

Working with the British Standards Institute, Pickfords has developed and implemented a comprehensive EMS adhering to the ISO 14001:2004 standards.

The accreditation is a reflection of the company’s commitment to reducing the impact of its business operations on the environment.

Pickfords’ EMS includes; waste management, re-cycling of its packing materials, management of its use of utilities, vehicle carbon footprint including compliance with London’s Low Emission Zone and change of office practice to include re-cycling points and electricity usage.

As well as its internal processes, Pickfords also provides re-cycling and re-use services to businesses on the move. Companies relocating to new premises can dispose of unwanted IT and office furniture in an environmentally friendly manner. These services are seamlessly integrated at the time of the move.

 “It’s a terrific achievement by our management and staff across our locations” said Managing Director Kevin Pickford, “ It is our aim to encourage initiative, adopt best practice and create a culture of responsibility for the environment. Congratulations to the environmental management team”