26th Oct 2017 16:45
The Eurotunnel Group (Paris:GET) is delighted to have retained the prestigious, independently awarded Carbon Trust Standard certification for its Fixed Link following its policy and success in reducing its carbon footprint for the period 2015-2016.
In order to retain the certification, the Fixed Link had to satisfy a number of criteria and reach a series of objectives, including the reduction of carbon footprint by more than 7.3%, a goal which Eurotunnel out-performed with a reduction of almost 9%1 for the period 2015-2016 compared to 2012-20132.
During the course of these two years, three major initiatives were taken which enabled the company to continue its ongoing efforts:
Concentration of electrical energy supply from the continent (98% in 2016), using energy that is 7 times less carbon generating compared to the UK. Replacement of the Halon gas used in all technical rooms inside the Tunnel with Novec, a gas that is 7,000 times less carbon generating Replacement of the cooling system at Sangatte.Michel Boudoussier, Eurotunnel Chief Operating Officer, stated: “Each year since its opening, Eurotunnel has been fully committed to reducing its carbon footprint. At a time when the environmental impact of a transport system is an important element in customer purchasing decisions, validation of our efforts by the Carbon Trust Standard brings an additional competitive advantage”.
1 Exactly 8.6%2 Comparison possible through the application of the "Banking Rule”.
Eurotunnel:For UK media enquiries contactJohn Keefe on + 44 (0) 1303 284491Email: [email protected]orFor other media enquiries contactAnne-Laure Desclèves on +33(0)1 4098 0467orFor investor enquiries contact:Jean-Baptiste Roussille on +33 (0)1 40 98 04 81Email: [email protected]orMichael Schuller on +44 (0) 1303 288749Email: [email protected]
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