It’s only August but what a year it’s been so far at Primeline, particularly for ESG! Primeline Group is proud to share our recent ESG related achievements, reflecting our ongoing commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and governance excellence. Below are some of the key milestones we’ve reached this year :
- Opened Ireland’s largest Irish-owned net-zero energy certified distribution centre, creating 400 jobs based in our Ashbourne campus.
- Fitted over 1200 solar panels to existing warehouses, combined with the solar panels on our new units 12E and 12F, Primeline will generate almost 1,000 kw in a single year!
- Primeline have signed a cPPA, being able to not only confirm that all of our energy is renewable but also the source of the energy – Currabwee windfarm, Cork
- Awarded the EcoVadis bronze award (medal) with an improvement of 133% on our environmental score compared to previous year. A 20% improvement on labour and human rights score and a 67% improvement on our sustainability procurement score!
- Since January, Primeline continue to work alongside FoodCloud and have donated a whopping 291.6 tonnes of surplus food. This equates to 694,248 meals with 933.1 tonnes of C02 eq. avoided!
- Hydrogenated vegetable oil or biodiesel for short has been rolled out to our Primeline logistics fleet as well as in the Primeline x Poundland & Dealz unit.
- We have been shortlisted for the best energy achievement award in in transport – Business Energy Achievement Awards
- Achieved the green and gold truck standard certification from FTA Ireland
- Sponsored the Dublin Devils FC and the Naomh Mairtin GAA Club Ladies’ trip to New York – Reinforcing our current policies regarding diversity and inclusion
These accomplishments underscore our dedication to making a positive impact on the environment, our community, and the industry as a whole. As we continue to grow, Primeline remains committed to staying on course with our environmental goals and advancing our ESG strategy. We are determined to drive meaningful change, set new standards in sustainability, and ensure that our actions today contribute to a better tomorrow.
