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* Distribution - Case Studies *
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See examples of how food & grocery companies are using sustainable distribution and transport collaboration techniques to reduce road miles.

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* ASDA - Being sustainable in a recessionary environment
ASDA - Being sustainable in a recessionary environment
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ASDA has launched the most comprehensive driver-training programme in the history of ASDA logistics. The programme covers subjects like fuel economy, safety and new technology and will help enrich the drivers skill set.
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* Convert2Green and 3663 - Turning waste into fuel
Convert2Green and 3663 - Turning waste into fuel
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How Convert2Green use recycled waste vegetable oil from 3663 suppliers to produce a range of bio-fuels for use in vehicle fleets and to drive heat and power systems. This sustainable fuel reduces 3663's carbon emissions by 85%.
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* HEART of ENGLAND fine foods - reducing road miles through supply chain collaboration
HEART of ENGLAND fine foods - reducing road miles through supply chain collaboration New
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HEART of ENGLAND fine foods is saving road miles and offering a more effective route to market for regional food producers through supply chain collaboration.
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* Howard Tenens sources sustainable warehouse for Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd
Howard Tenens sources sustainable warehouse for Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd New
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See how Howard Tenens sourced a sustainable warehouse for Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd that incorporated many environmentally–friendly and sustainable initiatives to deliver both environmental and economic benefits.
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* JF Hillebrand - Innovative Wine Train
JF Hillebrand - Innovative Wine Train
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JF Hillebrand is reducing carbon emissions and improving road congestion by transporting goods by train. They are saving at least 2 billion grams of CO2 per year.
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* Nestlé and United Biscuits – Taking a unique approach to collaboration
Nestlé and United Biscuits – Taking a unique approach to collaboration
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Despite the barriers of being competitors, Nestlé and United Biscuits are now sharing resources, reducing road miles and saving money through a new collaborative distribution partnership.
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* Sainsbury’s – Food deliveries made by lorry running on rubbish
Sainsbury’s – Food deliveries made by lorry running on rubbish
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Sainsbury's will be the first supermarket to make its daily food deliveries to its new environmental store using a lorry which is powered by fuel produced from waste.
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* Tesco - Reducing carbon emissions in distribution
Tesco - Reducing carbon emissions in distribution
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Tesco has looked at ways of making its distribution systems more carbon efficient, and has set a long-term target to cut the amount of carbon dioxide created per case of goods delivered worldwide by 50% by 2012.
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* Warburtons - Reducing carbon by reducing road miles
Warburtons - Reducing carbon by reducing road miles New
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Warburtons is working to reduce its fuel use and carbon emissions by increasing load fill, using alternative fuels, optimising routes and improving driving techniques.
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* To submit a case study for publication and show how your company is working to improve sustainability, please contact Toby Pickard on 01923 851989 or email: tobypickard@igd.com. *
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