Improving energy efficiency

UKOS collaborates with industry partners to operate and utilise a consolidated, industry specific, delivery solution cutting average miles per delivery by 50%. Choosing UKOS ensures emissions are minimised and those remaining are offset.

ZERO EMISSION VEHICLES

UKOS are currently testing options with a view to implementing an electric fleet as soon as viable. Our current carbon conscious consolidated delivery fleet consists of

Electric vans in urban areas
15 double deck trailers, carrying 100% more per load compared to a single deck
Vehicles which are less than 4 years old and a minimum of euro 4
Out of hour deliveries to reduce traffic congestion
Eco tracking devices on vehicles to ensure maximum fuel efficiency is always achieved
State-of-the-art route planning software which calculate optimal delivery routes
Local drivers with smarter driver training to encourage sustainable driving behaviours

DELIVERY MILES

One of the biggest contributors to carbon footprint is delivery vehicle emissions. Since 2008 we have achieved a 72% reduction in delivery miles. We’ve worked very hard to achieve this reduction through three major projects. Firstly, in collaboration with our customers we have introduced eco delivery schedules. Secondly, by encouraging customers to increase their average order (per delivery). Thirdly, by introducing telematic software allowing us to align driver behaviour. Fourthly, by entering into a collaboration with industry partners for a consolidated delivery solution to reduce miles per delivery by 50%.

EMPLOYEE TRAVEL

On a typical working day 48% of office based staff at UKOS either walk, cycle or drive less than 5 miles to the office.

We encourage car sharing and have made the CycleToWork scheme available to all employees.

CARBON EMISSIONS

We are focused on reducing carbon emissions from our operations by investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency. To help us do this, we are setting a science-based target to ensure that we play our role in cutting our emissions. To monitor progress, we track our emissions. This includes: energy related emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and indirect emissions at each stage of our value chain (Scope 3).

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Testimonials

“We have purchased our office supplies from UKOS for over two years. Our Business Account Manager is first class as is all the service we receive, from the UKOS Customer Service Team to the Delivery Driver. Quality products, competitive pricing and a real focus on reducing environmental impacts (at no cost to us) which is refreshing to see. I am very happy to recommend UKOS.”

Mark Maynard, Branch Sales Director, Lorica Insurance Brokers
“Thank you so much for your kind hospitality. It is such a pleasure doing business with a company like yours. I hope that we can develop additional opportunities.”

Andy James, Head of Facilities Management, Stowe School
“Since partnering with UKOS the college has made substantial cost savings on its stationery spend while at the same time implementing greatly improved robust business processes that have contributed enormously to producing these savings but have also enhanced internal customer satisfaction. UKOS have and continue to support us all the way and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to others who wish to have a first class service from their stationery provider.”

Paul Dolman, Assistant Director for Technology and Innovation, Birmingham Metropolitan College
“Galliford Try Group are a £1.6bn National construction company. We have contracted with UKOS, for the provision of office products, since 2005. During that time UKOS have successfully tendered 3 times competing with all major UK contract stationers. Not only do we find UKOS highly competitive, they also deliver an exceptional level of Service and Account Management. We are a diverse business and UKOS provide a bespoke and flexible service with a can do attitude.”

Simon Stone, Divisional Procurement Manager, Galliford Try
“We have been relying on UKOS to supply the high standard of service and competitive prices they promised at the start and have found them true to their word on every count. We receive an excellent service from the first point of contact, through our account manager and, when it has been sought, from senior level management within their organisation. On top of this we have been able to make significant savings in our stationery spend. I therefore, have no hesitation in recommending UKOS to other companies”.

Terry Hyslop, Building Manager, Clarins (UK) Ltd
“We have used UKOS for the last six years and the service has been excellent.”

Ian Sidgwick, Group Purchasing Director, The Jockey Club
“One reason for choosing UKOS, apart from the competitive pricing, was the feeling that I would be in safe and capable hands.”

Jack Harding, Savoy Hotel
“Lymm High School have found UKOS to give excellent customer service. All advisers are knowledgeable and are always very helpful. They provide us with prompt and accurate deliveries with most deliveries being delivered next day. Prices are very competitive and they usually match or beat other stationery suppliers. They offer a huge range of not only stationery but furniture, cleaning products in fact most things that an educational establishment require. Aftercare customer service is excellent, we would not hesitate to recommend UKOS to any other establishment”.

Sue Hill, Finance / Retail Assistant, Lymm High School
“UKOS have been a supplier of ours since February 2013, initially we made our choice to change based on stationery prices, and that we prefer to use local suppliers where possible. UKOS now supply all furniture, (including a recent complete office refurbishment) and all branded promotional products for the various companies under our umbrella. Product range, account management, and service is excellent”.

Joan Collins, Office Co-Ordinator, de Poel
“UKOS deliver a prompt, friendly and efficient service with their ‘one stop’ range of office supplies, furniture and technology. The perfect recipe for a professional relationship that no business should be without.”

Helen Burditt, PA to Directors, NRS Healthcare