The guarding company Magenta Security Services reports electric vehicle charging points at their offices in Hounslow, west London. This is the latest in their already environmental efforts as the charging points will enable greater access to electric vehicle ownership for staff, suppliers and visitors alike. The electricity supplied to the points is carbon-free as solar panels on-site generate all the energy needed.
This means the company further lowers its transport emissions. Magenta already operates hybrid and electric vehicles so the impact of running them will be brought down to an absolute bare minimum. At the end of last year, Magenta was recognised for reducing its energy consumption by 75pc, despite a broad expansion of operations. Use of PIR (passive infra-red) lighting, digitising documents, new heating systems and recycling are among the environmental work by Magenta over the last 18 years. Magenta was the first security company to achieve ISO 14001 in 2002.
Abbey Petkar, pictured, managing director of Magenta Security, said: “We are always looking to do more. Technology improves, it becomes more accessible and I believe it is critical we take advantage of all the opportunities that presents us with. We only have one planet so it’s important, both as individuals and businesses, that we show commitment to reducing our impact every way we can. Magenta works hard to do its bit but we will never stand still on taking action and are pleased to offer ourselves as an example to other businesses of what is possible – regardless of size or sector.”
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