SPIRITUALITY ABERDEEN

We recognise that energy consumption is the greatest contributor to our carbon footprint and represents a significant cost to the business. As we continue to drive operational efficiency, we are also working to limit our resource consumption and environmental impact. Careful review of energy use in our stores, offices and distribution centres enabled us to reduce the energy we use across our Group operations. The CO2 emissions associated with the transportation of our products are the second…

We recognise that waste management is a business imperative. Waste created by inefficient use of resources and rising landfill tax represents a significant cost to the business. In response, we have been operating recycling and waste reduction initiatives for several years. In the coming year, we will strengthen our approach to carbon management. As we continue to reduce the energy consumption of our stores, distribution centres and offices, we will also work to reduce the CO2 emissions…

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Travel stores sell a tailored range of products, to cater for people on the move or in need of a convenience offer. Travel’s typical customer has less time to browse than the High Street customer and is more interested in reading materials for a journey as well as purchasing food, drink and confectionery. Due to their location and convenience nature, Travel stores are, on average, significantly smaller than those in the High Street portfolio. At 31 August 2010, Travel operated from a total of…