Case studies
Below are examples of practical actions that May Day Network companies and other businesses have taken to tackle climate change.
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Tesco – changing behaviour and reducing carbon emissions
As one of the top three global retailers, Tesco’s position, between producer and customer, is well placed to lead by example and encourage widespread change in environmental behaviour.
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Lloyds TSB – internal engagement to promote the sustainability agenda
Inspired by the May Day Summit, Lloyd’s TSB coordinated a host of office-based activities and ‘reward’ trips, to support a wider staff engagement programme on climate change.
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Bubble House Worms - Small Company, Small Changes, Big Impact!
Bubble house Worms worked collaboratively with investors, employees, suppliers and customers to achieve low carbon solutions, a reduced carbon footprint, cost savings, enhanced reputation and increased sales by 300%.
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Reed Elsevier – environmental data collection and footprinting
Reed Elsevier has measured its environmental impact since 2003. Its footprint covers greater than 75% of its operations by business turnover, and the company is now collecting GHG Protocol scope 3 data from its supply chain.
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BIO-HEALTH Ltd - Herbal Healthcare rooted in Green Climate Practice
Bio-Health introduce a range of easy, quick win initiatives to prove small changes give big results to climate change, community AND the bottom line.
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Wragge & Co – Practical eco-efficient steps
Wragge & Co has taken practical eco-efficient steps and engaged employees on its environmental priorities, resulting in waste reductions and costs savings for the firm.
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Toyota– Eco-efficient operations and products
Toyota places the environment at the heart of the business by maximising operational efficiency and leading the industry in the market for ‘eco-cars’.
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Nestlé – Minimising packaging and reusing waste
Nestlé UK & Ireland has saved energy, packaging and landfill costs by redesigning and reducing packaging, encouraging recycling and developing innovative uses for by-products.
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GlaxoSmithKline – Eco-efficient packaging
GlaxoSmithKline has increased the amount of recycled material in its drinks bottles and encouraged recycling at its manufacturing sites, increasing recycling to 95% while reducing waste disposal costs and landfill tax.
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Lloyds TSB – Leading CO2 reduction commitment
Lloyds TSB has committed to the biggest company-wide CO2 reduction target of any FTSE top 20 company.
