Sustainable Biz #8 - Magazine - Page 49
“Waitrose estimates that the south
west site will enable it to reduce
annual mileage within its supply
chain by 2,225 tonnes of CO2 per
year, helping it meet its target of
being net zero carbon by 2035 and
fossil fuel free by 2030.”
and Development for Mountpark added:
“Waitrose’s commitment to Mountpark
Bristol 360 is a strong endorsement of our
ability to meet the demands of modern
logistics from commercial performance to
environmental responsibility. We’re proud to
be working with a brand of Waitrose’s calibre
and delighted that our shared commitment
to sustainability and quality aligns so
closely. We look forward to welcoming this
iconic British retailer and supporting its
continued success in the region.” Waitrose
will now select a logistics supplier to run
the site on their behalf and work with them
to equip the site to be a modern warehouse
that facilitates the retailer’s needs now and
in the future.Waitrose currently uses four
regional distribution sites across the UK
(Aylesford, Bracknell, Brinklow and Leyland)
to fulfill shop orders, and three national
distribution centres in Milton Keynes,
Greenford in London, and Reading. It also
has two fulfilment centres in Greater London
- Greenford and Coulsdon from where it
delivers online customer orders purchased
through Waitrose.com.Bristol 360 is part
of Mountpark’s expanding UK portfolio
of Grade A logistics developments and is
located at Central Park, Avonmouth, one of
the south west’s most strategically significant
distribution hubs. The forthcoming M49
Junction will further enhance connectivity,
providing Bristol 360 with improved access
to the UK’s motorway and freight networks,
and reinforcing its long-term value as a
distribution base.The facility has been rated
BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ and holds an EPC
A+ certification. Designed with sustainability
and employee wellbeing in mind, Bristol
360 includes features such as a roof terrace,
landscaped gardens, and extensive ribbon
glazing to maximise natural light to the
warehouse marshalling areas.
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