Timber door specialist JELD-WEN has switched to an electric fleet of forklift trucks at its Penrith manufacturing site as it works towards achieving net zero carbon emissions.
The manufacturer has replaced all 16 of its forklift trucks at the site with electric-powered machines to reduce carbon emissions. The company has already switched its electricity provision for the site to renewable sources, which now come solely from wind, solar and hydro power. The introduction of the fully electric forklifts will eradicate any carbon emissions from the fleet on the site.
The switch to a fully electric forklift fleet reinforces the steps that JELD-WEN has already put in place to operate as sustainably as possible – and supports the Government’s pledge to achieve net zero by 2050.
JELD-WEN UK has already put in place several carbon reduction measures at its Penrith site, in order to progress in its ambition to achieve net zero carbon as a company within the same time frame.
These include using renewable energy, investing in new extraction and compressor systems that use less energy, and switching to low-energy LED lighting.
“Operating sustainably is a priority for JELD-WEN and we are implementing a wide-ranging plan to ensure that our operations support a better future.”
Marcin continues: “We are aware of the important role that this plays in the buildings that our doorsets are used in, but also how important reducing carbon emissions in our operations is within the supply chain.
“JELD-WEN has made huge strides in reducing carbon emissions within its operations, especially at the Penrith site, which has implemented many best practice solutions to support more sustainable operations.
“However, we remain committed to continually seeking out and implementing solutions that support ever more efficient production from an environmental point of view while maintaining the highest standards in product performance.”