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Here are some initiatives already underway, that help us improve ‘Our World’ and ‘Our Community’ …
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Last year, we saved enough energy to power 180 homes a year
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Last year we replaced our onsite recycling equipment and handled over 1400 tonnes of waste with zero going to landfill
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We’re reviewing the installation of solar panels on our roof so we can generate our own electricity
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95% of the centre is lit by LED lighting, with the remaining being updated this year
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We’ve replaced energy sub-metering throughout our mall to monitor, target and reduce energy consumption
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Severn Trent has visited all retailers and identified water saving opportunities
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We’re working on a retail design guide to advise tenants on sustainable shop fittings
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Retailer recycling schemes are on our website
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We operate a secure Cycle Hub to encourage cleaner ways to visit us and offer a Cycle2Work scheme for Derbion employees
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We try to ensure our centre is accessible for all by introducing sensory backpacks, quiet hours and reduced-capacity sessions at our events
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Our Donation Station with Derby Food4Thought Alliance is now a permanent feature in our mall, collecting food, toys, and clothes for those who need them
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Our team spent a total of 125 hours volunteering for local community groups and charities
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We had 203 bookings for our free Community Hub space last year
Our targets for the year ahead
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