FPT, the South Africa-based logistics subsidiary of Capespan, has begun a study into how it can reduce its carbon footprint throughout its fruit supply chain, from the orchard to its overseas distribution centre.
'The exercise will include packaging, refrigeration and transport, establishing a carbon footprint on each leg of the supply chain,' said the group's Kevin McCullough.
Energy audits will be carried out by an industrial engineering consultant at the group's Addo Cold Store and at terminals in Durban and Port Elizabeth, Mr McCullough confirmed.
'With comprehensive information on electrical power consumption at our facilities we'd be able to split the carbon footprint into selected service groups, he added. 'Thus, we have benchmarked electricity consumption and cost to identify improvement opportunities.'
In order to set improvement targets, the group is currently undertaking implementation cost analysis on areas that may need altering.
