London-based 3663 has won a coveted Green Wholesaler of the Year award.
The firm - one of the UK’s leading suppliers to the foodservice industry - won the prize atThe Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) Awards 2013.
The company was also shortlisted for the FWD’s annual Wholesale Environmental Initiative gong, and was nominated for the Pritchitts 2013 Telesales Achiever Award for outstanding customer service.
A statement from the judges, said: “A very impressive record of environmental awareness gives 3663 the edge in a tight contest, particularly its systematic engagement processes with suppliers through Sustainable Futures Partnerships, and with its own staff via its sustainability conference. These initiatives are driven and resourced right from the top through the sustainability executive.”
3663’s ‘green’ highlights have included:
· Reducing its entire CO2 emissions by over 18 per cent since 2007;
· Collecting 2m litres of cooking oil to power biodiesel trucks;
· Achieving a fuel saving of 3 per cent across 35 per cent of the fleet;
· Cutting site electricity use by 10 per cent between 2010 and 2012;
· Saving over 4.6 million litres of clean water during 2013;
· Forging a relationship with WRAP, and working to cut waste.
Group commercial director at 3663, Ian Crawford, said: “We are thrilled to have 3663’s green credentials recognised at one of the most prestigious wholesale industry events of the year by winning this award.
“Our corporate sustainability and environmental objectives are a core element of our business focus. We have taken steps to reduce our environmental impact as well as helping to make it easier for customers to manage theirs. The improvements we make year-on-year are benefiting our customers, suppliers and employees alike – especially in how we source and deliver our products.”
The awards were held at the Honourable Artillery Company Royal Artillery Gardens in the City of London. The aim was to recognise the highest achievements across the wholesale industry in the UK - from manufacturers to wholesalers and retailers.
Attended by over 700 guests, the event was held on 28 November, 2013.
