Since October 2007 all Menzies Distribution mainland UK electricity has been procured from fully ‘green’ renewable resources. The division has a target of reducing electricity consumption by over 12% from its 2008 figures by the end of 2011, and seeks to maintain its accreditation to Carbon Trust Standard. Energy consumption at Menzies Distribution during the year amounted to 32million kWh, an increase of 15% on 2009, primarily due to an increase in gas usage during severe winter conditions both at the beginning and end of the year.

Menzies Aviation operates largely in shared environments such as airport terminals, and their direct billed energy is significantly lower than that of Menzies Distribution. However, they work closely with airport authorities in minimising their energy consumption, and actively promote efficiencies within their own premises.

In 2010, the Group continued monitoring its energy consumption levels in the UK as part of its requirements under the Carbon Reduction Commitment. Water consumption across the business is low. Both divisions again have a policy in place to minimise usage and the impact of our business operations to the local environments.