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Assington Autos is the 500th local business to be presented with a Carbon Charter Award by Suffolk County Council. This is an accreditation for businesses who are committed to reducing their impact on the environment by cutting their carbon emissions, supporting their local community and developing green spaces.
The company is one of the biggest ‘end of life’ vehicle recycling centres in East Anglia. It was established in 2017 by Frederick Cook, although vehicles have been recycled at the same site for approximately 80 years.
Frederick Cook, CEO of Assington Autos Ltd, said:
The panel from the Carbon Charter was particularly impressed that, despite significant growth in the business, Assington Autos fuel usage has remained the same and has achieved an emissions reduction of 37% in the last two years.
Assington Autos was also praised for its biodiversity efforts onsite and in the wider community, as well as activity in the local - supporting NHS workers, the local fire and rescue service, food banks and other community groups in the area.
Cllr Daniel Potter, cabinet member for environment at Babergh District Council, said:
The Carbon Charter was set up in 2010 by Suffolk County Council and the Environment Agency. Since then, it has given 738 Carbon Charter awards to 500 companies.
For businesses wanting to start on their carbon reduction journey, more information on the Carbon Charter can be found at www.carboncharter.org.