Um grupo de motor de Lancashire ganhou o primeiro prêmio de sustentabilidade do BMW no Reino Unido. O prêmio foi um dos prêmios nacionais de varejistas da BMW UK e reconhece o compromisso do grupo familiar com a sustentabilidade. O prêmio também reconhece os esforços de Bowker para reduzir sua pegada de carbono. O negócio envolveu um campeão de energia para descobrir maneiras mais inteligentes de reduzir sua pegada de carbono. E, no ano passado, Bowker revelou que eliminou todos, exceto 95% de suas transações e comunicações em papel. Os prêmios reconhecem o trabalho duro e a dedicação de BMW e mini varejistas em todo o país. A BMW UK escolheu vencedores em categorias, incluindo vendas, marketing, carros usados e sustentabilidade. Exemplo.
BMW UK presented the award to Bowker Motor Group, with BMW and MINI centres in Blackburn and Preston, at a ceremony in Liverpool. The award was one of the national BMW UK Retailer Awards and recognises the family-owned group’s commitment to sustainability. The award also acknowledges Bowker’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
Bowker Motor Group’s financial commitment to sustainability in 2022 alone has reached almost £2 million. The business has engaged an Energy Champion to discover smarter ways to reduce their carbon footprint. And, last year, Bowker revealed that it has eliminated all but 95% of its paper transactions and communications.
The BMW UK Awards were presented at the ACC Liverpool by comedian Alan Carr and TV presenter Edith Bowman. The awards recognise the hard work and dedication of BMW and MINI retailers across the country. BMW UK chose winners in categories including Sales, Marketing, Used Cars, and Sustainability.
Chris Eccles, Bowker Motor Group director, said: “Thank you to BMW UK for this prestigious award. We are proud that BMW has recognised us for our commitment to sustainability, especially in the first year it has been presented. At Bowker, we take our responsibility to minimise our impact on the environment seriously. And we want to lead by example.
“Este prêmio é crédito ao trabalho duro e dedicação de nossa equipe. Agora, mais do que nunca, continuaremos a encontrar mais maneiras de reduzir nosso impacto no meio ambiente. Cabe a todos nós reduzir nossa pegada de carbono e fazer a diferença. ”
A sustentabilidade está no coração do Bowker Motor Group desde 2007. Naquele ano, os centros de Bowker adotaram o" BOWKER SOS "(SIGNE OFF ALGUMENTO) A HAIMTERS REMING REMING REMENTERS, HAIMTERS REMENTERS, A HAPTERS REMENTRESS A HAPTERS MATERIDADES EM RELINGLEMSCLET RECLINCIMENTO DA ENERGIMENTO, O Órmão de 1973. Reconstitua os pneus para reutilizar o piso para os playgrounds infantis A economia de emissões de quase 500 toneladas de CO2 também foi prevista. De oficinas de gerenciamento de patrimônio ao desenvolvimento profissional para gerentes, os funcionários da Bowker podem contar com o suporte. E eles tiveram uniformes de fornecedores sustentáveis. O grupo empregou 14 aprendizes e contratou recentemente sua primeira aprendiz. Bowker também convida os alunos a experimentar o comércio motor em primeira mão. O treinamento abrange todos os departamentos durante um período de 10 dias.
In 2012, Bowker BMW in Blackburn became the first car dealership in Lancashire to install solar panels on the roof of its Blackburn Centre. At the time, the investment in 210 panels offered a projected saving of £420,000 over the next 25 years. With the spiralling increase in energy costs, this saving is likely to be even more. An emissions saving of almost 500 tonnes of CO2 was also predicted.
The sustainability award also acknowledged Bowker for creating wide-ranging social value. The business demonstrated a focus on improving working conditions for employees and supporting the local community.
At work, the company is investing in new showers and changing facilities for staff. From wealth management workshops to professional development for managers, Bowker employees can count on support. And they have sourced uniforms from sustainable suppliers.
Working with local colleges, Bowker has established scholarship and apprenticeship schemes for over 15 years. The group has employed 14 apprentices and recently hired its first female apprentice. Bowker also invites students to experience the motor trade at first hand. The training covers all departments during a 10-day period.
