Independent northern tyre wholesaler Oak Tyres has reached its initial milestone in the journey to becoming the first climate positive tyre wholesaler.
Oak Tyres has partnered with environmental organisation Ecologi to achieve this ultimate goal. Since joining forces in November 2021, the tyre wholesaler has offset 1,000 tonnes of carbon from its van fleet and planted over 16,000 trees worldwide.
These initial achievements are part of Oak Tyres’ 12 month plan to offset 3,000 tonnes of carbon emissions by funding multiple international projects through Ecologi that protect ecosystems and help reverse climate change in the long term.
So far, Oak’s achievements have contributed to the creation of a small-scale wind farm in Rajasthan, India, creating jobs for the local economy as well as helping to offset 800 tonnes of carbon in the area thanks to sustainable and clean energy production.
It has also supported the protection of lowland peat forests in Indonesia, ensuring the ecosystem that absorbs more carbon than any other isn’t being destroyed.
Speaking back in November, Oak Tyres’ Commercial Manager Peter Cross commented on the emissions created by the vehicle fleet: “Around 97% of Oak’s carbon emissions annually come from our delivery vehicles.
“We are currently exploring viable green alternatives but we are also working closely with Ecologi to invest in key projects to offset the carbon we produce in a meaningful way.”
Keep up to date with Oak’s progress, the projects they are helping to fund and the number of trees being planted on their behalf across the world by visiting ecologi.com/oaktyres.
Source: Tyretradenews
