McCallums Group Awarded Funding for Electric Van

McCallums Group in Southland are thrilled to announce they are one of the 31 successful applicants out of 77 of the EECA’s Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund this year. They will receive $35,000 toward one electric van to replace one of their delivery vans, one of the many steps they are taking to increase the sustainability and environmental responsibility of the company.

The group, which includes Apparelmaster and Linenmaster, are New Zealand leaders in the workwear and linen rental and laundry industry. As participants in a formal, independent carbon and sustainability programme with Instep. Since joining the programme in 2013, McCallums have already reduced their total emissions by 40.32% and are constantly exploring ways to keep improving on this.

With the support of Venture Southland, McCallums Group strive to be as LEAN as possible with carbon reduction and thermal optimisation projects topping the bill. The focus on fleet management is an important step in the businesses sustainability commitment as they run 14 commercial vehicles from as far as Bluff and up to Queenstown. With 18% of greenhouse gas emissions in New Zealand coming from transport, McCallums recognise the need to reduce this aspect of their carbon footprint.

The plan is to introduce EV’s into the fleet over a period of five years wherever possible to work towards meeting their sustainable and business targets and goals. Given the radius of regular travel, McCallums is also doing its part to promote the responsible use of Electric Vehicles on New Zealand roads, especially to other commercial organisations.

The Honourable Dr Megan Woods, Energy and Resources Minister said “This round of funding focuses on innovative projects that expand the use and possibilities of electric vehicles and other low emissions technology in the transport space. It’s about making new technology available to help Kiwis get around, lower our carbon emissions and contribute to our economy.”

McCallums Group and Apparelmaster Group are proud to be among the 31 organisations recognized and funded for their efforts to keep New Zealand clean, green, and sustainable for the future.

For more information about McCallums Group please visit www.mccallums.co.nz

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