International food and grocery expert IGD has announced that 124m HGV miles have been taken off UK roads as part of its Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) UK Sustainable Distribution initiative.
According to IGD, this is the equivalent of removing 2,000 lorries from Britain's roads, conserving 60m litres of diesel fuel per year.
The project succeeded in exceeding its four-year target of 120m miles by the end of 2010 a year early.
The savings were made through initiatives such as the use of double-decker vehicles and the sharing of lorries to deliver grocery products.
Joanne Denney-Finch, IGD's chief executive, commented: “This is an outstanding achievement. Sustainability remains top of the agenda for both the food industry and the Government. This successful initiative demonstrates that even in a highly competitive industry, companies remain committed to minimising environmental impact, meeting consumer demands, and at the same time reducing costs.
'This innovative and efficient way of working could shape the way we transport food and grocery items in the future.'
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