Page 12 Climate change
Magna Park goes green
Magna Park, our new national Distribution Centre (DC) near Milton Keynes, will open in 2009, and will play a significant role in supporting our ambitious expansion plans. Able to handle an estimated 87,000 lines of stock quickly, efficiently and accurately, seven days a week, the fully automated site will play a key role in avoiding unnecessary mileage and reducing journey times.
The new DC will be 'green' too, with 15% of the roof made from roof lights to capture natural light, all wood used in construction coming from Forest Stewardship Council-certified sources, movement-activated lighting in the offices, solar thermal energy used to heat water and collected rainwater used in the low-flush toilets. We are also investigating the viability of a wind turbine or bio-fuel plant on site.
(Picture of an in-car satellite navigation device)
In June 2008, John Lewis Reading took part in a trial to test live traffic information for route planning. The project, run by Southampton University and Reading Borough Council, aims to promote 'intelligent' transport services that should help drivers save time and fuel.
(Picture of a distribution centre)
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