Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, a UK nuclear industry multi-discipline delivery partner, has held their first Green Plant Day in Cumbria.

Taking place on Wednesday, March 29 the event showcased new and exciting alternatives to traditional plant and equipment as part of the organisation’s drive to achieve net-zero.

Eldon Garnett, Managing Director of the Nuclear Business said: “We were absolutely delighted to bring this event to Cumbria. We are on the road to net-zero and reducing our operational carbon by 25 percent by 2025.

“This event is just one of the ways we will continue to drive forward innovative ideas and approaches that enable us to safely, responsibly and collaboratively design solutions that deliver the best for our clients, for Cumbria and for the UK.

“We can’t do this alone and we all must play our part; by working together, with our supply chain, we can achieve our collective goals.”

As a responsible business, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure believes in delivering positive change through protecting and developing their people, improving the environment, working together with their supply chain and enhancing the communities in which they operate. 

Supply chain partners involved in the event included SpeedyHire, Sunbelt Rentals, GAP Group Hire Solutions, Nixon Hire and Flannery Plant Hire.

The event demonstrated what is ready and available to help key stakeholders and customers achieve their environmental goals with technologies on display including a range of electric plant and vehicles, battery-operated equipment and solar-powered lighting.

Members of Morgan Sindall Infrastructure Nuclear team and Supply Chain were also in attendance to answer questions about the application of this equipment.

Susan Lussem, Chief Supply Chain Officer for Sellafield Ltd said: “This event demonstrates how our contractor community and supply chain partners can work together to help each other and us at Sellafield Ltd achieve our sustainability targets.

“Alongside the equipment that has been used on our site already, it is exciting to see new and emerging technologies on show.

“We’re delighted to see Morgan Sindall Infrastructure and their supplier partners taking such a positive step towards our wider mission to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.”

One supplier who attended the event commented: “This was a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase our products and introduce new technologies and solutions, we are happy to have been a part of this important event.

“Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has always been leading the way to reduce on site carbon emissions. This event is a prime example of the commitment they have to push sustainability across their business.

“We were thrilled to have the chance to meet so many people who are passionate about sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint.

“It was inspiring to see so many individuals and organisations coming together to support the transition to renewable energy sources.”