12 | Committed to sustainability Connetics has recently become a Toitū ‘net carbonzero’ certified organisation. Connetics: Waterloo Business Park REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Mobile: 027 256 6248 Mobile: 027 256 6240 HIAB & SPECIALISED SERVICES LTD • ALL HIAB SERVICES • PROJECT MANAGEMENT • LIGHTPOLE ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATIONS • LIGHTPOLE RELOCATIONS • HYDRO EXCAVATION • POLE HOLES & TRENCHING • PLASMA CUTTING • ENGINEERING SERICES • SPECIALISED ROAD SWEEPING • GROUND SAW CUTTING 24/7 Callout: 0275 888 809 | www.suckitup.co.nz | suckitupltd@gmail.com | 2 Neeves Road, Kaiapoi • Septic Tank Cleaning • Drain Unblocking • Waste Removal • CCTV Drain Inspection • Root Cutting/Spraying • Surface Cleaning • Hydro Excavation • Spill Recovery • Air Excavation • Road Sweeping Focus on training - page 14 C onnetics remains committed to sustainability and, alongside Orion, has set an ambitious target to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from FY20 emissions by 2030. Connetics Head of Finance and Digital Stephen Spence says that after identifying its fleet as the main area where improvements could be made Connetics has recently started investing in Smart Power Take Off (PTO) vehicles. A Smart PTO is an electric power take-off that uses batteries to supply power to the elevated work platform (EWP) to eliminate idling and reduce noise during operation. After an easy installation and simply connecting the unit to the hydraulic system, the Smart PTO is ready to go. This allows the vehicle to be turned off and therefore eliminates the carbon emissions caused by the high idling otherwise required to operate the EWP. Each Smart PTO vehicle saves more than 5 tonnes of carbon equivalent a year. Connetics has also recently become a Toitū ‘net carbonzero’ certified organisation. “To receive this certification, Connetics is independently audited annually, and we continually measure, manage, and reduce our carbon footprint in line with our reduction targets,” says Stephen. Connetics is also gearing up to install solar on the rooftop of their Waterloo Business Park Headquarters a project, which has been designed in-house by their team of specialist design engineers. With plans in place to replace their light fleet with plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, Connetics is showing how to walk the talk. “Everybody has a role to play to reduce carbon emissions,” says Stephen. “At Connetics, we are committed to continuing to work on sustainability initiatives that incorporate education and improving our ways of working. “We are excited to take this journey in a way that is transparent and backed by science.” Connetics’ unique offering with design and engineering, supply and logistics, and construction and maintenance services are also strengthened through their growing project management business unit based at its head office in Waterloo Business Park, Christchurch. The company has been based in Waterloo Business Park since 2018 recognising a move from its previous location in Hillsborough would give increased resilience in the event of a natural disaster. The new building is seismically strengthened, and the new location gives Connetics a better connection with its customer base within Christchurch, which stretches from the Waimakariri River to the Rakaia River. Connetics’ largest depot is conducted from Waterloo Business Park with smaller depots in both Tawa and Cromwell. Karen Phelps
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