SUNBELT Rentals UK and Europe has announced it has decarbonised its Plant & Tools, Powered Access, and Traffic Management depots in Milton Keynes into fully electric sites.
The move follows the completion of the company’s Liverpool depot decarbonisation programme last year and is aligned with its sustainability strategy – Our Planet – aimed at leading positive change across the rental industry.
The decarbonisation programme integrates features that are designed to create a low-carbon operational model that delivers both environmental and workplace benefits.
Features include: 250 kWp of solar PV, 370 kWh of battery storage; 194 kW air source heating and cooling systems; and EV charging infrastructure.
Mark Keily, head of health, safety and sustainability at Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland, said, “Decarbonising our depots is a powerful statement of intent for our business. By implementing this transition throughout our own facilities and practices, we are not only taking a proactive stance in reducing our carbon footprint, but we are also demonstrating to our customers, teammates and the local communities that our focus on sustainability is not a distant goal or aspiration for the future. Instead, it is a reality for us.”
Chris Jones, head of property at Sunbelt Rentals, added, “By fully electrifying our Milton Keynes depots, we’re creating healthier workplaces for our teammates and cutting operational costs while strengthening our overall energy resilience. That means we’re better equipped to serve our customers with reliable, sustainable solutions every day. It’s a model we can replicate nationwide, ensuring we stay ahead of UK decarbonisation policy and continue leading the rental sector on sustainability, ultimately giving our customers confidence that by working with us, they’re working with a partner who is committed to delivering a greener, more resilient future.”
