The company had its first independent carbon audit in July 2007 and obtained Carbon Neutral status shortly afterwards by offsetting its carbon consumption.
"We took the view that this was the best first step on the road to reducing our overall carbon footprint," said Gallowglass managing director Nick Grecian.
The company then took steps to reduce its fuel usage and landfill waste, changing its car fleet to more fuel-efficient alternatives.
Gallowglass also planned its office move in June 2008 in line with a sustainability perspective, spending £26,000 installing environmental-standard lighting and retaining a consultant to advise on further CSR initiatives for the building and facilities management.
"We are delighted that our carbon management programme has produced such an impressive saving, and we've thanked all of our staff for getting behind the initiative with such enthusiasm," Grecian added.
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