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Sticking up for the environment
“ As part of our reinvestment , I decided to take the bull by the horns when it came to our sustainability credentials and ways of working . I have always been passionate about the environment , and I will always stick up for it . I think it comes from spending so much time overseas and seeing alternative ways of recycling and living .
“ One of the first things we did was invest in solar panels , then we went a step further and purchased an electric van and electric motorbike . Sustainability is expensive to embrace – I realise that – particularly for a small business , but I ’ m really proud of what we ’ ve done .
“ The solar panels are installed on the workshop and shop ; we ’ re saving so much money on electric in comparison to before they were purchased . And when it comes to the EVs , the comparative operational receipts are over half the cost for us . But it ’ s not just the money , it ’ s important for us to advertise our jobs as ‘ green ’, it ’ s something I ’ m proud of . We ’ re able to do a recce far quicker with the electric motorbike , it ’ s far more sustainable for those quick journeys . Our EVs are also a good talking point with customers , and it has gone down very well so far .”
Giving back
“ As a business , we do a lot for our communities . So far , we have raised over £ 115,000 for local charities . I ’ m also passionate about supporting veterans , having raised £ 27,000 for a charity headed by Mark Ormrod MBE , the UK ’ s first triple amputee from Afghanistan . This is what it ’ s about for me , giving back to incredible people and groups that serve us quietly .”
Sir-Fix-A-Lock as a business is also multi-award-winning . From winning Business of the Year with the English Veterans Awards and a Devon Chamber of Commerce award , to being highly commended as a business for its sustainability , and now , being nominated in the Soldiering on Awards in the ‘ Business Scale Up ’ category after a reception at The House of Lords . From everyone at The Locksmith Journal , we all wish you the best of luck .
For more information on Paul and Sir- Fix-A-Lock , make sure you head to the website – www . sirfixalock . com , and follow on social media @ sirfixalock
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