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Consumer lender Oplo has announced an initiative that aims to protect our planet and radically accelerate the reduction of carbon emissions by offering all of its 230 staff a free home charging kit if they choose to switch to an electric vehicle (EV).
Oplo has teamed up with Octopus Electric Vehicles to offer free and impartial advice to Oplo employees who are thinking about switching to an EV but who would like the opportunity to ask detailed questions about making the switch.
The company’s headquarters at Sir Frank Whittle Way in Blackpool already have EV charging units on site for all employees needing to charge their vehicle whilst in the office.
Oplo haD previously announced its intention to become a carbon-neutral business by the end of this year and follows on from its tree planting schemes in Scotland and Blackpool.
Commenting on the initiative, Steve McNicholas, Chief People Officer at Oplo, said “Transport accounts for one-third of all carbon emissions in the UK and presents both a huge challenge yet huge opportunity for businesses to powerfully play their part in helping to reduce emissions. Oplo is intensely focused on creating positive social impact for customers, our people and our community and we want to extend this impact to the planet. ”
“We are delighted to offer this benefit to our hard-working employees and expect strong interest and take-up of the initiative.”