Following the 2024 success of Carlton Lodge Activity Centre’s initiative, the “Green Commute” to drive its eco-friendly agenda, the 2025 version has been launched.
The idea is that for the month of April, everyone in the organisation makes a note of the number of green commutes they make. A green commute is defined as a journey to work or part of work that is helpful to the environment, so that’s walking, cycling, scooters, car sharing (but only the non-driver) using public transport (trains and buses – planes don’t count) and for those able even using kayaks.
Chief Executive David Sharp said: “It is not about the numbers of miles, just the number of times it is done. So as an example, if I cycle to work and back that is two journeys, if during the day I walk to the station and use the train to have a meeting in York that’s another two journeys. The target to beat from 2024 is 264! .”
“We will run further green commute challenges and continue to encourage all team members to keep track of their journeys and we are now sharing these outcomes with the young people who attend our various activity days and courses so that we can embed some eco-friendly messaging in our work to influence a positive attitude toward the environment.” added David Sharp.
