Global
food services and facilities management company, Sodexo, has steadily increased
its use of Husqvarna battery
products in order to work towards a greener future for the company.
David
Ramsay, Plant Manager at Sodexo Horticultural Services, shares his experience
with battery products and explains how it’s positively impacting the work of
the company.
Sodexo delivers a wide range of services and is committed to sourcing responsibly and
providing services that reduce carbon emissions. Over the past five years the company has
steadily increased the use of battery-powered products supplied by Husqvarna
and now has a policy to use battery-powered products where possible.
David
Ramsay has overseen the adoption of professional battery products and, after
trials with several manufacturers, decided upon Husqvarna. Discussing Sodexo’s
adoption of battery power products he explained: “Husqvarna battery products
are playing a major role in helping us reduce the impact our services have on
the environment by reducing the amount of petrol and diesel we use. The change
towards battery-powered products has taken some time, but we are happy that we
have been able to make the move.”
He
continued: “The battery-powered products we are using are performing beyond
what we were expecting - they are just as powerful as their petrol-fuelled
equivalents. Each product is comfortable, lightweight and easy to use for our
landscapers, which has increased staff productivity as they are able to use the
products for longer periods.”
“Tools
such as Husqvarna battery powered hedge trimmers are particularly popular with
staff because of their light weight and flexibility. Using a hedge trimmer is
often very taxing on the arms of the operator so it’s great for us to have a
professional option which is lightweight and easy to use but is still packed
with power.”
World
leader in outdoor solutions, Husqvarna, ticked many boxes as a supplier for
Sodexo. The company was adamant that whoever it partnered with was committed to
battery-powered products long-term, to support it towards becoming a greener
business.
Husqvarna’s
battery-powered equipment means Sodexo’s grounds team are able to work without
having to worry about harmful fumes, carbon emissions, and fuel consumption.
Equipment provides comfortable working situations and low disturbance for
others when compared to petrol-driven equivalents.
David
added: “The use of battery products has changed the way our staff work. Many of
our jobs are in locations such as office blocks, cemeteries, schools and
housing estates with workers using blowers, hedge trimmers and brushcutters to
complete tasks” said David.
“The low
noise of battery in comparison to petrol means we no longer cause a disturbance
to people in these areas, allowing us to work more quietly and efficiently
without stoppages. This is of benefit to everyone as it means we can
successfully complete jobs quicker, with minimal noise, in sensitive areas.”
One
battery fits all with Husqvarna battery-powered products. Sodexo’s team can
simply switch the same battery between grass trimmers, leaf blowers, chainsaws
and hedge trimmers, increasing flexibility and variety when working. These
operational aspects have been a favoured benefit as it allows landscapers to
work more efficiently with plenty of variety.
Every
Husqvarna product in its battery range is easy to use, lightweight and designed
for comfort.
Naturally
low vibration levels on battery machinery relieves stress, sparing workers’
arms and hands to enable comfort during long shifts and reduces the risk of
injury.
David
explained: “At Sodexo, safety is paramount. These battery-powered machines
produce less vibration, meaning comfortable operation day-to-day for our teams.
We’re very excited to be working with Husqvarna and by supplying its
battery-powered products we’ve already seen positive results. We’re looking
forward to what the future has to offer”.
