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CLO GOES GREEN

In keeping with our environmental commitments and Carbon Reduction Plan, our Burton office has taken the lead in piloting a bike transportation scheme for one of their Customer Liaison Officers, Michelle Eden. Michelle predominantly works on our Trent and Dove roofing contract in and around the Burton area, keeping all residents and stakeholders up to date and engaged throughout each stage of the project.
A keen environmentalist, Michelle is passionate about helping to reduce her personal and corporate carbon footprint. As a solution to the emissions caused by Michelle’s need to travel throughout the area, she came up with the initiative to swap to pedal power to carry out her duties.
From 17th November, Michelle has been cycling from the site cabin to the various properties where we are carrying out roof replacement works, doing pre-works inductions and CLO visits. In addition to reducing emissions, Michelle has noticed the switch to two-wheels has also helped with her physical and mental wellbeing.
Commenting on her new mode of transport, Michelle said:
“I am so pleased to feel that such a small change can help towards caring for our environment and, as the slogan says, protecting our tomorrow”.
If the pilot proves to be successful, we will be able to roll out the use of bikes further across the business, where applicable.

Introducing our Apprentice of the Year: Lily Davies
This week is National Apprenticeship Week, so we’re shining the spotlight on one of Novus’ true rising stars – and recent winner of our Apprentice of the Year’ trophy at the Novus Awards – Lily Davies, who is working with us as a Junior Bid Writer.
We asked Lily to tell us about her journey so far, and her aspirations for the future – and what she would tell people considering beginning their own apprenticeship journey in our sector.