A colder chain.
A lighter
footprint.
Investing in efficiency. Reducing our reliance on the grid. Taking responsibility for the energy behind every delivery.
Explore our progress ↓Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026
Recognised for energy excellence
and decarbonisation
Of our electricity supplied
by rooftop solar in 2025
Less electricity used
in 2025 versus 2024
Estimated CO₂ avoided
annually
Energy costs are rising.
Our commitment goes further.
Keeping the cold chain moving takes energy. As electricity costs increase, we know that how we use that energy matters to our customers.
At CMLS, we are doing everything within our control to reduce consumption, improve efficiency and manage energy costs responsibly. That means investing in the infrastructure that makes a lasting difference, from the lighting above our cold stores to the solar panels on our roofs.
We cannot control market electricity prices. We can keep reducing the energy we need to buy.
The investment behind
the improvement.
Four areas of investment.
A more efficient, resilient operation.
Smarter lighting
Investment in LED lighting helps reduce the electricity needed to illuminate our facilities, supporting more efficient day-to-day operations.
REDUCE CONSUMPTIONPower from our rooftops
Rooftop solar PV generates electricity where we use it, reducing our dependence on bought-in power and our exposure to grid energy costs.
GENERATE RENEWABLE ENERGYKeeping the cold in
Rapid-rise cold-store doors limit the time doorways stay open, helping reduce temperature loss and the work our refrigeration systems need to do.
LIMIT ENERGY LOSSResilience built in
Investment in refrigeration resilience supports the dependable temperature control our customers rely on, alongside our work to improve energy performance.
SUPPORT RELIABLE OPERATIONSLess electricity.
More of it our own.
In 2025, we reduced total electricity consumption by 8.3% compared with 2024. At the same time, rooftop solar supplied around 21% of our electricity, helping reduce our reliance on the grid.
estimated to be avoided annually
Figures supplied by CMLS. Solar share is approximate. CO₂ avoidance is an annual estimate.
8.3% less electricity used
2025 compared with 2024
Two Gold Medals.
A shared achievement.
Business Energy Achievement Awards
Celebrating the work behind our progress.
Best Energy Excellence in Food, Agriculture & Consumer Products
Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026
Innovation in
Decarbonisation – Small
View winner certificate ↗Best Energy Achievement in Company Performance
View finalist certificate ↗Behind the awards.
Join us for a look back at the awards night and the recognition of our team's commitment to a more efficient cold chain.
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A more efficient cold chain.
A responsible approach to energy.
Our awards mark progress. Our investment continues. We remain focused on reducing consumption, improving efficiency and managing the energy costs within our control.
Talk to the CMLS team ↗