- Alex Taplin, CEO of TiAuto Investments is a fervent believer –ย โAs a leader in the motor industry, we have an even greater responsibility to minimise our impact on the planet.โ
- ย TiAuto, the holding company of South Africaโs favourite Automotive Fitment centre brands Tiger Wheel & Tyre, Tyres & More, Treads Unlimited and many more
Sixteen of the Groupโs retail stores have completed Phase 1 to convert to solar power. Phase 2 is now well-underway, with the goal of having all stores running on solar energy within the next three years.
Initial results of the move to solar power are impressive. The Group has so far produced an annualised 498 MWh of clean energy, reduced COยฒ emissions by 295 tonnes, and saved an equivalent of 42,908 litres of oil.
Recycling has also been a keen focus of TiAuto and has yielded positive results. โWe have recycled 40,000kg of lead, over 240,000 tyres, 150 tonnes of wastepaper and packaging, and have safely repaired over 2 million alloy wheels to date. We believe in the principles of the 3 Rโs โ Reuse, Reduce and Recycle said Taplin.
โOf course, contributing positively to the environment is not just the right thing to do, itโs just smart business. We are certainly not finished yet, so watch this space for more exciting announcements in due courseโ, Taplin concluded.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal