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It is a marriage of both commercial and sustainable capability - and a positive trend illustrating how Go-Ahead is rethinking its relationships with suppliers to deliver greater value . A further example Watts highlights is APCOA Parking , a key supplier for Go-Ahead ’ s car parking provisions . Watts places the annual income from parking at between £ 40-50m , a substantial contract by any measure . But the use of car parks has changed . More passengers cycle as part of their commute , they require lockers , or they may benefit from a car washing service . In addition , the company wanted to think of ways to incentivise electric or hybrid vehicles through the charging structure over more polluting alternatives .
“ The supplier with the highest initial outlay but the lowest energy costs nudged ahead as a result of their energy efficiency ”
GLYN WATTS GROUP HEAD OF PROCUREMENT THE GO-AHEAD GROUP sustainabilitymag . com 121