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MEP Backs Eco Friendly Store

Press Release
For Immediate Release
2nd September 2011

DUNFERMLINE MEP VISITS ECO FRIENDLY B&Q STORE

Local MEP Catherine Stihler [Labour] today met with employees of the Dunfermline B&Q Store to discuss the companies sustainability programmes and exchange views on issues such as home efficiency and carbon emission reduction.

Kingfisher plc, who own B&Q, invited Mrs. Stihler to visit the store and to see first hand how they are actively involved in practical solutions for sustainability.

Mrs. Stihler stated:

“It was a pleasure to meet our local B&Q’s Store Manager, Andrew Stones, and the staff.  

“It cannot be understated how important it is that businesses engage in and develop sustainability programmes.  

“B&Q have introduced a wide range of energy saving and sustainable products which is clearly helping consumers to reduce their environmental impact.

“The European Parliament is an environmental champion.  I am delighted that the Kingfisher Group actively support a number of policies that Labour MEPs have backed, including cutting EU emissions to 30% by 2020 and banning the illegal logging of timber.

“A sustainable future is something that we must all work towards and I am pleased to see that Kingfisher are developing pioneering products and services”.

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

The Kingfisher Group support a number of EU related initiatives: 

  • Cutting EU carbon emissions to 30% by 2020  
  • Combating illegally harvested timber from entering the market
  • Reduction in VAT on ‘green’ goods.