Hinckley & Rugby Building Society is continuing on its path to becoming carbon neutral by installing solar panels on the roof of its head office.

The Hinckley-based office is due to have 111 panels fitted during July, which will result in a saving of approximately 21.2 tonnes of CO2e of carbon per year and will directly offset 20-25% of the head office’s annual electricity.

Clare White, operational risk & climate manager at the society, said: “The installation of the solar panels will make a significant impact on the emissions produced in the day to day running of our business.

“We are really excited about this important step in our pathway to net zero and we will continue to be actively committed to reducing our emissions and improve our carbon management and energy efficiency practices.”

The installation of the panels, supplied and fitted by Caplor Energy, is expected to be completed by 11 July, with the solar panels expected to be in full use by the end of the month. Business will continue as usual whilst the work is being completed.

In a bid to become more environmentally friendly, the Society will also be installing four EV charge points – three located in its head office car park, where staff will be able to charge their electric cars; and one on the front of the building for the use of the public. The chargers will be ready to use at a later date.

Pictured: (L-R): HRBS chief executive, Colin Fyfe and chairman of HRBS non-executive board, Colin Franklin