Environmental Engagement
Although they had taken ad hoc steps to reduce environmental impact in the past, the ARIES trial marked the company's first formal engagement with an environmental framework.
Preparation Efforts Undertaken
Joining ARIES at Level 1, 1st Choice submitted a letter of declaration and scope 1 and 2 emissions data, from which their baseline footprint was calculated. This formed the basis for setting formal reduction targets to 2030.
Challenges and Benefits of ARIES
The main challenge for 1st Choice was navigating environmental data collection for the first time. However, ARIES provided a clear and manageable entry point. The process has sparked a deeper commitment and long-term view towards sustainability.
Recommendations to Others
1st Choice encourages similar-sized and less experienced repairers not to be daunted. They found ARIES approachable and beneficial, offering a credible starting point for developing an effective environmental strategy.
"1st Choice accident repair centre are grateful to be involved in the ARIES standard. It is holding up a magnifying glass to the way we do things, giving us all the tools we need to think more about the environmental impact of our business and the industry as a whole."
Matt Wilecome, Commerical Manager, 1st Choice Accident Repair Centre