Often described as our rainforests, healthy peatlands are a massive natural carbon store and a haven for wildlife. Yet, across Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside 98 per cent of our lowland peatlands have been lost.
EcoSpeed donates over £100,000 to help support wildlife and our climate
Manchester based courier firm EcoSpeed donated over £100,000 to Lancashire Wildlife Trust to support peatland conservation projects.
However, local green courier firm EcoSpeed is working alongside the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside to change all of that.
Ever since EcoSpeed’s inception in 2011 they wanted to make a real difference to their local environment and so have donated 10 per cent of their profits each year to support Lancashire Wildlife Trust’s peatland restoration projects. And for 2021 alone this amounted to over £100,000, bringing their total donations to over £300,000!
Little Woolden Moss - credit Jay Knight
Sarah Johnson, Lancashire Peatlands Initiative Project Manager at Lancashire Wildlife Trust said, “We simply cannot put into words how grateful we are for EcoSpeed’s amazing support. £100,000 this year will make a huge difference to our peatlands, many of which are fragmented and suffering form years of drainage and exploitation.
“Peatlands have the potential to make a real difference to both the climate and nature crises. Currently degraded peatlands are emitting four per cent of UK annual greenhouse gas emissions1, as well as forcing wildlife to take shelter in smaller and more fragmented areas.
“However, by restoring our precious peatlands we can change this, turning them into vital carbon sinks as well as sanctuaries for wildlife.”
Dunlin at Little Woolden Moss - credit Jay Knight
EcoSpeed Director, Jay Knight, commented, “We always wanted our business to do good and make a difference to both the bigger picture and to our local area, so working with Lancashire Wildlife Trust is perfect.
“I grew up in Greater Manchester, birdwatching around the peatlands, and it is wonderful to see the difference that our support has made over the years bringing these habitats back to life. We also love being able to get the team out onto the areas that our money is supporting, even getting hands-on with some of the restoration works.”
Steve Gravener, EcoSpeed Director, added, “We are delighted to be able to make such a big donation to such a fantastic project. Everyone has heard of the Wildlife Trust, and having these demonstrable green credentials is a real draw to customers, helping us to win bigger contracts.”
Canada goose at Little Woolden Moss - credit Jay Knight
Lancashire Wildlife Trust receives no government funding and so support from businesses is vital. All donations, no matter the amount, can help to fight the climate emergency on your doorstep, supporting local projects that make a real difference to nature, the climate and our local communities.
Find out how your business could get involved at https://www.lancswt.org.uk/support-us/business-partnerships