We’re proud to share that one of Hull’s leading businesses has been awarded a ‘Very Good’ Modeshift STARS Accreditation for its workplace travel plan. Rix Group are encouraging and supporting its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute.
The sixth-generation, family-owned business, with a portfolio of 22 companies ranging across many industries, has received this second accolade in just over 12 months.
Our STARS accreditation scheme recognises workplaces that go above and beyond in developing, implementing, and monitoring an effective travel plan to bring about a change in travel behaviour and reduce the number of single occupancy car journeys to, from and between their sites.
Rix Group’s latest certificate recognises the business’s ongoing work to:
- decrease single occupancy car journeys among staff by promoting and increasing an uptake in car sharing
- pool umbrellas to support those that walk to work in inclement weather
- a lunchtime running club for staff
- delivery of an onsite, secure cycling marking event in partnership with Humberside Police
- improvements to onsite shower facilities to benefit those choosing to cycle to work
- sharing promotional materials for Hull City Council active and sustainable travel events to their workforce and to neighbouring businesses and organisations.
Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transportation, roads and highways, said: ‘Rix is one of Hull’s most iconic business names and it is a great pleasure to present them with their latest award, which recognises their ongoing efforts to support their staff to make more sustainable and active travel choices.
The Modeshift STARS Business Programme offers real benefits, both to people and the local environment, and it is brilliant to see so many organisations within Hull taking advantage of the opportunity to participate in the programme and work with the council to create a greener and healthier city.’
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