Scotts Hire – Sustainable Welfare Solutions for On-Site Teams

Scotts Hire needed welfare facilities that offered essential amenities without compromising their sustainability goals.

Date:

November - December 2024

Location:

Sandbach, Cheshire

Model:

ecowelfare Unit 12ft - 7 People - Canteen/2Toilet

Introduction

Scotts Hire, a leading provider of high-quality site equipment hire, is committed to sustainability and operational excellence. To improve on-site welfare while reducing environmental impact, the company sought an eco-friendly alternative to traditional diesel-powered welfare units.

The Requirement

Scotts Hire needed welfare facilities that offered essential amenities including toilets and a canteen, without compromising their sustainability goals. The reliance on diesel generators was inconsistent with their environmental values, prompting the search for a cleaner, more efficient solution.

The Solution

In partnership with ecowelfare, Scotts Hire deployed a fully solar-powered 12ft welfare unit featuring a canteen and two toilets. This self-sufficient, eco-friendly unit provided all necessary facilities while dramatically reducing fuel use and emissions.

The Conclusion

Zero fuel costs – 100% solar-powered, eliminating diesel use entirely
Over 76 litres of fuel saved – Cutting operational costs and reducing reliance on fossil fuels
More than 243kg of CO₂ emissions avoided – Supporting Scotts Hire’s sustainability goals
Enhanced workforce welfare – Delivering modern, comfortable facilities for on-site teams

By integrating solar-powered welfare units into their operations, Scotts Hire reinforced its commitment to sustainability while enhancing on-site conditions. These energy-efficient units offer a practical, greener solution for today’s construction and infrastructure projects.

About ecowelfare

ecowelfare are a leading nationwide toilet and welfare facility provider. With a successful track record built across more than 20 years, our teams, and depots across the UK work to provide exceptional service to our customers. We have fleets spanning the nation, ready to deliver to where you are and focused on providing reliable and efficient service operations.

We are proud to serve all sectors of trade, industry, commerce, and public services. We care about your hire experience, with a dedicated customer service team on hand to assist our customers, and a mission to always innovate and develop how we work.

ecowelfare are committed to a sustainable, carbon neutral future and with the products and services we offer our aim is to help all our customers meet their own goals and ambitions for sustainable operations and activity.