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materials, and high standards of environmental management. Across its network, Extra MSA is rolling out EV infrastructure, energy-efficient lighting, building management systems, and robust recycling programs.“ We also consider biodiversity as a key priority,” Ross adds,“ for example, incorporating wildlife corridors and planting schemes to support local ecosystems. Leeds Skelton Lake, with its award-winning green roof, is a great case study for how we integrate these principles in practice. Through our work with leading social value provider, Ahead Partnership, we’ ve also been able to run a number of youth engagement programs aimed at educating primary and secondary school children about the career opportunities that will be available to them through the green transition.
“ We are working to deliver our ninth MSA at Junction 11 of the M62, to the Northeast of Warrington. Similarly to Leeds, this will
be a highly sustainable MSA with a range of amenities including play equipment, landscaped footpaths and significant EV infrastructure. We’ re looking forward to engaging with the local community over the coming months to communicate the opportunities that this site will bring forward. In response to customer feedback, we’ ve recently made the decision to allow dogs inside at all our sites. For a long time, we’ ve prioritized four-legged friends by providing dog walking areas and dog drinking stations but are now pleased to welcome well-behaved pooches on leads inside each of our services.
“ Beyond progressing our new Warrington site, we are focused on continuing to deliver operational excellence at our existing sites, including driving forward our ESG commitments to embed sustainability deeper into every part of the
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