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and organizations to spread awareness of this resource ,” Lee says . “ The defibrillator is available roadside to ensure easy and immediate access for people in need . We ’ ve also completed several fundraising activities to raise money for the Danny Jones Defib Fund , including completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge where the team displayed perseverance and sheer determination to cover 24 miles in 11 hours .”
Such community extends to sustainability , as Arkoni is improving its credentials both internally and externally . The company has adopted several initiatives such as paperless systems and implementing hybrid or electric vehicles into its fleet . Externally , Arkoni is building an extensive portfolio of eco-friendly projects , including its involvement with the University of Leicester ’ s Centre for Medicine , which was later awarded the title of largest Passivhaus project in the UK .
As our conversation draws to a close , Lee looks ahead to 2025 . “ We ’ ve worked hard this year , as always , and we ’ re on track to hit multiple targets ,” he states . “ We ’ re very business-minded and there are several projects on the horizon for us , which we ’ re excited to kickstart in the new year .
“ Further afield , we must consider the succession of bringing younger people into the industry through apprenticeships as well as ensuring our culture is attractive to younger generations ,” Lee concludes . “ Part of this is adding new machinery and automation to reduce challenging tasks , and alongside our projects , we ’ ll continue to implement sustainability initiatives as we strive to become a more environmentally aware company .” ■
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