SUSTAINABILITY AT QUANTUM
At Quantum Traffic Management we believe that a successful business is a responsible business. We are committed to operating sustainably, not just as a duty to our planet and community, but as a core value that guides our long-term strategy, innovation, and growth. We always strive to minimise our environmental impact, act as a good neighbour in our community, and build a resilient, ethical, and prosperous business for our employees and customers.
Our current business focus areas:
Our climate is undergoing significant changes, the consequences of which are causing issues, such as extreme heat, wildfires, and flooding, which are already affecting many communities.
Experts are clear in their warning: we must take immediate action, or the impacts of climate change will become even more severe.
Quantum have set bold targets for the reduction in its Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions, to ensure we have attained Carbon Net Zero by 2050.
- HVO Fuels: Currently investigating the potential switch which could reduce Net Carbon emissions by over 90%, this requires significant investment in fuel storage at depots, but this technology appears to be far more suitable than electrified fleet, especially with the HGV’s.
- Electric powered vehicles: The current status of electric vehicle is not suitable to utilise in all traffic management vehicles ( HGV’s) but site pickups, welfare vehicles and personal vehicles are suitable.
- Hydrogen powered vehicles: Hydrogen/Electric Hybrid technology appears to gaining momentum in the Heavy Good Vehicle market with suitable range capability to directly replace fossil fuel powered, we will be closely monitoring the industry switch.
Waste MinimisatioN
In order to deliver resource efficiency through our operations, It is evident that we must transition from merely managing the waste we generate to adopting design-driven circular economy principles.
These principles will aim to eliminate waste and pollution while ensuring that products and materials are circulated to significantly extend product lifecycles.
Quantum have implemented targets to reduce waste on a revenue intensity basis, ensuring that these targets can work in conjunction with our significant business growth.
Current initiatives being investigated/implemented:
- Modification of internal processes that utilise single use technology to multiple use systems, and working on source reduction in service delivery purchasing to contribute to overall waste minimisation
Community Benefits
To deliver long lasting social benefits to the communities where we operate, we have embedded sustainability as a core principle in our operations, creating employment and training opportunities, supporting small, local supply chain partners, monetary, time and material donations to local charities and providing significant sponsorship opportunities, to local sporting teams and individuals.
Quantum Directors have agreed a percentage of its operating profit, to be set aside over the coming years, to continue to provide training, donations and sponsorship, to benefit future generations in the communities in which we operate.
Support provided:
- Gymfinity Sports Academy Cheerleaders who travelled to Tampa, Florida to compete in the Youth Summit 2023.
- Outlaw School of Boxing who have been able to purchase state of the art equipment, to enable aspiring boxers to train in a safe and professional environment.
- Ronnie-Lee Jones – A young and determined motorcross rider who required sponsorship to assist in travel expenses to enter competitions around the UK
- Bettws RFC, Newport Highschool Old Boys RFC, Scawthorpe Scorpions FC, and Bentley Rugby Club players Obi Jones & Tommy Webb
- Charities we have supported and/or continue to support include local foodbanks near all our depots, St Davids Hospice and Ty Hafan.
Our People
What sets us apart from our peers is the skills, dedication and capabilities of our employees. Our people are some of the best in the industry and by cultivating a culture that is safe, collaborative and high-performing, where our people feel they are a core element of our team, we are the employer of choice for top talent.
Quantum is committed to building a high-performing workforce, that has the essential skills required, by providing free training and development programs within the business. We support our people so they feel well, happy, and positive at work, understanding how important it is for people to have a positive, healthy state – physically, emotionally, and economically. We will work to ensure fair and equal treatment for our entire workforce through the successful implementation of our top-down driven policies.
Support provided:
- We are passionate about providing opportunities for local people with our depot network averaging over 95% of the staff employed, living within 15 miles of the depot location, demonstrating our commitment to employing local people and aligning with our and your core values, to benefit the people in the communities that we operate. We have trained and employed over 30 people across all regions who had no previous experience of traffic management, bringing them into our team and providing them with transferable skills.
- Our focus on hiring diverse talent has seen us welcome service veterans to Quantum, who benefit from our active participant and signatory for the Armed Forces Covenant, which aims to set them up for successful careers in our industry. We have also recruited a number of ex-offenders and will continue our focus in this area, providing people with a second chance at making a successful contribution to society.