A sharing of knowledge by Axminster Carpets

May 2010

Axminster Carpets has entered into a Knowledge Transfer Partnership Scheme with Exeter University, a tie-up designed to further reduce the environmental impact of the Devon based carpet manufacturers operations.

As part of the initiative, Axminster Carpet has called upon the services of Sophie O’Callaghan who joins from Exeter University with a first class honours degree in Environmental Science. Having been selected from over 40 high-grade applicants, the principle objectives of Sophie’s three-year tenure are to reduce energy usage by 20% throughout the group, investigate potential green energy sources and develop sustainable activities to work towards Axminster Carpets ultimate ambition of a Carbon Neutral status within five years.

As a joint project, Axminster Carpets will also be able to utilise the resources of Exeter University in line with the aims of the project and a regular committee will track the progress of the scheme as well as Sophie’s development.

“Our signing up to the Knowledge Transfer Partnership Scheme and with it the appointment of Sophie represents our ongoing commitment to reducing the environmental impact of the production and distribution of our carpets.” Comments Josh Dutfield, Managing Director.

“We are passionate about the environment and believe achieving a Carbon Neutral status would be the next milestone on the long road to becoming sustainable. There is no short or temporary fix to sustainability and I am sure that Sophie will help us to make solid steps in the right direction.”

The Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme is a government funded and considers both the aims of the company and the development of the appointed individual.

For further information telephone 01297 630650, visit www.axminstercarpets.co.uk or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it