--- title: "Merlo: Building a Greener Future From the Inside Out | Merlo" description: Discover how Merlo is leading the way in sustainability with eco-friendly practices and innovative, low-emission machinery. 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From the factory floors of northern Italy to the day‑to‑day operations here in the UK, Merlo is proving that sustainability isn’t just about the machines you build. It’s about how you build them, how you power your sites, and how you think as a company. **Sustainability Starts at Home: Inside Merlo’s Italian Factory** Long before a Merlo telehandler reaches a farm, site, or depot, its sustainability story has already begun. At the company’s headquarters in Cuneo, an impressive photovoltaic system stretches across the rooftops. In 2024 alone, it produced **1,150 MWh** of clean, renewable electricity—avoiding around **750 tonnes of CO₂ emissions**. That’s the equivalent of planting more than **4,500 trees**. And Merlo isn’t stopping there. The aim is full **energy parity**, meaning the site will eventually produce as much electricity as it consumes. **A Circular Mindset** Waste reduction is central to Merlo’s approach: - **30+ compacting presses** help recycle cardboard and plastics - **Metal filings and offcuts** are captured and reused - Staff are encouraged to **shut down IT equipment** to save energy - **Sensor‑operated taps** and widespread **digitalisation** reduce water and paper waste Individually, these may seem like small steps—but together, they form a powerful culture of sustainability. **Doing More With Less: Smarter, Cleaner Operations** Across the factory, continuous improvements are reducing energy consumption even further: - A shift to **LED lighting**, cutting energy use by up to 90% - **Dusk sensors** and automated heating systems to avoid waste - **Better-insulated new buildings** designed for energy efficiency - Streamlined logistics and upgraded production equipment The result? A manufacturing environment that works cleaner, smarter, and leaner. ### **Generation Zero: Machines Made for the Future** Merlo’s sustainability efforts don’t end once a machine rolls off the production line. The company’s **Generation Zero** range is redefining what clean performance looks like: **The eWorker – 100% Electric, 100% Practical** Quiet, zero-emission, and fitted with eco‑smart features like regenerative braking and auto start‑stop, the eWorker proves that electric doesn’t mean compromise. **ROTO Plug & Play Hybrid** Offering full-size performance with significantly reduced emissions, this hybrid solution bridges the gap between traditional and electric. **eCINGO** Compact, electric, and ideal for indoor, quiet or confined spaces, it’s another step towards a lower‑carbon construction and agricultural environment. Even more models are currently in development, ready to strengthen Merlo’s low‑emission line‑up in the coming years. **Merlo UK: Sustainability, the Local Way** The same commitment runs throughout Merlo UK’s operations in Ringwood, Hampshire. - Rooftop **solar panels** help power the site and charge employee vehicles - Surplus energy is fed back into the grid - A **hybrid vehicle policy** helps reduce transport emissions - **Recyclable packaging** replaces traditional materials - Where possible, machines arrive in the UK via **electric freight trains** and **hybrid LNG/electric ships** These choices aren’t made because they’re trendy—they’re made because they matter. **A Sustainability Culture, Not a Checklist** Whether it’s a technician switching off equipment, a manager rolling out LED lighting upgrades, or an engineer working on the next generation of electric telehandlers, Merlo’s people share the same belief: **Sustainability is everyone’s responsibility.** As Shaun Groom, Managing Director of Merlo UK, says: > *We all have a responsibility to future generations. Sustainability is about more than the machines we deliver—it’s about how we build them, how we power them, and how we run our business day to day.* It’s not just the machines evolving. It’s the mindset. ### **Merlo’s Sustainability Highlights** - **1,150 MWh** of solar energy produced in 2024 - **750 tonnes** of CO₂ saved—equal to planting **4,500+ trees** - **30+ compacting presses** across the factory - Up to **90% energy savings** from LED lighting - **100% electric** eWorker in full production -   If you've enjoyed reading this post, please share it to your social media ## Share: - [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://blog.merlo.com/gbr/merlo-building-a-greener-future-from-the-inside-out) - [Share on X](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.merlo.com/gbr/merlo-building-a-greener-future-from-the-inside-out) - [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https://blog.merlo.com/gbr/merlo-building-a-greener-future-from-the-inside-out) Contact us for more information, a quote or general enquiry ## Related Articles [View All](https://blog.merlo.com/gbr) ## [![Trackside with Merlo UK: Drama Ignites NORA92 British Cup at Round 2](https://blog.merlo.com/hubfs/UK%20-%20NORA%20Round%202.png?noresize) News Featured Resource 05 Jun 2026 Trackside with Merlo UK: Drama Ignites NORA92 British Cup at Round 2 Read more arrow\_right\_alt](https://blog.merlo.com/gbr/trackside-with-merlo-uk-drama-ignites-nora92-british-cup-at-round-2) ## [![Preview the Merlo Stand at Royal Highland Show 2026](https://blog.merlo.com/hubfs/UK%20-%20Blog%20-%20RHS%20Feature%20Image.png?noresize) News Featured Resource 27 May 2026 Preview the Merlo Stand at Royal Highland Show 2026 Read more arrow\_right\_alt](https://blog.merlo.com/gbr/preview-the-merlo-stand-at-royal-highland-show-2026) ## [![Preview the Merlo Stand at ICE Expo 2026](https://blog.merlo.com/hubfs/Ice%20Expo%20blog%20post.png?noresize) News Featured Resource 12 May 2026 Preview the Merlo Stand at ICE Expo 2026 Read more arrow\_right\_alt](https://blog.merlo.com/gbr/preview-the-merlo-stand-at-ice-expo-2026) - Contacts - Headlands Business Park - BH24 3PB - Ringwood Salisbury Rd, Blashford - United Kingdom - TEL [01425 480806](tel:+441425480806) - FAX [01425 477478](tel:+441425480806) - [info@merlo.co.uk](mailto:info@merlo.co.uk) [Home](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/) - [Visit us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/merloukltd/) - [Visit us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/merlouk) - [Visit us on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKg1-k4H0K3sTQejkpMIPxw) - [Visit us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/merlo-uk/) - [Visit us on TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@merlogroup) - Merlo Group - [Developer](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/developer/) - [EXTRACT OF GENERAL PURCHASING CONDITIONS](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/extract-of-general-purchasing-conditions/) - [SAV - Team viewer](https://get.teamviewer.com/merlosav) - [SHIPMENT OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/shipment-operative-instructions-to-merlo-spa-sites/) - [IT - Team viewer](https://get.teamviewer.com/merloit) - [Work with us](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/work-with-us/) - Products - [Electric Telehandler](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/p/telehandlers/electric-telehandler/ew25-5/) - [Compact Telehandlers](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/p/telehandlers/compact-telehandlers/) - [Medium Capacity Telehandlers](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/p/telehandlers/medium-capacity-telehandlers/) - [High Capacity Telehandlers](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/p/telehandlers/high-capacity-telehandlers/) - [Stabilized telehandlers](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/p/telehandlers/stabilized-telehandlers/) - [Rotating telehandlers](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/p/telehandlers/rotating-telehandlers/) - [Telescopic Tractors](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/p/telehandlers/telescopic-tractors/) - [Concrete Mixer](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/p/special-machines/concrete-mixer/dbm/) - [Tool handler tractor](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/p/special-machines/tool-handler-tractor/treemme-x/) - [Tracked carriers](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/p/special-machines/tracked-carriers/) - [Dumper](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/p/special-machines/dumper/dm/) - Equipments - [Forks](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/p/attachments/forks/) - [Buckets](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/p/attachments/buckets/) - [Forks And Clamps](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/p/attachments/forks-and-clamps/) - [Hooks](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/p/attachments/hooks/) - [PLatforms](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/p/attachments/platforms/) - [Special](https://www.merlo.com/gbr/en/p/attachments/special/) © 2026 MERLO S.p.A. 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