SOUTH DARENTH, England, December 11, 2023—The celebrated Logistics UK Awards for 2023 have awarded Brigade Electronics the title of Diversity and Inclusion Champion this year. This is due to their work in collaboration with Transaid to bring about safer roads and health access throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
It’s been an innovative company in vehicle safety since 1976 when it was the first to develop a reversing alarm that was used in the UK. Transaid's partnership with them shows their constant commitment to worldwide road safety and sustainability.
After HIV/AIDS and malaria, road deaths are currently the third most common cause of mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. Transaid's initiatives, which include improving health service delivery through improved fleet management systems and offering professional driver training programs to lower hazards, are linked to the sustainable development goals of the UN.
Brigades Electronics played a significant role in this cause. As an official corporate partner of Transaid, they equipped two trucks with sophisticated safety devices meant for use during driver training exercises at a partner training facility located in Zambia. These trucks have 2 AHD side cameras plus a 7-inch AHD color monitor, which significantly improves visibility and minimises blind spots for drivers on the road. Furthermore, Microlise provided telematics equipment for comprehensive vehicle monitoring.
Peter Squire, who is also the Brigade Electronics UK Managing Director, expressed his excitement about the acknowledgment received by them based on their activities implemented so far.” We are thrilled to be recognised for our work with Transaid,” he said.” It’s a wonderful charity doing outstanding work and we’re glad we can help them achieve their goals, thus making roads safer.”
Integrating state-of-the-art vehicle safety equipment into these lorries not only raises the bar of driver training but also contributes to preventing road accidents and deaths in Africa. Brigade Electronics continues to exhibit its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and a safer world for all through ongoing progress, which has now been recognised with this prestigious award at the Logistics UK Awards.
By recognising these achievements, it is clear that Brigade Electronics values better road safety as well as appreciates the importance of corporate social responsibility and global partnerships that are essential in addressing such problems within developing countries. While working with Transaid and other similar projects, Brigade Electronics has set an example for other companies globally to help contribute positively towards global safety and sustainability.