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Reducing our carbon footprint

Working to create a healthier and happier community to live, work and play in is a job for every one of us. As a primary emitter of greenhouse gases, the transport and logistics industry have a key responsibility to help tackle the issue of air pollution to reduce our carbon footprint.

We take our role in this challenge very seriously and are dedicated to doing more to reduce our impact on the environment for our customers, colleagues, couriers and the communities in which we work.
 

Helping deliver our sustainability goals

Since 2015, we have introduced zero-emission vehicles in both London and the regions. Some of the green vehicle options offered to customers are:

Pushbikes

With the largest pushbike fleet in London, this original zero-emission vehicle saves 2.5 tonnes of CO2 every year.

Cargo bikes

The electric-assist bikes can deliver up to 50% faster than a small van in urban areas and save 4 tonnes of CO2 per bike, per year.

E-motorbikes

Recently added to the London fleet to support our growing healthcare customer, these motorbikes are fast, ULEZ-compliant and save 2.5 tonnes of CO2 annually.

Electric vans

Our e-van fleet is growing as technology is adapting – these vans can travel approximately 140 miles daily and we will have at least one in each of the major cities we operate in by the end of 2021.

Supporting local initiatives to tackle climate change

We have been certified as a carbon neutral business, 18 months ahead of the original target to achieve this by the end of 2023. To minimise our carbon footprint, new initiatives are always being launched to help drive change. We have recently signed up to the Leeds Local Council e-van trial – this means we have telematics recording current van mileage and how we might be able to bring about further CO2 savings using zero-emission technology. Even better, we have partnered with Aura Brand Solutions to provide GreenGuard Gold accredited livery for our vehicles. This means that the inks, glues and non-PVC materials are environmentally friendly.

Industry recognition

It’s great to receive recognition for the work we’ve done so far to reduce our impact on the environment. Here are a few of our recent accolades.

SHD Logistics Awards 2021

Proudly named finalists in not one but two categories in this year's awards - 'Above & Beyond' and 'Environmental'

Motor Transport Awards 2020

We were delighted to be named finalists in the 'Urban Delivery Operator of the Year' award in 2020

SHD Logistics Awards 2018

Winner of the 'Sustainability and Environment Award' in 2018

Implementing environmentally friendly processes

We have reduced the number of non-Clean Air Zone compliant vehicles available but our fleet is only one part of our CSR story. We also run all our 34 sites on 100% renewable energy and aim to convert all operational single-use plastics to recyclable or biodegradable products by 2025

 

 

Want to find out more about our zero-emission fleet and how we can help deliver your sustainability goals?

 

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