Sustainability

1. Purpose

This policy outlines our commitment to responsible financial, environmental, and social practices, and supports our broader ESG framework and innovation strategy.

 

2. Environmental Responsibility

• Operate in full compliance with applicable environmental legislation and regulations.

• Prevent pollution and minimise our environmental footprint across operations.

• Utilise energy and resources efficiently and dispose of waste responsibly.

• Promote innovation, including digital tools, to reduce emissions and environmental harm.

• Support circular economy solutions.

• Explore low-impact transport modes such as rail and multimodal logistics.

 

3. Social Responsibility

• Provide a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace for all employees and contractors.

• Support community wellbeing through ethical business practices and local engagement.

• Communicate transparently with stakeholders, customers, and communities.

• Raise awareness among employees and customers about sustainable practices.

 

4. Financial Responsibility

• Ensure long-term business resilience through ethical and sustainable financial decisions.

• Invest in technologies and practices that deliver both commercial and environmental value.

• Align capital expenditure with sustainability and risk management priorities.

 

5. Innovation and ESG Alignment

Our sustainability commitments are reinforced through our ESG framework. We prioritise innovation that supports customers’ Net Zero goals, such as carbon tracking in invoicing, tailored carbon reporting, and route optimisation. This policy is a foundation for ESG integration across our operations.

 

6. Implementation and Accountability

• Responsibilities are shared across all levels of the business, from leadership to frontline teams.

• Managers are accountable for embedding sustainability principles in their operations.

• Progress is reviewed regularly and actions adjusted as part of our continuous improvement process.

 

7. Review

This policy is reviewed annually and updated to reflect changes in legislation, customer expectations, and organisational priorities.