Whistl 2025 ESG Report and Sustainability Progress

Whistl's third Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, showcases the significant progress made throughout 2025 across our sustainability priorities and our long-term commitment to responsible business practices.

Shaping Today. Fulfilling Tomorrow

The 2025 report provides a comprehensive overview of the meaningful steps we've taken towards achieving net-zero by 2045, while continuing to create positive environmental and social impact across our Group business and the wider logistics sector.

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Key Highlights from the 2025 ESG Report

• Achieved a 20.23% carbon reduction against our 2022 baseline.
• Procured 99.5% renewable energy.
• 99% of our car fleet is now electric or ultra-low emission.
• Maintained a ‘B’ rating for climate change from CDP.
• Achieved EcoVadis Gold accreditation, ranking Whistl among the world’s top 5% of companies assessed.
• Supported nine local charities across the UK, including employee volunteering initiatives.
• Continued progress across our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives.

Driving Meaningful Change

Our approach and progress has been recognised by award bodies and peer organisations. This includes winning the Climate and Sustainability Award at the 2025 Thames Valley 250 ceremony, as well as landing the prize for B2B Sustainability at the Direct Commerce Awards for the second year in a row. 

“The decisions we make now must help shape a healthier and more sustainable world for future generations. This ESG Report sets out not only what we have achieved, but also how we will accelerate our ambition to create meaningful, lasting change across our business and the logistics sector.”

Ian Keilty, CEO, Whistl

“Our ESG strategy is built on the belief that real progress comes from consistent, meaningful action. At Whistl, we’re not just meeting expectations, we’re raising the bar for what responsible logistics should look like. Every decision we make today is guided by our commitment to deliver a more sustainable, resilient and equitable future for the generations that follow.”

Irene Boctor, Head of ESG and Sustainability at Whistl

Looking Ahead

Whistl remains committed to embedding sustainability across every aspect of the business. We are proud of the progress achieved in 2025 and of the exceptional work being undertaken by our teams to create meaningful, lasting change for our customers, communities, colleagues and the environment.

Find out more about our ESG strategy and our priorities in the years ahead.