Our ESG Strategy:
To deliver competitive services for customers whilst enriching our colleagues and communities and minimising our impact on the environment.
Engagement with clients, employees, local communities, regulators, business partners, suppliers, and our shareholders all form part of our ESG strategy.
For the latest ESG news and achievements visit our news page
Our ESG Strategy is based upon three pillars:
Net Zero by 2045
Following extensive internal and external consultation, we have agreed our strategy to meet net-zero by 2045 across our entire value chain.
Approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Following a rigorous review of our near and long-term targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the world-leading organisation has validated Whistl’s goal to achieve Overall Net-Zero by 2045.
Using 2022 as our base year for our calculations, we have committed to the following near-term targets:
- By 2025 - to increase annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 85% to 100%.
- By 2025 - commit that 90% of our suppliers by spend, covering upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets.
- By 2026 - commit that 90% of our suppliers by spend, covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets.
- By 2030 - to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42%.
- By 2030 - to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions by 52% per million GBP gross profit.
Read about our approval from the Science Based Targets initiative here.
Our net zero approach is part of the third pillar of our ESG strategy of preserving our natural environment, and the following areas form part of our extensive decarbonisation programme:
Fleet
Achieve a 100% Zero and Ultra Low Emission Small van fleet by 2030 and 100% Zero and Ultra Low Emission HGV fleet by 2040.
Facilities
Achieve 100% procured renewable electricity across all its sites by the end of 2025.
Supplier Engagement
Collaborate with our carriers and suppliers to obtain carbon data and set science-based net zero targets through a supplier engagement programme.
Waste Management
Zero operational waste to landfill by the end of 2025.
Training and Communication
80% of individuals to complete sustainability and net zero-related training by end of 2024.
Company and Corporate Information
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