Whistl commits to 2045 net zero strategy

Whistl, the UK’s leading logistics specialists in fulfilment, mail and parcels, has announced its strategy to achieve net zero by 2045.

By calculating science-based emissions reduction targets, the company has taken a pragmatic approach broken down into two stages. From a baseline of 2022, the short-term aim is a 21% emissions reduction by 2030.  By 2045 it expects to have reduced by 95% its annual carbon dioxide equivalent emissions to under 37,544 tonnes.

Following extensive consultation with employees and external stakeholders earlier this year, Whistl launched its ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) Strategy based on three pillars: valuing colleagues, fulfilling opportunities, and preserving our natural environment. 

The net-zero strategy is part of the third pillar with the following areas as part of its extensive decarbonisation programme:

• Fleet: achieve a 100% Zero and Ultra Low Emission Small van fleet by 2030 and a 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.
• Waste Management: Zero operational waste to landfill 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.
• Training and Communication: 80% of individuals to complete sustainability and net zero-related training by the end of 2024.

Whistl is collaborating closely with our supply chain to reach our carbon reduction goals and announced a framework for collaborating and innovating with our suppliers at our 2023 annual Annual Supplier Day to achieve its net zero ambitions.