Logistics company Wincanton has set out a new net-zero ESG strategy, part of the Wincanton Way, it outlines plans to deliver long term sustainable solutions across each of its business sectors.

The group target is to become net-zero by 2040 and net-zero across home deliveries by April 2022. Part of this will be delivered by investment in an all-electric company car fleet by 2026 and, in the short-term, offsetting residual carbon emissions through Wincanton Woodland, a woodland planting scheme. Customers including M&S, Loaf, The White Company and Snug, are already utilising Wincanton’s enhanced vehicle technology, electrification and carbon offsetting to create carbon-neutral final mile deliveries.

The company will also double recycling rates and ensure all plastic packaging will contain a minimum 30 per cent of recycled product. By 2030, Wincanton aims to eliminate all single-use plastics, removing up to 300 tonnes of waste.

In addition, the company has committed to providing net-zero deliveries on home delivery operations throughout its transport network by April 2022. As part of this, Wincanton is working on diesel alternative fuel options, such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) or biomethane fuel options, that will reduce transport emissions by 70 – 85 per cent.

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