A national same-day courier service in collaboration with Carbon Neutral Britain, Speedy Freight has declared itself to be a certified carbon-neutral company.

The office space across the whole franchisee network, commuting habits and owned courier fleet are all included in the scope of the carbon neutral certification for Speedy Freight.

Speedy Freight is reducing its carbon footprint through programmes that have received international certification for their carbon offsetting efforts through the Carbon Neutral Britain Climate Fund. On the basis of their global direct and indirect effects, the projects have been chosen.

The three biggest and most strictly enforced offsetting standards in the world serve as the benchmarks for the certification.

These include the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), Gold Standard Voluntary Emission Reductions (VER), and Certified Emission Reductions (CER) programs.

Certification is awarded following calculation using the ISO 14064 and GHG Protocol Emissions Standard principles of relevance, completeness, consistency, transparency and accuracy.

The Carbon Neutral certification is just the latest step Speedy Freight has taken to reduce the operations environmental impact and make the world a better place.

In collaboration with the Earth Restoration Service, the company began its Routes Planting Roots environmental campaign in April 2023. As part of this initiative, financing was provided to over thirty schools near Speedy Freight branches for the establishment of tree nurseries and wildflower meadows.

Together with students from local communities and school staff around the UK, the brand will support the planting event the following month.

Shaun Sidley, HSQE Manager at Speedy Freight, said, “We are delighted to announce we are now a certified Carbon Neutral Business. Speedy Freight recognises the importance of environmental protection and is committed to operating responsibly.

“We are constantly endeavouring to optimise our operational efficiency; help reduce energy consumption emissions and waste through technical improvements and the implementation of better working practices.”