Sustainability

WORKING TOWARDS NET ZERO

As a Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Supplier, Uniserve Group have committed to Net Zero emissions by 2050 and has entered the Race to Zero. Scroll down to read a snapshot of the targets we have introduced so far in order to achieve this. You can also keep up-to-date by following our Uniserve Government Engagement page on LinkedIn.

MAJOR commitments to date

Reach Net Zero by 2050
We have commissioned a review of our carbon output, as well as reviewing our internal processes to improve the sustainability of our operations. 

OUR LATEST SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE

Q1 Update 2024

Uniserve’s commitment to sustainability is at the heart of all our business operations. As the UK’s largest privately-owned logistics business, Uniserve has a responsibility to safeguard the environment – through corporate responsible business practices and our commitment to meeting the UN Global Compact and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

To achieve these goals, Uniserve’s sustainability model focuses on the following four key areas:

  • Social Governance: Human rights risk situations / Human development and training in the workplace
  • Environmental Control: Preventing Pollution / Climate change mitigation
  • Circular product life: Sustainable resource use & recycling
  • Corporate Governance: Quality / Health & Safety at Work / Compliance

Uniserve have a dedicated SHEQ team to support Uniserve’s sustainability model with the following milestone objectives for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and Sustainability Reporting:

  • ISO Certifications for Warehouse, Cold Chain & Transport Divisions Q3 2023 – Complete
  • ISO Certifications for Container Storage Q4 2023 – Complete
  • Establish carbon footprint baseline Q4 2023 – Complete
  • ESOS Compliance Phase 3 Q4 2023 – Complete
  • Publish Uniserve ESG Report Q2 2023 – Complete
  • ISO Certification Singapore EGDC Storage Facility Q3 2024
  • Develop inhouse Carbon Reporting system for ESOS, SECR, Net Zero Target – Q1 2024
  • Publish ESOS Action Plan Q2 – 2024
  • Publish Uniserve ESG Report 2024 Including Net Zero performance Q2 2024

OUR ESG REPORT AND CARBON REDUCTION PLAN

Sustainability is central to our vision, mission, and values. To be sustainable, we must be efficient in the way we operate, promote a culture of safety, and protect the environment wherever possible by working to reduce the impacts of our activities. Our customers demand this, and Uniserve plays a critical role in the value chains of some of the world’s leading companies, depending on us to deliver their products to market in an efficient and sustainable manner.

ACHIEVE BETTER AND BRIGHTER ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS WITH BEYONDLY

We work closely with our partner Beyondly to further our sustainability aspirations.  

Beyondly share their knowledge to help businesses become more confident about their environmental choices, through understanding legislation, assuring compliance, and providing guidance towards achieving net zero and contributing to a circular economy.

Their services include, packaging EPR compliance with Data Management, Carbon and Energy, Packaging Sustainability, Zero Waste to Landfill and Environmental, Social and Governance.

Click the link below to find out how Beyondly can make your business ready for a sustainable future.