SUSTAINABILITY
vehicles has also been taking place . Until the fleet is fully electrified , the aim is to offset any remaining carbon emissions at Spring from both its own transport and that of its delivery partners .
Furthermore , there is the promotion of efficient driving , utilising fuel-efficient cars and encouraging drivers to be mindful of the environment while driving . In addition , prioritising walking and cycling for letter and package deliveries in the Netherlands .
“ This not only reduces emissions but also promotes a healthier lifestyle for our employees ,” Thijs goes on .
“ We ’ re focusing on network efficiency . Our aim is to operate efficiently and avoid unnecessary kilometres . This is achieved by collaborating more closely in the chain , bundling deliveries and promoting solutions such as reducing air in packaging , delivering at PostNL points or using our sustainable pallet boxes .
“ Our ultimate goal is to achieve netzero emissions by 2040 for our entire business , a decade ahead of the Paris Agreement . We have set a near-term target to deliver all letters and parcels emission-free in the last mile in the Benelux countries by 2030 at the latest . As an interim goal , we aim to deliver emission-free in 25 Dutch city centres by 2025 .”
148 August 2024