Tag: XPO Logistics

XPO Logistics boosts maternity benefits, enhancing its position as an industry leader in family policies

Stuart Mitchell

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has enhanced its maternity benefits for soon-to-be and new parents, boosting the company’s leadership position in family policies in the transportation and logistics sector. Currently, in the UK, XPO employees – or those adopting children – are entitled to Enhanced Maternity Pay after one year of service. Now, after two years of service, employees are entitled to the following additional pay benefits:  The first six weeks of maternity leave are paid at 90% of their weekly average…

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XPO Logistics leads the way in expanding use of HVO fuels and electric-powered vehicles

Stuart Mitchell

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has successfully deployed hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and electric-powered vehicles within its 4PL and transport control tower operations. This is an industry first representing a significant sustainability achievement. HVO and electric-powered vehicle trials were initially implemented across test routes comprising nearly 3,000 miles in the UK and Ireland, with emissions reduced by over 4,000 kgCO2e. Expanding the uptake of emission solutions in the managed transport sector aligns with XPO’s broader decarbonisation strategy, which includes increasing the use…

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XPO Logistics offers training to “neurodiversity champions” as part of its commitment to fostering greater inclusivity as an employer of choice

Stuart Mitchell

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, is offering training to ‘neurodiversity champions’ as part of its broad-based commitment to encouraging an inclusive environment. “Neurodiversity” refers to the diversity of individuals’ brains and minds and how they function. XPO Logistics UK colleagues attending the training are either neurodiverse themselves or are interested in advocating for neurodiversity. The training will explore neurodiverse experiences as well as legal and ethical considerations, and how to create neuro-inclusive environments. By identifying ‘neurodiversity champions,’ the training will raise awareness and…

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XPO Logistics expands longer semi-trailer fleet in UK and Ireland while reducing carbon emissions by an additional 7.0 million kilograms

Stuart Mitchell

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has introduced 30 additional longer semi-trailer fleet (LST) vehicles in the UK and Ireland while reducing CO2e emissions by almost 1,000 tonnes or 7 million kilograms annually. The specialised LSTs boost capacity by 180% compared to a single deck trailer, improving operational efficiency and environmental performance. This represents a further significant step towards XPO’s aim of carbon neutrality. Dan Myers, managing director – UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics, said: “We’re finding ways of improving our environmental performance…

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XPO Logistics UK and Ireland HQ at Crick, Northamptonshire, achieves carbon neutrality six months ahead of schedule

Stuart Mitchell

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has achieved carbon neutral status for its 350,000 sq ft Crick centre in Northamptonshire, which serves as its headquarters and national distribution hub for the UK and Ireland. The goal was achieved 12 months ahead of plan, according to the company’s sustainability commitment. The company was awarded this status by Carbon Neutral Britain in June this year, after reducing its site emissions before offsetting the final 1,124 tons of CO2e. The original target for reaching this status had…

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