Tag: XPO Logistics

XPO Logistics and Daimler Truck UK partner site at Milton Keynes achieves carbon neutral status

Stuart Mitchell

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, announced today that its partner site with Daimler Truck UK Limited in Willen, Milton Keynes, has been awarded carbon neutral status. The certification covers the 140,000-square-foot Milton Keynes distribution centre, which opened in 2022, and the domestic UK distribution of aftersales parts. This industry first demonstrates the power of partnership in moving toward carbon neutral status for transport facilities. Dan Myers, Managing Director—UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics, said: “This certification demonstrates what can be achieved when two…

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Driving Green: New XPO Logistics Program Brings EVs to UK Colleagues

Stuart Mitchell

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, today announced the launch of its UK Electric Vehicle (EV) and Hybrid Salary Sacrifice Scheme. This exciting program not only provides employees with new transportation options but also offers significant financial and environmental benefits. By participating, colleagues can save on income tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) while contributing to XPO Logistics’ sustainability goals. This initiative underscores XPO’s commitment to enriching employee benefits and advancing environmental stewardship. Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Key Details A salary sacrifice scheme is…

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XPO Logistics cuts number of offsets needed to maintain carbon neutral status at its Crick HQ

Stuart Mitchell

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, announced today that its UK and Ireland headquarters (HQ) and national distribution hub at Crick, Northamptonshire, has been certified as carbon neutral for the second consecutive year. As a result, the company is cutting the number of carbon offsets required to maintain its carbon neutral status. The HQ site first achieved carbon neutral certification in July 2023, six months ahead of schedule. XPO has reduced the site’s carbon intensity by around a quarter (24%) due to company…

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XPO Logistics launches Female Driver Academy to encourage more women to join the industry

Stuart Mitchell

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has created a new Female Driver Academy to help attract more women into the industry. The female drivers who join the Academy will undertake a 12 to 16-week programme using the XPO Logistics internal driver training team to develop and sharpen their skills. The goal is to create a corps of highly skilled and professional female drivers who are intimately familiar with the company’s customers and products. The first candidate assessment days were held at the beginning…

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XPO Logistics continues to reduce the environmental impact of the Tour de France

Stuart Mitchell

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has announced that it will be the Official Transport Partner of the Tour de France for the 44th consecutive year and it will thus participate in reducing the environmental impact of the famous cycling event by using HVO biofuel and an electric truck. XPO Logistics will also be moving the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift as their Official Transport Partner since the inaugural edition of the Women´s Tour in 2022. From the start of the Grande…

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