DPD UK is set to reduce emissions by 46% by 2024 compared to 2020.
- A third of DPD UK’s final-mile fleet is now electric, with plans to expand further.
- The newly opened London sortation centre is over 90% electric for final mile deliveries.
- 95% of DPD UK’s fleet uses HVO, significantly cutting emissions.
- DPD UK’s net zero target for 2040 is on track, validated by SBTi.
DPD UK has announced their ambitious target to cut emissions by 46% by the end of 2024, relative to 2020 levels. This commitment is part of their broader sustainability agenda focused on revolutionising their delivery processes.
Currently, one-third of DPD UK’s final-mile delivery vans are electric. This figure is set to increase with the deployment of 350 additional Ford eTransits, inching the company’s fleet closer to 4,000 electric vehicles. The company’s focus on electric vehicles is part of its plan to deliver 100 million parcels via electric modes by 2024.
The London sortation centre at Bromley-By-Bow, operational since November of the previous year, reports that over 90% of its final-mile deliveries are conducted using electric vehicles. This centre epitomises DPD UK’s dedication to using electric vehicles across London, showcasing their commitment to reducing urban emissions.
Demonstrating further commitment to sustainable logistics, 95% of DPD UK’s transport fleet now operates on Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO). This transition results in an 83% reduction in emissions, highlighting the company’s strategy to utilise alternative fuels effectively.
DPD UK, part of the Geopost Group, reaffirms its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2040. This target is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), indicating the company’s robust and credible approach to achieving significant environmental goals. Tim Jones, the company’s director, underscores the ongoing efforts and innovations aimed at meeting these targets.
DPD UK is making substantial strides in decarbonising its operations, setting an industry benchmark for sustainability.
