The new strategy also reflects Wincanton’s belief that corporate responsibility and sustainable development will bring benefits not only to the company itself but also to its clients and the wider community. In order to maximize value, the adopted strategy is based on the results of a comprehensive analysis of the impact of the company’s operations on the natural environment and an examination of environmental issues that Wincanton intends to address in line with stakeholder expectations.
Based on this same analysis, Key Results Areas (KRA) were defined for the first phase of the strategy. They take into account the significant impact of the company’s activities on the environment and the priorities of key stakeholder groups. The Key Results Areas include: energy use and climate change, waste and recycling, corporate governance and management, quality of work measurement, and the development of the best product. Additionally, for each of these areas, assumptions and goals have been defined for the implementation of the initial phase of the environmental program.
– Contemporary issues related to climate change and environmental protection mean that companies must act responsibly and ethically. Our Group provides the economy with essential services, transporting products at every stage of the supply chain, from raw materials to the delivery of goods to the end consumer. Transport accounts for the highest percentage of global carbon dioxide emissions; the logistics industry cannot ignore the need for change. We must work with industry partners, suppliers, and clients to find innovative ways to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the future – said Graeme McFaull, CEO of Wincanton Group.
To support this commitment, Wincanton has developed an Environmental Declaration, which outlines 10 environmental principles. In accordance with these principles, Wincanton declares to:
1. Incorporate environmental concerns into key business decisions;
2. Develop progressive products and services that help the company’s clients increase their environmental efficiency;
3. Ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance through the use of environmental management systems and employee training;
4. Monitor, measure, and continuously improve environmental performance;
5. Report progress to clients, employees, and investors;
6. Minimize the consumption of fossil fuels and the emission of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases;
7. Minimize the consumption of non-renewable and environmentally sensitive resources;
8. Minimize the amount of waste produced through prevention, reuse, and recycling;
9. Prevent soil and water pollution; and
10. Minimize air pollutant emissions and minimize the negative impact of the company’s operations on local communities.
Wincanton’s environmental strategy has been developed as a framework for establishing and verifying environmental assumptions and goals. The adopted document will be periodically updated to show progress in achieving the set goals. The framework of the strategy will also ensure that the adopted principles remain relevant to the types of operations conducted.