The pallet network announces new 2028 targets as part of carbon reduction pledge
Pallet-Track is going the extra mile as part of its carbon reduction pledge after delivering a new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy.
The Wolverhampton-based pallet network, which became a Carbon Certified Business in 2024, has delivered the sector’s first ESG strategy with a commitment to reduce its carbon emissions by 2028.
The strategy centres on 'Planet, People, Community' and sets out a practical path toward carbon reduction, with clear targets set against its 2024 baseline footprint of 8,631 tCO2e.
Pallet-Track’s targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 35 per cent and reducing and/or offsetting Scope 3 transport emissions by 20 per cent.
Stuart Godman, CEO at Pallet-Track, said: “This is a significant milestone in the Pallet-Track journey, formalising our deep-rooted commitment to ESG and transparent reporting.
“We have set ourselves an ambitious deadline of 2028, which is a deliberate choice designed to deliver measurable impact now; rather than deferring our responsibilities to a distant date, we are creating immediate accountability.”
Pallet-Track’s emissions targets will be achieved through major investments in its fleet and alternative fuels, while its waste management and circularity targets will see the pallet network achieve a 99 per cent diversion of operational waste from landfill through increased recycling.
Its social responsibility targets include reducing the Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) by 30 per cent and increasing representation of underrepresented groups in management roles by 10 per cent.
Kirsty Cox, Head of ESG and Strategic Projects at Pallet-Track, said: “Developing this strategy required a deep dive into every facet of our network to ensure our goals were built on a foundation of integrity.
“For Pallet-Track, the priority is absolute carbon reduction rather than simply pursuing neutrality through offsetting; we want to physically lower our impact and drive real change locally, as well as globally, not just balance the books.
“As a growing business, we will measure our true environmental performance through Carbon Intensity to ensure that our new Central Hub delivers a more carbon-efficient service, even as our total volumes increase.
“By implementing shorter-term goals, we are forced to innovate today, ensuring that as Pallet-Track grows, we do so in a way that respects our planet and supports the people who make our success possible.”
Stuart added: “As a vital player in the UK logistics sector, we recognise our profound responsibility to our planet, our people, our communities, and our Shareholder Members to lead change.
“We are fully committed to achieving these goals and hope that others will join us on this important journey.
“All of these actions are designed to build on the achievements made by our existing strategic hub model, which has already saved an estimated 64 million miles in travel.”
Pallet-Track has a shareholder member network of more than 90 distribution specialists, which transport palletised freight across the UK.
For more information about Pallet-Track, visit www.pallet-track.co.uk.