Environment Policy

What is this policy for?

At Evri, we recognise our role in minimising the impact our business has on the environment by working in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. We are committed to continual improvement of our environmental performance through compliance with ISO 14001:2015, all relevant environmental legislation and by implementing the principles laid out in this policy.

We recognise the importance, no matter how small of the impact of our activities on the environment and that there is a need to constantly consider ways in which we can conserve energy and minimise waste in all activities that we undertake.

This Environmental Policy is defined by the Board of Directors and ESG Steering Committee and provides the framework for setting and reviewing Evri’s environmental objectives and targets.

Who does this policy apply to?

This policy is applicable to all Evri operated sites and all Evri colleagues, our Board of Directors, representatives, and contractors of Evri. It includes all activities, products, and services, both internally and externally (including external contractors), that are administered and/or used in Evri premises. The policy covers the central management of conflict prevention and recovery programmes and is approved by the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

Waste Management

We will work with our colleagues and suppliers to ensure that all waste is disposed of in line with legal and environmental requirements. We aim to reduce the amount of waste produced by buying and using only what is required for purpose and ensuring the reuse and recycling of resources is managed effectively (see next section).

Recycling and use of Recycling Materials

We will use and promote the use of recycled materials whenever possible, ensuring that materials are disposed of in an environmentally safe manner at the end of their useful life. We will consider the environmental impact of purchases, prioritising locally sourced from environmentally friendly and recyclable materials where practicable. Our goal is to achieve a 70% recycling rate at hubs and a 40% rate at depots while continuing our commitment to zero waste to landfill.

Energy & GHG Conservation

We remain committed to procuring 100% renewable electricity for all our operations. Since October 2021, all our purchased electricity has come from renewable sources, supported by Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO) certificates. We aim to reduce the amount of fossil fuel derived energy required for day-to-day operations by raising colleague awareness and implementing a system of energy efficiency technology. We will minimise the negative environmental impact arising through logistics and colleague transportation, giving focus to alternative transport methods, and maximising the efficiency of any fleet vehicles. This commitment is highlighted in our public targets:

Net zero by 2035 for direct and indirect GHG emissions
Building energy consumption reduction of 20% per sq. ft by 2030

Water

We strive to reduce our water consumption across our operations. We will continue to monitor water usage across our sites to detect leaks and evaluate infrastructure performance.

Environmental Management Awareness

We strive to build an environmentally friendly work culture through regular internal communication and stakeholder engagement. We encourage colleague involvement in environmental issues through appropriate information, training, and participation exercises to ensure competency.

Air Pollution

As a parcel delivery business that operates a large fleet, we aim to minimise air pollution through various measures. We strive to maximise the efficiency of our fleet vehicles, and we ensure all our owned and leased fleet are EURO 6 compliant. We have also made efforts to operate biomethane compressed natural gas (CNG) tractor units and electric vans where practical, which significantly reduce or eliminate the tailpipe emissions that contribute to air pollution.

Services & Reporting

We strive to provide low-carbon delivery solutions for our customers and clients. Currently, we offer an Out-Of-Home (OOH) product which reduces the carbon footprint of deliveries by 341%. We will continue to support our clients by providing carbon footprint reports to support with their scope 3 reporting and carbon reduction initiatives.

Legal Requirements

We monitor and comply with legal requirements and consider sector minimum standards and contractual commitments, if applicable.

Continuous Improvement

We monitor and review our environmental performance by measuring the carbon footprint of our operations and suppliers, and our kWh consumption each year. Environmental objectives and targets are set and monitored by the ESG team, ESG Steering Committee and the Executive Committee.

To ensure the organisation maintains its awareness for continuous improvement, the environmental management system is regularly reviewed and is subject to annual external audit and three yearly reassessments against the requirements of the ISO 14001:2015 standard.

Contacts

Any questions regarding content of this Environmental Policy should be sent to the following email address: Sustainability@Evri.com