For suppliers like ParkerSteel who deliver their customer orders nationwide, transport emissions are major contributors to the company's CO² footprint. Bringing this number down immediately by switching to hybrid or electric vehicles would be expensive and unrealistic, especially for a fleet of 45 trucks.

However, this does not mean that it is impossible to make sustainable changes. ParkerSteel focused on manageable targets, ordering an initial 17 low-emission lorries to kickstart their green initiative. As the company's trucks covers an excess of 20,000 kilometres daily, delivering over 300 steel orders around the UK, this investment in greener vehicles will have a significant impact in reducing their carbon emissions. An added benefit of this purchase is that ParkerSteel can provide an enhanced delivery service with faster lead times for their customers.

If your company operates a delivery service, it is worthwhile investing in low-emission vehicles which will accumulate CO² savings over time. Upgrading your fleet incrementally may be the most viable and cost-effective option, particularly if you are already considering expanding your fleet or refreshing your company branding. For further tips on how to reduce transport emissions from your business, check out this insightful article here.

Author: Shirley Carruthers - Content Creator at ParkerSteel