The certification covers the 140,000-square-foot Milton Keynes distribution centre which opened in 2022, and the domestic UK distribution of aftersales parts. This demonstrates the power of partnership in moving toward carbon neutral status for transport facilities.
Carbon Neutral Britain awarded the certificate to the site last June following a collaboration between XPO Logistics and Daimler Truck UK. Initiatives to control emissions included building the site to BREEAM Excellent rating, supplying green energy to complement on-site renewable energy generation via the solar array and controlling all material flows on site, thus minimising waste.
Dan Myers, managing director—UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics, said: “This certification demonstrates what can be achieved when two businesses with shared values come together to tackle a problem. It is just one step on our journey together to build a more sustainable future.”
Richard Skidmore, director—customer service and parts at Daimler Truck UK Limited, said: “We take carbon emissions seriously, and working with XPO Logistics means we have a partner that is completely aligned with our business culture. This has allowed both of us to work effectively to achieve carbon neutral status at this site, and we will continue to work on further reducing our emissions where we can.”
