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United Pallet Network (UPN) said it had offset 28,500 tonnes of CO₂ in the last year, signifying a landmark 12 months of environmental progress for the distribution network.
UPN said the offsets between April 2024 and March 2025 covered the delivery of pallets travelling 26 million miles on UK roads and had been verified to ISO standards and the greenhouse gas protocol by independent auditor Carbon Neutral Britain.
All carbon credits were sourced exclusively from high-integrity projects certified under Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard, the Gold Standard Voluntary Emission Reductions programme and the United Nations Certified Emission Reductions scheme.
It said each project was selected not only for its emissions impact but also for its proven contributions to education, employment, clean water and biodiversity in local communities worldwide.
UPN group sustainability champion Joanna Davilla said: “Sustainability is embedded in every kilometre we travel.
“By coupling rigorous measurement with certified offsets, UPN is delivering carbon-neutral freight today while investing in projects that uplift people and protect ecosystems for tomorrow.
“Our customers can therefore ship with confidence, knowing their pallets arrive with a net-zero footprint.”
UPN added that operational efficiency had amplified the impact of its offset initiative. Over the same period, the network achieved a 77% trailer utilisation rate – well above the Association of Pallet Networks’ published industry average of 51%.
The network is now in the final stages of attaining the environmental management system standard ISO 14001 certification and it is also continuing to enhance the biodiversity of its sites by safeguarding grasslands and wetlands and incorporating wildlife-friendly features into new buildings.
“Sustainability is now a core commercial driver for our business and our partners,” said David Brown, UPN MD.
“Customers want proof, not promises, and that is exactly what these results provide.
“From our carbon-neutral deliveries to the impending ISO 14001 certification, UPN is setting the pace for responsible growth across the pallet sector.”
