UK parcel carrier Yodel has reduced its carbon emissions by 25% following a £17m investment in its fleet and technology.
As part of its commitment to more sustainable deliveries, Yodel has introduced a policy whereby all vehicles owned by the business must be three years-old or younger.
The initiative means every Yodel vehicle is compliant with the Euro 6 emission standard and thus all low emission zones and ultra-low emission zones, as well as meets all clean air zone requirements.
Furthermore, the company has invested in Microlise technology for all its tractor units and trailers. The software monitors factors including speed, location and road traffic levels. It reports the data to Yodel’s business control tower enabling it to make real-time decisions on routes and performance.
Yodel drivers also use Microlise’s android-based tablet devices to optimise vehicle performance. Yodel reported it had seen a 7% improvement in fuel efficiency since the introduction of the technology.
Mike Hancox chief executive officer at Yodel, said: “As a key operator in the logistics sector, we take our environmental responsibility very seriously. The proactive approach to becoming more eco-friendly is key in all our decision making and it is great to see that our long-term investment has tangibly reduced our impact on the environment.”
In addition, Yodel is expanding its urban bike delivery service, which currently operates in seven cities across the UK, including London and Oxford. It said last year it delivered over 150,000 parcels via pedal power and aims to double that in 2021.
