GXO Logistics UK Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31, 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31, 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:167,535 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:142,870 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:24,665 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not reported in 2022
Renewable Energy Share:25% (REGO certified green tariff electricity)
Carbon Intensity:73 tCO2e per million GBP revenue (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
Environmental Achievements
- 61 sites with ISO 14001 certification (increasing to 70 in 2023)
- 5 sites with BREEAM certification
- 46% LED lighting coverage (aiming for 57% by end of 2023 and 80% by 2025)
- 25% REGO certified green tariff electricity (aiming for 100% by 2030)
- 5 sites with Solar PV installed
- 98% landfill diversion rate in the UK
- Paperless manifests saving 2.83 tCO2e and paper
- Automatic balers increasing recycling rates by 400 tonnes/year and saving 261 tonnes of CO2e annually
- Processing waste on-site saving 20 vehicle loads and £38,000
- Shrink wrap reduction saving 144,615 kgs of plastic
- Reusable sacks replacing cardboard saving 275 tCO2e/year and £140,000
Social Achievements
- Roll out of ESG Ambassador programme
- Increased lower carbon company car options (59% electric/hybrid, 32% electric)
Governance Achievements
- This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero across the value chain (inclusive of Scope 3) by 2045
Medium-term Goals:
- 30% reduction in scopes 1 & 2 emissions by 2030 (vs 2019 baseline)
- 80% LED lighting coverage by 2025
- Carbon neutrality (scopes 1 & 2) by 2040
Short-term Goals:
- Reach 57% LED lighting coverage by end of 2023
- Trials with hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in 2023
Environmental Challenges
- Rapid business expansion increasing emissions
- 79% of carbon footprint is transport-related, dependent on development of lower carbon fuels
- Scope 3 emissions data collection and reporting still under development
Mitigation Strategies
- Monitoring progress against intensity measures (tCO2e/m2, tCO2e/km driven, tCO2e/million GBP revenue)
- Global scope 3 project underway to analyze emissions profile and boundary setting
- Implementing various carbon reduction projects (LED lighting, renewable energy, waste reduction, etc.)
- Collaboration with Logistics UK 'Route to Net Zero' campaign
- Trials with electric and hydrogen vehicles
- Project to review sub-contractor reporting (scope 3 emissions)
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Project to review current systems and methodology for Sub Contractor reporting (scope 3 emissions)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: CDSB Framework 1.1, GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, SECR
Certifications: ISO 14001, BREEAM
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:6.88%
Total Energy Consumption:429,790,184 kWh
Waste Generated:150,610 metric tons
Carbon Intensity:36.59 metric tons CO2e per million USD in revenue
ESG Focus Areas
- Energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
- Diversity, inclusion and belonging
- Employee engagement
- Health and safety
- Talent management
- Information security
Environmental Achievements
- 14.9% reduction in emission intensity since 2021
- 78.7% of waste associated with operations diverted from landfill globally
- 61% of global operations using energy-efficient LED lighting
Social Achievements
- Named Top 50 U.S. Company for Diversity
- Global rollout of ESG Ambassador Program
- Over 1.2 million total learning hours
Governance Achievements
- Launched a new cloud-based tool to enhance Enterprise Risk Management
- Launched a global Business Partner Code of Conduct
- Delivered a privacy training program to GXO’s global team
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- 100% carbon neutral (Scopes 1 & 2) by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- 30% GHG emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) reduction by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
- 50% renewable energy globally by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- 80% global operations using LED lighting by 2025
- 80% global landfill diversion rate by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Gaining a more detailed understanding of Scope 3 emissions
- Expanding reporting practices
Mitigation Strategies
- In 2023, GXO will continue its holistic approach to ESG, including the new ESG Ambassadors program and expanding reporting practices.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% of our suppliers are subject to standard third-party due diligence
Responsible Procurement
- Business Partner Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- severe weather events such as hurricanes, floods and fires
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: Grant Thornton
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7
- Goal 13
- Goal 8
- Goal 10
- Goal 17
GXO's initiatives contribute to these goals through various environmental, social, and governance programs.
Awards & Recognition
- Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies
- AA ESG rating from MSCI
- 2022 Employer of the Year award from The Arc Maryland
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Uncertainty inherent in the state of scientific or economic knowledge and in the quality of the external data used.
- Sensitivity of certain information to methodological choices, assumptions and/or estimates.
- Inherent uncertainty in the quantification of greenhouse gases due to incomplete scientific knowledge used to determine emission factors and values.
- Limited data for waste quantity in India (data from only two sites).
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:129,893 tCO2e/year (2023)
Scope 1 Emissions:112,618 tCO2e/year (2023)
Scope 2 Emissions:14,522 tCO2e/year (2023)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:25% (electricity)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:72.98 tCO2e per £m (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
Environmental Achievements
- 98% landfill diversion rate in the UK & Ireland
- 71% LED lighting coverage across GXO Logistics, Inc’s UK operations (inclusive of GXO Logistics UK)
- 25% REGO certified green tariff electricity for GXO Logistics UK
- Automatic balers increased recycling rates by 400 tonnes per year, saving 261 tonnes of CO2e annually at one site
- Processing waste on-site saved 20 vehicle loads, equating to £38,000 saving and emissions saved from transportation at one site
- Paperless manifests saved energy (2.83 tCO2e) and paper at one site
- Shrink wrap reduction resulted in a plastic saving across 25 sites of 144,615 kgs of plastic
- Reusable sacks replacing pre-printed cardboard saved 275 tCO2e a year and £140,000 savings at one site
Social Achievements
- Roll out of ESG Impact Ambassador programme across 80+ GXO Logistics, Inc sites within the UK (inclusive of GXO Logistics UK)
- Comprehensive sustainability training to all staff through GXO University Platform
- 83% of company cars are electric or hybrid (as of January 2024)
- Microsoft Teams usage reduced business travel
Governance Achievements
- 73 Sites with ISO 14001 certification
- 5 Sites with BREEAM certification
- Participation in EcoVadis sustainability assessments and reporting to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve carbon neutrality within own operations (Scope 1 & 2) by 2040
- Achieve net zero across the value chain (inclusive of Scope 3) by 2045
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce emissions by 30% within own operations (Scope 1 and 2) against 2019 baseline by 2030
- Achieve 50% renewable global electricity by 2030
- 100% coverage of GXO Logistics UK with REGO certified green energy tariff by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve 80% global landfill diversion rate by 2025
- Achieve 80% global operations using LED lighting by 2025
- Roll out the ESG Impact Ambassador programme to all sites by end of 2024
Environmental Challenges
- 79% of carbon footprint is transport-related, dependent on development and advancements in lower carbon fuels
- Rapid business expansion increasing emissions
- Scope 3 emissions reporting complexity
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing GHG management hierarchy (monitoring, avoiding, reducing, substituting, compensating emissions)
- Investing in alternative fuels (LNG, CNG, Biomethane CNG, Green HVO, Hydrogen trials)
- Improving vehicle and fuel efficiency, route optimization, load optimization
- Utilizing telematics for driver coaching and fuel efficiency improvements
- Increasing renewable energy sources (solar PV)
- Reducing electricity demand through energy audits and efficiency projects
- Waste minimization and prevention projects
- Sustainable commuting initiatives
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Working with subcontractors to review Scope 3 categories
- Encouraging and implementing sustainable travel policies and working with travel providers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Dependence on fossil fuels for transport
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
- Adoption of lower carbon fuels and technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, CDSB Framework 1.1, SECR
Certifications: ISO 14001, BREEAM
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed