Unilever - Case study: Fewer transport miles
Throughout 2009, Unilever has continued to work closely with customers and
distributors to reduce the environmental impacts resulting from distribution of its
products.
The company has co-chaired with Tesco the haulage element of an industry
initiative (through the Institute of Grocery Distribution) to reduce transport impacts.
By sharing vehicles and implementing more efficient warehousing, the initiative
overall has saved 53 million miles of travel, equivalent to removing 900 lorries
from Britain's roads.
Unilever are now introducing a European project to identify overall end-to-end
carbon reduction opportunities.
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Last reviewed: 22 Dec 2009