Sustainability

At New Zealand Van Lines we are committed to delivering a sustainable future and social responsibility through incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into our daily practices to ensure our business, our staff and customers benefit from the contributions to reducing the impact on the environment in which we operate and live.

Our commitment to ESG will remain a key driver of our business strategy.

There are three interconnected pillars to sustainability, these being: environmental, social, and governance/economic. The transport sector that we belong to is responsible for 21% of New Zealand’s annual greenhouse gas emissions, primarily fossil fuels burned for road, rail, air, and sea transportation.

What we stand by:

Environmental Responsibility

We recognise the importance of reducing our carbon footprint and preserving natural resources. We support eco-friendly initiatives such as improving our fleet fuel efficiency, promoting recycling and waste reduction, and sourcing environmentally sustainable materials for our packing materials.

Social Responsibility

We understand that our business relies on the communities we serve. Therefore, we prioritise social responsibility by treating our employees, customers, and stakeholders with respect and fairness. We offer a safe and inclusive workplace environment that supports employee well-being and fosters diversity, inclusion, and training/promotion from within.

Governance

We are committed to maintaining ethical business practices and promoting transparency and accountability in our operations. We comply with all relevant laws and regulations, conduct fair and honest business transactions, and uphold the highest standards of integrity in all our interactions with our customers, employees, and partners around the world.

In the present, some of NZ Van Line’s plans and significant initiatives for reducing our carbon footprint include:

As a large-scale domestic transport operator NZ Van Lines are committed to an environmentally sustainable future, built on our road transport operation. A well-planned truck journey will go directly from door to door, saving non-productive tasks, carbon emissions and the additional kms being travelled.