UNI Apro Post & Logistics
1 POSTAL NEWS No 77-2022
Formulated by UNI Apro Post and Logistics Sector
1.Subscribe to the universal service of Eesti Energia at an Omniva post office. September 30, 2022.
2.Contactless delivery to cease at Post. September 29, 2022.
3.DHL Express CEO: The era of sustainable aviation is here. September 28, 2022.
4.Pos Indonesia encourages its couriers to use electric motorcycles. September 28, 2022.
5.Youth invited to advance sustainability and digitalization with Correos. September 27, 2022.
1.Subscribe to the universal service of Eesti Energia at an Omniva post office September 30, 2022
From Monday, October 3 you may submit an application at an Omniva post office to subscribe to or opt out of the universal electricity service of Eesti Energia.
The customers of Eesti Energia whose current electricity package is more expensive than the universal service will be automatically transferred to the universal service. Private persons can submit a request at an Omniva post office for concluding a universal service agreement with Eesti Energia, to verify contractual information, or opt out of the automatic transfer to the universal service. ‘News related to electricity concerns everyone living in Estonia right now. Most people can carry out actions related to the universal service themselves, but there are also those that need help. As the post offices of Omniva are located all over Estonia and we have a long experience of providing services, we can reorganise our work quickly to help people with reviewing, concluding, and cancelling agreements related to the universal electricity service,’ said Kristi Unt, member of the management board of Omniva. Dajana Tiitsaar, the head of the Estonian market of Eesti Energia, says that customers have many questions right now. ‘We understand your concerns and we will do our best to help people as much as we can in this challenging and stressful period. We are delighted that we can now also use the nationwide service network of Omniva to assist our customers. We realise that people have many questions and we will do our best to make the information available to everyone,’ added Tiitsaar.
Providing the universal service required thorough preparations and training the employees of Omniva in cooperation with Eesti Energia. ‘The employees of our post offices are ready to assist anyone who wishes to subscribe to the universal service of Eesti Energia or receive information about it. This option is well suited for people without online access,’ Unt added. At the post offices, private persons can carry out the following activities related to the universal electricity service with the help of a customer attendant: • ask for advice and information on the universal service; • check whether their electricity contract with Eesti Energia is automatically transferred to a universal service contract; • submit a request to switch or subscribe to the universal service of Eesti Energia; • submit a request to cancel the automatic transfer to the universal service of Eesti Energia. Only private persons can submit requests concerning the universal service at post offices. Representatives of apartment associations should contact the customer service of Eesti Energia directly. In order to make changes related to the universal service, Omniva identifies the customer using the information system of the customer attendant. You will therefore need to have an ID card or proof of identity with you. Activities related to the universal electricity service can be carried out at post offices until the end of the year. You can find the post office nearest to your home or workplace on the Omniva website at https://www.omniva.ee/private/map.
Source : https://www.omniva.ee/about_us/news/all_news/news
2.Contactless delivery to cease at Post September 29, 2022
As COVID restrictions continue to be relaxed and our society, as a whole, returns to some sort of post-COVID ‘normality,’ Australia Post has ceased contactless delivery arrangements, in most circumstances.
Members will remember an earlier attempt to prematurely remove this requirement involved an inappropriate and unreasonable direction for members to question customers on their COVID-19 infection status. This direction was swiftly rescinded by Australia Post, following intervention by the Union, and is not a requirement of the new procedures.
However, although many of us have become more relaxed in general and may have chosen to return to our own social ‘norms,’ it is important to note key safety procedures which should be followed when obtaining signatures from customers on delivery, including:
1. Social distancing. Although current health advice demonstrates that the risk of transmission of COVID-19 is unlikely in outdoor settings, it is important that members still observe social distancing practices – hand the scanner to the customer using an outstretched arm, asking them to sign on the glass and stand back. Do not stand close next to the person as they sign.
2. Mask wearing. When delivering to indoor locations such as businesses or inside shopping centres, mask wearing can be effective in preventing transmission where respiratory droplets are not as quickly dissipated by natural airflow, as they are in outdoor settings. Members should wear a mask whenever they feel they need to, and Australia Post will not prevent you from doing so. 3. Using hand sanitiser and anti-bacterial wipes. Using hand sanitiser and wiping down any shared and high-touch surfaces, particularly before touching your face or eating food, is good practice and can drastically reduce transmission of microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses such as COVID-19.
Following discussions with the Union, Australia Post have agreed to make hand sanitiser, antibacterial wipes and face masks available to all PDOs and drivers. Importantly, if a customer self-declares that they are currently infected with COVID-19 or refuses to sign due to their own safety concerns, the contactless delivery process will still apply. For members who believe this change will compromise their health and safety (eg. those severely immunocompromised), a process has been implemented to exclude adherence to these new procedures. You should speak to your immediate manager as soon as possible to alert them to this. You will be required to have your treating medical practitioner, after having reviewed the signature on delivery process, advise that this requirement would pose an unacceptable risk to your health whilst COVID-19 restrictions still exist within Australia. You will not, however, be required to declare the cause of your compromised immunity.
Source : http://www.cepu.org/2022/09/contactless-delivery-to-cease-at-post/
3.DHL Express CEO: The era of sustainable aviation is here September 28, 2022
The first-ever fully electric commuter plane “Alice” from Eviation Aircraft has successfully completed its maiden flight at Moses Lake, Washington, USA. DHL Express has invested in 12 Alice e-cargo planes to electrify its global aviation network.
Alice lifted off yesterday at 4:10 pm CEST from Grant County International Airport (MWH), flying for a total of eight minutes and reaching an altitude of 3,500 feet. John Pearson, CEO DHL Express, says: “Our compliments to Eviation on the successful first flight of Alice! Completing its maiden flight confirms our belief that the era of sustainable aviation is here. With our order of 12 Alice e-cargo planes, we are investing towards our overall goal of net-zero emissions logistics. Alice’s range and capacity makes it a unique sustainable solution for our global aviation network, supporting our aspiration to make a substantial contribution in reducing our carbon footprint and ultimately, achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.”
4.Pos Indonesia encourages its couriers to use electric motorcycles September 28, 2022
Jakarta (ANTARA) - State-owned postal company PT Pos Indonesia is encouraging its "O-Rangers" working as couriers as well as marketing and sales agents to use electric motorcycles to push and accelerate the transition to low-emission transportation.
"New O-Rangers are, of course, encouraged to use electric motorcycles. Those who have worked for five years are advised to replace (their fuel motorcycles with electric motorcycles) but with an easy and affordable way for them," Director of Courier and Logistics Businesses of Pos Indonesia Siti Choiriana noted in a statement here on Wednesday. According to Choiriana, the use of electric vehicles can make the transport costs cheaper, as electric vehicles are not affected by the increase in fuel prices.
"We have focused on migrating to electric motorcycles. Several O-Rangers have used electric motorcycles," she remarked. Choiriana explained that Pos Indonesia encourages new O-Ranger workers to use electric vehicles with a rent-buy scheme. She further said that the company provides electric motorcycles, and the workers then pay for the motorcycle in installments. "The installment is adjusted in their income. If they get Rp6 million (income) a month, they can set aside Rp300 thousand or Rp500 thousand for electric motorcycle installments," she remarked. She assumed that if an O-Ranger spends Rp30 thousand per day to buy fuel oil, then the total amount of money spent can reach Rp900 thousand in a month. Thus, if they allocate almost Rp1 million per month for the motorcycle installment, which is equivalent to the cost of buying fuel for a month, then the vehicle will be fully paid off in two years. Currently, Pos Indonesia has over 300 electric motorcycles and more than 10 electric cars. Electric vehicles have been used for courier and logistics services in several regions, such as Jakarta, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, and Bali. In addition to using electric vehicles, Pos Indonesia has started to utilize clean energy sourced from solar radiation. So far, there are only two pilot projects for the use of solar energy by Pos Indonesia: the service office in Bali and the logistics warehouse in Tambun, Bekasi, West Java.
5.Youth invited to advance sustainability and digitalization with Correos September 27, 2022
In a
special three-day programme, students from around Madrid saw their
understanding of Spain’s postal operations broadened, their critical thinking
and teamwork skills stretched, and their creativity showcased during Correos’
participation in the 4th ESO + Business Programme.
This event, developed by the Madrid Regional Department of Education, Universities and Science, connects students in their fourth and final year of compulsory education, called the 4th ESO, with participating organizations, such as Correos, to learn about their business. And at Correos, these students do more than observe the post’s inner workings, it’s a real hands-on experience. “The youngest people, in general, associate Correos with the business of letters only, and we provide them a broader vision of e-commerce, other new businesses, digitalization, internationalization, and our commitment to the environment and climate change, among others,” said Elena Fernández-RodrÃguez, Director of International Affairs and SDGs. Education is a key focus for Correos. Within the framework of the post’s SDG Alignment Model, Correos has carried out several initiatives that highlight its commitment to the community, Fernández-RodrÃguez said, particularly regarding education. “We believe that, by participating in this programme, in addition to bringing students closer to the activities carried out by Correos, we can provide them with new points of view and different perspectives that will also be useful to them in their daily lives,” FernándezRodrÃguez said. The programme brought together young people from different neighbourhoods. Nearly 100 schools applied to send students to Correos. The post was able to offer places to approximately 40 students, two per school. Students learned about the post and were given a tour through a logistics centre. But it wasn’t just passive learning experience, they were given a task: students were assigned business challenges to address: “Can Correos be a benchmark in an increasingly digital world?” and "How can we create sustainable and circular packaging?” The students worked in teams of four to develop a product or service that addressed these challenges and took the development through the pre-prototyping phase, taking into consideration the target audience, Fernández-RodrÃguez said. These activities allowed them to develop skills such as critical thinking, team building, and creativity. Solutions ranged from a video game to learn geography and the history of Correos to an app that facilitated sending of parcels while allowing customers to get to know each other through the platform, she explained. “We believe this initiative is a good example of how companies can engage with the society further from the usual provision of services they offer,” Fernández-RodrÃguez said.
UNI Apro Post & Logistics
1 POSTAL NEWS No 78-2022
Formulated by UNI Apro Post and Logistics Sector
1.Australia Post is on the hunt for school leavers and seniors to join the team. September 30, 2022.
2.Magnificent Post Office members strike for the sixth time. September 29, 2022.
3.bpost installs parcel lockers at an additional 70 stations. September 29, 2022.
4.Hackers put e-voting system to the test. September 28, 2022.
5.DPD UK supports ground-breaking WWF seagrass restoration project. September 28, 2022.
1.Australia Post is on the hunt for school leavers and seniors to join the team September 30, 2022
Australia Post is actively recruiting for up to 6,000 new team members and is looking to attract a wide range of job hunters, including school leavers and seniors – and everyone in between. The recruitment drive for permanent and casual team members comes ahead of what’s expected to be another huge Cyber sales and Christmas period.
Job hunters with a forklift, truck or motorcycle licence are top of Australia Post’s wish list, with other available roles including sorting and delivering parcels as well as customer service. Currently there are vacancies in every State and Territory, with morning, afternoon and evening shifts all available – and for many roles, no previous experience is necessary. Australia Post is proud to have one of Australia’s most diverse workforces, and employs people of all ages, background and abilities to reflect the communities we serve around the country. Australia Post Executive General Manager People and Culture Susan Davies said the new team members would be joining an incredibly diverse extended workforce of more than 64,000 people from all walks of life, with people from 134 nationalities. “We know that many businesses are recruiting at the moment, but we see Australia Post standing out from the pack as a truly inclusive workplace. We offer certainty around shifts for the coming peak period and competitive salaries for a wide range of roles, many of which need no previous experience. “We’re proud of the fact that more than 5.6 per cent of our team identify as having a disability, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive organisation as the largest Australian employer to be certified as a Disability Confident Recruiter
“And while there are great seasonal roles that may suit a number of people in the short term, for others it can also open up more permanent career opportunities. We’ve had many fantastic team members who started as casuals stay on with us long after Christmas.” There are more than 2,500 casual positions available in parcel and mail processing, as well as more than 780 roles for truck drivers and other delivery drivers, more than 300 positions supporting customers with queries and around 200 opportunities for forklift drivers. Additional ongoing roles include motorcycle, bicycle, walking and EDV (electric delivery vehicle) posties; truck and van drivers, freight and parcel handlers, forklift operators and opportunities in our Post Office network. Applicants are encouraged to explore casual and permanent roles available in their region and field of interest by visiting auspost.com.au/jobs.
2.Magnificent Post Office members strike for the sixth time September 29, 2022
Resolute series of walkouts has forced management to more than double initial pay offer – but money on table from 1 st April 2022 remains way below inflation.
Yesterday morning saw hard-working Post Office staff gather on picket lines for the sixth time, with CWU members knowing that their action so far has shifted the company significantly, but also determined to keep fighting until an acceptable deal is achieved. Post Office Limited’s national headquarters saw a lively protest with union banners and placards displayed highlighting the contrast between the real-terms wage cuts being offered to frontline workers and the enormous sums being pocketed by senior directors, CEO Nick Read, in particular, receiving strong criticism for having paid himself the princely sum of £415,000. Speaking from the HQ building in central London, acting DGSP Andy Furey said: “Ever since early May, our Admin, Crown Office and Supply Chain members have stood up and stood together as one in this struggle for fair pay – and we couldn’t be more proud of them for their loyalty, strength, and resilience. Every time we’ve called action, the response has been magnificent and today was no exception.” Walkouts began on 3rd May, following a national strike ballot at the end of March that returned a 97.3 per cent majority for action over pay. The dispute had been sparked by Post Office bosses’ pay freeze on our members for the 2021/22 financial year, which was then followed up by a 2 per cent pay offer for 2022/23. “This offer merely added insult to injury,” said Andy. “Not only did they refuse to offer anything at all in recognition of the outstanding efforts of the workforce during 2021, but they offered an increase for the current financial year that amounted to less than a quarter of the rate of inflation at that time – inflation that has continued to surge in the subsequent months.” A lump-sum of £250 was added to the basic offer, which was then raised to 3 per cent as further strikes during June and into the summer increased the pressure on the Post Office. But, with the cost-of-living continuing to surge, an extra 1 per cent was completely insufficienteven after management doubled the cash lump-sum to £500 and raised the basic offer to 5 per cent. “In a normal year, pay offers at those kinds of levels would be considered acceptable, but when we’ve had the retail price index (RPI) going over 10 per cent, then 11 and up to and beyond 12, there’s no way we can agree to what are, in effect, real-terms pay cuts,” Andy explained. With a six-month period since the result of the strike ballot (28th March) having been reached yesterday (28th September), the union is unable to call any further action until a new statutory ballot has taken place and the CWU will now being this process once again. Although, the new trade dispute will encompass pay years for both 2021 and 2022. The door of course remains open for the Post Office leadership to settle the dispute by putting forward an improved offer. “Post Office management have refused a three month extension to the ballot,” Andy continued. “which has left us with no alternative but to start the process of a second ballot in accordance with the law. “We’ll be campaigning once again for the biggest possible YES vote, and strikes will resume when we receive the appropriate mandate. “Mr Read can settle all of this right now by making an acceptable offer for this financial year and making recompense for the imposed 2021/22 pay freeze and the ball is in his court.
“It’s up to you Mr Read.”
And yesterday’s defiant action left the Post Office leadership in no doubt at all as to the ongoing anger of members everywhere, as the scenes of protest in central London were replicated on picket lines in Birmingham, Manchester, Belfast, Sheffield, Glasgow and elsewhere. Post Office Supply Chain Southern Area rep Rob Jones told CWU News: “There’s been another great turnout today from our drivers, cash centre and admin workers. “This is a chance for POL to get back to the negotiating table if they want to avoid another massive YES vote in that second ballot – a ballot which will come in the run up to the very busy pre-Christmas period.” Rob’s Northern Area counterpart Alan Robertson, whose patch also includes Scotland and Northern Ireland, said: “I was at Aberdeen this morning and the morale was good, the action was solid and members remain up for the fight – and the reports I’ve had in from other depots and units are all equally positive. “Members are saying we need to get this second ballot under way as soon as possible and we need to be ready to take action for longer periods and in the lead up to Christmas. Although the 5 per cent and £500 that’s on the table now is nowhere near enough, our members do all know that it’s double what they were offering at the start of this and that’s only happened because of the solid action they’ve taken. “If Mr Read and his colleagues don’t want further strike action to happen, my message to them, right now, is: ‘Give your heads a wobble and get this dispute settled. “And let’s get back to doing our day job without all this stuff.”
Source : https://www.cwu.org/news/magnificent-post-office-members-strike-for-the-sixth-time/
3.bpost installs parcel lockers at an additional 70 stations September 29, 2022
A recent bpost market study shows that parcel lockers are the fastest growing pick-up option offered by bpost. Exceptionally easy to use and always accessible, parcel lockers are also the most environmentally friendly choice.
NMBS/SNCB published a tender process with the aim of rolling out this service to stations. bpost won the contract. NMBS/SNCB will strengthen the partnership with bpost over the next five years. bpost parcel lockers have already been installed at 33 Belgian stations. Seventy new locations will be added over the next six months. The stations were selected on the basis of various parameters, such as the number of users, the density of the bpost network in the vicinity of the stations and, of course, the needs of customers. The stations have experienced significant development in recent years. It’s no longer simply a place to catch a train; now it’s an attractive environment that’s home to various shops and services. Parcel lockers are an attractive complement to the existing services offered at stations. The service is also a good fit with passengers who prefer ecologically sound options, such as rail travel. bpost is also constantly expanding itsnetwork. The presence of bpost at stations is therefore a rational business decision. It is fully in line with bpost’s mission to increasingly motivate end customers to have their parcels delivered to a pick-up point, the most environmentally friendly option. That’s because picking up a parcel from a parcel locker in a station as part of your commute or other journey cuts the carbon emission associated with delivery by 90%. Stations are very popular locations for passengers, who do not always find it easy to get to another bpost pick-up point. They can pick up their parcels from a parcel locker 24 hours a day.
Source: https://press.bpost.be/bpost-instals-parcel-lockers-at-an-additional-70-stations
4.Hackers put e-voting system to the test September 28, 2022
Around 3,400 hackers from all over the world spent four weeks trying to get into Swiss Post’s future e-voting system. They put the system to the test by launching around 60,000 attacks. The intrusion test has now been completed. In this type of test, hackers attack an application and try to detect vulnerabilities. In the test, no-one succeeded in penetrating the e-voting system, or even the electronic ballot box. But Swiss Post still has not achieved its goals, even after completion of the intrusion test: further tests by ethical hackers and independent verification on behalf of the Swiss Confederation are currently being carried out.
Swiss Post is working intensively to develop a secure e-voting system for Switzerland. Another milestone has now been reached. Ethical hackers from all over the world took part in the public intrusion test over a four-week period. In this type of test, hackers attack an application. They attempt to find vulnerabilities and security flaws. The intrusion test on the e-voting system took place from 8 August to 2 September 2022. For Swiss Post, this is a keyinstrument in detecting any vulnerabilities in the system, rectifying them quickly and making the system even more secure. The external opinion of independent experts is a vital part of developing a secure e-voting system for Switzerland. The intrusion test attracted interest from hackers worldwide. Around 3,400 hackers tried to get into Swiss Post’s e- voting system and 60,000 attacks were made on the system. The test has now been completed and the results are available: no-one succeeded in hacking into the evoting system, or even getting into the electronic ballot box. “We are delighted that so many specialists attempted to hack into our system. The more, the better, as far as the security of the system is concerned. We clearly want to learn from vulnerabilities, but we are very pleased, and it can be seen as a success that nobody managed to hack into the system – that says something about our system’s high level of security,” says a delighted Nicole Burth, Head of Communication Services at Swiss Post.
Infrastructure of the e-voting system rigorously tested – no serious findings
The beta version of Swiss Post’s e-voting system has been tested by global experts since early 2021. E-voting allows voters to participate in votes and elections electronically. Eligible voters who can use e-voting receive the voting or electoral materials by letter mail, and, in turn, also obtain the individual security codes for electronic voting. They can register on the e-voting platform of their canton and vote or cast a ballot electronically. All information transmitted during the vote is anonymized and protected with end-to-end encryption. Only the cantonal electoral authorities can analyse the results in the electronic ballot box. At no point can inferences be made about individual voters from the votes cast. During the intrusion test, ethical hackers tried out the vote casting process on the voting portal using sample voting cards. The intrusion test gave ethical hackers the opportunity to target the e-voting infrastructure for the first time – in other words, the e-voting system’s outer protective shield. The hackers also tried out the vote casting process on the voting portal using sample voting cards. This was exactly the same procedure that would be used for elections and votes. Findings are classified at four levels of severity: low, medium, high or critical. During the intrusion test no findings classified as medium, high or critical were received or confirmed. After verification, Swiss Post was only able to confirm one of two findings received. This was classified as “low”. The finding did not concern any security-relevant aspects, but will help to streamline processes on the voting portal. Swiss Post is implementing this proposal, and the hacker received a reward of 500 francs. The beta version of Swiss Post’s e-voting system has been tested by global experts since early 2021. E-voting allows voters to participate in votes and elections electronically. Eligible voters who can use e-voting receive the voting or electoral materials by letter mail, and, in turn, also obtain the individual security codes for electronic voting. They can register on the e-voting platform of their canton and vote or cast a ballot electronically. All information transmitted during the vote is anonymized and protected with end-to-end encryption. Only the cantonal electoral authorities can analyse the results in the electronic ballot box. At no point can inferences be made about individual voters from the votes cast. During the intrusion test, ethical hackers tried out the vote casting process on the voting portal using sample voting cards. The intrusion test gave ethical hackers the opportunity to target the e-voting infrastructure for the first time – in other words, the e-voting system’s outer protective shield. The hackers also tried out the vote casting process on the voting portal using sample voting cards. This was exactly the same procedure that would be used for elections and votes. Findings are classified at four levels of severity: low, medium, high or critical. During the intrusion test no findings classified as medium, high or critical were received or confirmed. After verification, Swiss Post was only able to confirm one of two findings received. This was classified as “low”. The finding did not concern any security-relevant aspects, but will help to streamline processes on the voting portal. Swiss Post is implementing this proposal, and the hacker received a reward of 500 francs.
Another independent verification on behalf of the Confederation
The completion of the intrusion test is another step towards providing Switzerland with a secure e-voting system. In parallel to the ongoing testing by hackers, independent verification on behalf of the Confederation is also taking place. Experts are tasked with investigating whether the system meets the requirements set out in the legal bases. The first evaluation report was published in April 2022, and Swiss Post has since improved its system. The evoting system is currently being analysed by independent experts appointed by the Confederation. Swiss Post plans to make its new e- voting system available for use by interested cantons during the course of 2023.
Source : https://www.post.ch/en/about-us/media/press-releases/2022/hackers-put-e-voting-system-to-the-test
5.DPD UK supports ground-breaking WWF seagrass restoration project September 28, 2022
Seagrass Ocean Rescue programme to help re-establish seagrass meadows in UK coastal waters and help capture hundreds of tonnes of carbon each year.
Parcel delivery firm DPD UK has partnered with leading independent conservation organisation World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to support the charity’s ground-breaking seagrass restoration project – Seagrass Ocean Rescue. The Project aims to help restore 15% of seagrass meadows across the UK by 2030, to capture and store hundreds of tonnes of carbon each year and help play a role in the UK reaching its carbon emission targets. Globally seagrass has been found to be more effective at absorbing and storing carbon than tropical rainforests. However, these sensitive seabed habitats are at risk from a variety of factors, including disease, pollution and physical disturbance from human activities.
In addition, planting seagrass meadows can significantly enhance the biodiversity and health of the UK’s seas and coastal ecosystems. DPD UK has donated £40,000 from the firm’s innovative Eco Fund to help support phase two of the programme in The Solent. The work between now and 2024 will include working in partnership with government agencies on ecological field trials on best planting methodologies, seagrass restoration, alongside community and stakeholder engagement and the delivery of innovative educational programmes. DPD’s Eco Fund is part of the company’s wide-ranging sustainability programme and is funded solely by the firm’s circular economy initiatives. Plastic shrink wrap used throughout the operation is broken down, and then recycled to create new shrink wrap. The money generated from this, along with the recycling of wooden pallets, goes straight into the Eco Fund to fund sustainable projects benefiting the environment.
Ricardo Zanre, Ocean Restoration Programme Manager at WWF-UK commented;
“We’re thrilled that DPD UK has chosen to donate £40,000 towards our Seagrass Ocean Rescue project in The Solent. Thanks to this support we’re able to deliver our groundbreaking restoration project, trialing the latest seagrass planting methodologies and building towards our long-term aim, which is to see 15% of seagrass meadows restored across the UK by 2030. “Seagrass is an incredible flowering marine plant which can absorb carbon up to 35 times faster than a tropical rainforest, it’s vital that we continue to restore these ecosystems that also provide important habitat that supports biodiversity, including important UK fisheries, so that we can create a future where people and nature can thrive together. Thank you to DPD UK for playing a part in making this happen.”
Tim Jones, Director of Marketing, Communications & Sustainability, DPD UK commented;
“This is a fabulous project and something we are very proud to be involved in. At DPD, our aim is to be the most sustainable parcel delivery company in the UK and that means running an ambitious programme to transform our own operation as well as working with those organisations able to directly protect and enhance the ecosystems we are all reliant on.”
Earlier this year, DPD UK announced a four-year partnership with Forestry England to plant and restore woodland across England to tackle climate change and create positive benefits for local wildlife and communities. The partnership will focus on four separate woodland sites where DPD support will enable Forestry England to plant trees to create new woodland areas and carry out work restoring valuable established woodlands. Details on all of DPD’s sustainability initiatives can be found on its dedicated DPD green website and include plans to have over 3,000 electric vehicles on the road in the UK this year and 5,000 by 2023, when it will be delivering to 30 towns and cities on all-electric vehicles only.
About DPD UK
DPD UK was awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2015 in the Innovation category, for its unique one-hour delivery service, Predict. In 2018, DPD opened the UK’s first all-electric parcel delivery depot in Westminster. DPD currently has over 2,100 EVs on the road in the UK and has announced plans to deliver to 30 of the largest towns and cities in the UK with zero and low-emission delivery means by 2023. In July 2021, Oxford became DPD’s first all-electric city in the UK. Details of all of DPD’s sustainability initiatives can be found on its dedicated green website: https://green.dpd.co.uk/ DPD UK is a member of DPDgroup, the largest parcel delivery network in Europe. DPDgroup is the parcel delivery network of GeoPost, a holding company owned by France’s La Poste. The company operates more than 10,000 vehicles from 84 locations and delivers over 400 million parcels a year.
Source : https://www.dpd.com/group/en/news/dpd-uk-teams-up-with-world-wide-fund-for-nature