05-Dec-2007

Express delivery giant TNT has further enhanced its 'green' credentials after gaining an acclaimed environmental standard at the first attempt.

The ISO14001 accreditation - assessed by the highly-respected Lloyds Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) - is an official acknowledgement that TNT, is making significant strides towards reducing its carbon footprint - CO2 emissions.

TNT locations up and down the country were involved in the critical examination processes, with assessors conducting checks on the company's environmental management activities. These included waste reduction and recycling, fuel efficiency, environmental training, pollution control and energy reduction.

Tom Bell, Managing Director of TNT Express Services UK & Ireland, said: "This is a tremendous achievement for the business. We are the only express and logistics operator to achieve this certification on a company-wide basis, and the first to hold both ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 (Health & Safety) standards at the same time. 

Sorted - Director of Health, Safety and Environmental Neil Griffiths (left) checks through recyclable material at TNT's vehicle maintenance unit with general labourers Darren Evans, centre, and Karl Beadman

"The LRQA assessment teams were extremely impressed with the levels of preparation, attention to detail and the high standard of professionalism demonstrated by TNT".

In August this year, TNT announced its own global programme to reduce its impact on the environment entitled, Planet me . The ISO 14001accreditation is just one example of how TNT is demonstrating its commitment to helping preserve the surroundings in which it operates.

Tom added: "We are the UK's leading business-to-business express delivery company not only in commercial terms but also on environmental issues. I am delighted that we are the first in our sector to achieve ISO 14001accreditation across the whole of our operation in the country."