It’s our obligation to behave ethically towards global, social, economic and environmental issues. As a business we ensure that the decisions we make and the actions we take are consistent with the behaviors of an environmentally conscious company. We’re committed to dealing with suppliers that are reducing the impact on the environment while continuing to provide optimal freight services. We have introduced the following key points and practice these, and others every day:
- Actively promoting recycling both internally and amongst our clients and suppliers
- Minimising waste by evaluating operations and ensuring they are as efficient as possible
- Sourcing and promoting product ranges to minimise the environmental impact of both production and distribution
- Meeting or exceeding all the environmental legislation that relates to the Company
- Promoting environmental awareness among our employees and encouraging them to work in an environmentally responsible manner
- Training and educating our employees about environmental issues that may affect their work
- Purchasing and using environmentally responsible products
- Transport Direct Australia is involved in a Carbon Offset Program, purchasing carbon credits from the Carbon Neutral Charitable Foundation
- Transport Direct Australia support Earthwatch, a charitable foundation that funds environmental research which has a tangible positive impact on the environment