Click on the title below or corresponding apple in the tree to reveal how eCourier delivers a greener future.
From bicycles to the latest zero-emission electric vehicles
We have a growing army of beautifully thick-thighed bicycle couriers and encourage cycle pick-ups wherever possible. In a city with an average traffic speed no greater than a horse and cart, nimbleness is everything. We're also rolling out electric vans and scooters. This doesn't just keep down emissions in the city (we live here too!), it keeps down costs to you, our customer.
Saving the Earth and helping those in need
eCourier invests in carbon-busting projects which have a significant environmental and social impact. After a comprehensive market review in 2009, eCourier switched our investment focus to projects in war-torn regions like Darfur and the Democratic Republic of the Congo where our involvement brings happiness to those most in need.
Investing in Clean Stoves in Darfur and the DRC
eCourier is proud to invest in the Efficient Cook Stoves Project in Darfur, Sudan and the DRC. Poor households in Sudan's remote towns and the North Kivu region of the DRC are unable to afford the high upfront cost of LPG stoves and fuel canisters. We provide microfinance and technical assistance to local women's groups in order to make improved fuels and stoves accessible to poor households.
Unique software hammers down time, distance and fuel use
He was born 'Advanced Information Based Allocation' system, but we christened him 'Larry'. He's at the heart of everything we do, organising our fleet with his enormous brain. He knows exactly where every courier is and keeps abreast of weather and traffic conditions. This means he can allocate the best courier for every job with supersonic efficiency. Anyway, thanks to Larry we're now the fastest courier company in Europe with average pick up times that are much quicker than the competition! But the best thing about this lightening service? More efficient allocation means less fuel consumption, which means less pollution.
Our Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
eCourier aims to reduce carbon emissions and pollution, switch to more eco-friendly practices, and to continue to be the environmental leaders in our field. We aim to be a good citizen and are committed to acting with integrity in our relationship with people and the planet. We are committed to reducing any negative effect upon the environment. Please click here for our full Corporate Social Responsibility policy.
On our way to 40% less carbon emissions by 2009
We want to achieve ISO 14001.In English? Basically it involves reducing carbon emissions by a whopping 40% per delivery and staking a claim as environmental leaders in our field (or car park).Investigating alternative fuels, not least leg-power with our growing army of super-fast cyclists, and improving our already dazzling efficiency levels are now a routine part of our working day.