GXO and Greene King Partnership Turbocharges Operational Sustainability
GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) and Greene King have announced significant sustainability achievements from their partnership that began in 2012. The collaboration has yielded impressive results in fleet decarbonization and waste reduction.
Key achievements include: elimination of 160,000 journeys annually through optimized reverse logistics, 10% improvement in fuel efficiency in 2024, and recycling of over 16,000 tonnes of waste including 2.7 million litres of cooking oil. The partnership's initiatives led to 50% reduction in energy consumption during deliveries through refrigerated trailer modifications.
The companies have also made significant social impact, with 240,000 meals donated to charities in 2024 and their Tub2Pub campaign collecting 240,000 confectionery tubs, raising over £10,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) e Greene King hanno annunciato importanti risultati di sostenibilità dalla loro partnership avviata nel 2012. La collaborazione ha prodotto notevoli progressi nel decarbonizzare la flotta e nel ridurre i rifiuti.
I principali risultati includono: eliminazione di 160.000 viaggi annuali grazie a una logistica inversa ottimizzata, miglioramento del 10% dell’efficienza del carburante nel 2024 e il riciclo di oltre 16.000 tonnellate di rifiuti, inclusi 2,7 milioni di litri di olio da cucina. Le iniziative della partnership hanno portato a riduzione del 50% dei consumi energetici durante le consegne tramite modifiche al semirimorchio frigorifero.
Le aziende hanno inoltre registrato un significativo impatto sociale, con 240.000 pasti donati a enti benefici nel 2024 e la loro campagna Tub2Pub ha raccolto 240.000 contenitori di caramelle, contribuendo con oltre 10.000£ a Macmillan Cancer Support.
GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) y Greene King han anunciado importantes logros de sostenibilidad de su asociación iniciada en 2012. La colaboración ha generado resultados notables en descarbonización de la flota y reducción de residuos.
Entre los logros destacan: eliminación de 160.000 viajes anuales gracias a una logística inversa optimizada, un 10% de mejora en la eficiencia del combustible en 2024 y el reciclaje de más de 16.000 toneladas de residuos, incluidos 2,7 millones de litros de aceite de cocina. Las iniciativas de la asociación llevaron a una reducción del 50% del consumo de energía durante las entregas mediante modificaciones en el tráiler refrigerado.
Las empresas también han generado un impacto social significativo, con 240.000 comidas donadas a beneficencias en 2024 y su campaña Tub2Pub recolectando 240.000 envases de confitería, recaudando más de £10,000 para Macmillan Cancer Support.
GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO)와 Greene King은 2012년 시작된 파트너십에서 지속 가능성 측면의 중요한 성과를 발표했습니다. 협력은 차량의 탈탄소화와 폐기물 감소에 있어 인상적인 결과를 만들어냈습니다.
주요 성과로는 최적화된 역물류를 통해 연간 160,000회 이동 제거, 2024년 연료 효율성 10% 향상, 그리고 16,000톤이 넘는 폐기물 재활용이 있습니다(조리용 기름 270만 리터 포함). 파트너십의 이니셔티브로 인해 냉동 트레일러 개조를 통한 배송 에너지 사용 50% 감소가 달성되었습니다.
또한 두 회사는 2024년에 자선단체에 240,000끼의 식사 기부와 Tub2Pub 캠페인을 통해 240,000개의 과자 용기를 모금하여 Macmillan Cancer Support에 1만 파운드를 초과 기부하는 등 사회적 영향도 크게 미쳤습니다.
GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) et Greene King ont annoncé des avancées majeures en matière de durabilité issues de leur partenariat commencé en 2012. La collaboration a donné des résultats impressionnants dans la décarbonation de la flotte et la réduction des déchets.
Parmi les réalisations clés figurent : l’élimination de 160 000 trajets annuels grâce à une logistique inverse optimisée, une amélioration de 10% de l’efficacité énergétique en 2024 et le recyclage de plus de 16 000 tonnes de déchets, dont 2,7 millions de litres d’huile de cuisson. Les initiatives du partenariat ont permis une réduction de 50% de la consommation d’énergie lors des livraisons grâce à des modifications des remorques réfrigérées.
Les entreprises ont également eu un impact social important, avec 240 000 repas offerts à des associations caritatives en 2024 et leur campagne Tub2Pub ayant collecté 240 000 bocaux de confiseries, levant plus de 10 000 £ pour Macmillan Cancer Support.
GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) und Greene King haben bedeutende Nachhaltigkeitserfolge aus ihrer Partnerschaft bekannt gegeben, die 2012 begann. Die Zusammenarbeit hat bemerkenswerte Ergebnisse bei der Flottenentkohlung und Abfallreduzierung erzielt.
Zu den wichtigsten Ergebnissen gehören: jährliche Eliminierung von 160.000 Fahrten durch optimierte Rückwärtslogistik, 10%-ige Verbesserung der Kraftstoffeffizienz im Jahr 2024 und das Recycling von über 16.000 Tonnen Abfällen, einschließlich 2,7 Millionen Litern Speiseöl. Die Initiativen der Partnerschaft führten zu einer 50%-igen Reduktion des Energieverbrauchs bei Lieferungen durch Modifikationen am Kühlauflieger.
Die Unternehmen haben außerdem eine signifikante soziale Auswirkung erzielt, mit 240.000 Mahlzeiten, die 2024 an Wohltätigkeitsorganisationen gespendet wurden und ihrer Tub2Pub-Kampagne, die 240.000 Süßigkeitenbehälter sammelte und über £10.000 für Macmillan Cancer Support einbrachte.
GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) و Greene King أعلنا عن إنجازات كبيرة في الاستدامة من شراكتهما التي بدأت في 2012. التعاون أفضى إلى نتائج ملحوظة في خفض الانبعاثات من الأسطول وتقليل النفايات.
تشمل الإنجازات الرئيسية: إزالة 160,000 رحلة سنوياً من خلال لوجستيات عكسية محسّنة، تحسن كفاءة الوقود بنسبة 10% في 2024، وإعادة تدوير أكثر من 16,000 طن من النفايات بما في ذلك 2.7 مليون لتر من زيت الطهي. أدت مبادرات الشراكة إلى خفض استهلاك الطاقة بنسبة 50% أثناء التوصيل من خلال تعديلات على مقطورة مبردة.
كما حققت الشركتان تأثيراً اجتماعياً بارزاً، حيث تم توفير 240,000 وجبة للجمعيات الخيرية في 2024 وت_campaign Tub2Pub_ جمع 240,000 علبة حلوى، وجمع أكثر من 10,000 جنيه إسترليني لصالح Macmillan Cancer Support.
GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) 与 Greene King 宣布其自2012年开始的伙伴关系在可持续发展方面取得的重要成就。合作在车队脱碳和减少废弃物方面取得了令人瞩目的结果。
主要成就包括：通过优化的逆向物流实现每年消除16万次行程、在2024年实现燃油效率提高10%，以及回收超过16,000吨废弃物（包括270万升厨用油）。伙伴关系的举措使配送过程中的能源消耗降低了50%，这是通过对冷藏拖车的改造实现的。
两家公司在社会层面也产生了显著影响，2024年向慈善机构捐赠了240,000份餐食，他们的Tub2Pub活动回收了240,000个糖果容器，为Macmillan Cancer Support筹集超过1万英镑。
- Elimination of 160,000 journeys annually through optimized logistics
- 10% improvement in fuel efficiency (MPG) in 2024
- 50% reduction in energy consumption in refrigerated trailers
- Recycling of over 16,000 tonnes of waste in 2024
- 240,000 meals donated to charities in 2024
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GXO’s reverse logistics solutions have saved 160,000 journeys annually
GXO and Greene King recycled or repurposed 16,000+ tonnes of waste in 2024
LONDON, U.K., Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, and Greene King, the UK’s leading pub company and brewer, today announced a series of sustainability achievements resulting from their long-standing partnership, which began in 2012, across a range of areas, notably fleet decarbonisation, waste reduction, recycling and community impact.
“When a customer and logistics provider operate as true partners with a shared commitment to sustainability, great results follow,” said Chris Hyde, Managing Director – Food and Drink, GXO UK and Ireland. “GXO’s commitment to environmental sustainability combined with Greene King’s ‘Greene King for Good’ programme have enabled us to deliver tangible benefits, particularly in decarbonisation and waste reduction. We are delighted with these results and look forward to advancing our progress to carbon reduction and waste diversion targets.”
Vance Fairman-Smith, Group Supply Chain Director, Greene King, said: “Our ongoing partnership with GXO is enabling us to drive forward best practices and innovation and adopt a range of environmentally responsible operational measures. By leveraging innovation, technology and best practice to reduce inefficiency and waste within the supply chain, the partnership has enabled us to make progress towards our sustainability targets and create more sustainable supply chain. This is good for our teams, communities, and customers.”
Decarbonising the Supply Chain
Since 2019, GXO and Greene King have reduced carbon intensity (gCO2e/km), thanks to a combination of technology and behavioural change. Key initiatives include:
- A structured driver performance management system, which improved fuel efficiency (MPG) by over
10% in 2024 alone. - Investment in Eco Drive hydro-electric refrigeration technology, reducing fuel use by 2–
4% since 2022. - Over the last 3 years, the companies have installed strip and air curtains in refrigerated trailers, cutting energy consumption by up to
50% during deliveries.
The companies have also trialled biodiesel, HVO, and electric vehicles – including using waste oil from pubs to power vehicles – which can potentially reduce emissions by up to
A Circular Approach to Waste and Recycling
By utilizing GXO’s reverse logistics capabilities and improving material quality, the partnership reduced weekly waste collections, eliminating over 160,000 journeys annually.
In 2024, GXO and Greene King recycled:
- Over 2.7 million litres of used cooking oil
- More than 4,000 tonnes of cardboard
- 250+ tonnes of metal
- 55+ tonnes of plastic
- 9,000+ tonnes of food waste sent to anaerobic digestion
In 2024, Greene King also expanded its recycling efforts to include ink cartridges, batteries, correx boards, and crushed glass in London.
Supporting Communities Through Food and Charity
Beyond recycling, the partnership also prioritised food redistribution. Over
The annual Tub2Pub campaign further demonstrated community impact by encouraging the public to recycle confectionery tubs at Greene King pubs. The initiative collected over 240,000 tubs and raised more than
About GXO Logistics
GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO) is the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider and is positioned to capitalize on the rapid growth of ecommerce, automation and outsourcing. GXO has more than 150,000 team members across more than 1,000 facilities totaling more than 200 million square feet. The company serves the world’s leading blue-chip companies to solve complex logistics challenges with technologically advanced supply chain and ecommerce solutions, at scale and with speed. GXO corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Connecticut. Visit GXO.com for more information and connect with GXO on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
About Greene King
Greene King is the country’s leading pub company and brewer with c.2,600 pubs, restaurants and hotels across England, Wales and Scotland.
At Greene King we are passionate about delivering our purpose to ‘pour happiness into lives’. That’s for our customers, our team, our pub partners, our suppliers and the communities in which we live, operate and serve. Founded in 1799 with offices in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk and Burton on Trent in Staffordshire we employ around 40,000 people across the group with three divisions: Greene King pubs, Destination Brands & Ventures, and Brewing & Brands.
- Greene King pubs: Greene King pubs is our mainstream pub brand located where people and communities come together; pubs enjoyed in cities, towns and villages throughout the country with clear ambition to be “The Nation’s Most Loved Pub Brand”. Pub Partners runs our tenanted and leased pubs business and Hive and Nest franchise pubs.
- Destination Brands & Ventures: Destination Brands is a portfolio of distinct brands which includes Hungry Horse, Chef & Brewer, Farmhouse Inns and Flaming Grill that bring friends and family together, delivering great service, quality and value for money for a range of eating out and drinking occasions. Venture includes Hickory’s, Premium (Crafted Pubs & Metropolitan Pub Company) and Hotels which operate autonomously of Greene King’s managed pub brands.
- Brewing & Brands covers the brewing sides of the business. Quality ales are brewed at the Westgate brewery in Bury St Edmunds and the Belhaven Brewery in Dunbar. Our industry-leading portfolio includes Greene King IPA, Old Speckled Hen, Abbot Ale, Ice Breaker and Belhaven Best and our premium beers, Level Head and Flint Eye, brewed for the modern-day drinker.
- Greene King is embedding more sustainable ways of working across all aspects of the business through an environment and social strategy, supporting our communities and reducing environmental impact. We have a net zero target of 2040 and a near-term target to halve all greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Through our Greene King for Good programme, we are working collaboratively with suppliers and businesses, making operational improvements and offering customers sustainable choices
Media contacts
GXO:
Jack Woodhead
+44 (0)7929104482
jack.woodhead@gxo.com
Greene King:
Sally Bairstow
pressoffice@greeneking.co.uk
Tel: 0345 600 4898
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