Browsing: sustainability

With more places and platforms than ever to buy second-hand and the refurbished market growing by 17% each year[1], it’s no surprise more people are turning to cheaper, more sustainable ways to shop. To find out how people are using second-hand shopping to furnish their homes, from what they’re buying and why, to how they’re getting it all home, temporary van insurance experts Tempcover surveyed 2,000 UK adults who’ve bought second-hand furniture[2]. Budget First: High Prices Drive Brits to Buy Second-Hand Furniture The top reason people turn to second-hand furniture is because new furniture is too expensive, with 46% citing cost as…

Stock Spirits Group has unveiled a comprehensive Sustainability Strategy aimed at significantly reducing its environmental impact and strengthening its commitment to responsible business practices. As part of this initiative, the company has pledged to cut its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% and its Scope 3 emissions by at least 20% by 2030. This strategy is anchored in three key pillars: People, Planet, and Processes, and is closely aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The announcement comes as consumers increasingly demand sustainable products and practices, particularly in the face of pressing global challenges such…

In a significant stride towards sustainable transport, Volvo Trucks and global logistics giant DSV have signed a landmark agreement for the delivery of 300 electric heavy trucks. This deal, one of the largest commercial orders for Volvo’s electric trucks to date, positions DSV as one of the leading companies in Europe with a substantial fleet of electric heavy-duty vehicles. A Move Towards Greener Logistics DSV, a global leader in the transport and logistics sector, is accelerating its transition to more sustainable operations on roads across Europe. The company, which daily operates thousands of trucks to transport goods worldwide, is increasingly…