More and more, businesses are waking up to the important role corporate climate accountability plays in the global quest for sustainability. Soon, voluntary practices — like reporting greenhouse gas emissions — will be made mandatory for public corporations. The United States’ disclosure rule issued in March of 2024 puts us aside Europe, Brazil, Nigeria, New Zealand, and others, in a fight for corporate responsibility and transparency.
While calling out businesses that don’t adhere to sustainability practices is essential, so is acknowledging the innovative and inspirational changes responsible businesses are making. In this light, we’re highlighting the efforts of our Canadian delivery partner, Purolator, in their mission to become the greenest courier in Canada.
Why Did Wasserstrom Partner With Purolator?
Wasserstrom is proud to have partnered with Purolator, a company renowned for its exceptional sustainability initiatives. As we ship thousands of deliveries to Canada annually, we can confidently assure our customers that these shipments contribute to the preservation of natural resources. By selecting partners that exemplify corporate responsibility, we align ourselves with our customers’ values and goals.
We are committed to leading the way in sustainable logistics, working with companies that offer environmentally conscious shipping solutions. Every choice, no matter how small, contributes to shaping our world and the future. By making conscious decisions that prioritize sustainability, we collectively create a better tomorrow. Remember, your choices matter.
A Greener World, Delivered
Purolator is a leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, delivering packages to, from, and within Canada.
As sustainability trailblazers, Purolator became the first Canadian courier to invest in environmentally friendly transport options with their transition to hybrid-electric vehicles back in 2005. In 2020, Purolator launched fully electric, low-speed vehicles and e-bikes to reduce its carbon footprint and provide greater fleet flexibility in densely packed cities.
Then, in 2021, Purolator was the first courier company to launch national fully-electric curbside-delivery trucks enabling them to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an impressive 24 metric tons (52,911 pounds) per year, per vehicle.
In 2023, 80 new, all-electric trucks were deployed across three pilot terminals including the Ford E-Transit™, Motiv Power Systems EPIC4, and the GM BrightDrop Zevo 600. But their progress didn’t stop there. Purolator went further by increasing the number of foot couriers to enable lower-carbon, last-mile deliveries and lowered the amount of fuel they consumed by digitizing and optimizing courier routes.
Green from the Inside Out
Aside from vehicles, Purolator has also greened their corporate offices and terminals, incorporating sustainable design features, energy-efficient equipment, low-flow fixtures, and on-site waste sorting, recycling, and compacting to divert waste from landfills.
Along with many partnerships such as Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), the Urban Delivery Solutions Initiative (UDSI), they joined the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Net- Zero Council. The Council consists of over 20 Canadian businesses committed to decarbonizing their operations by 2050.
The above is just a sample of the sustainability achievements Purolator has made. Over the last six decades, Purolator has grown from a company of two employees to recently launching 2024’s “Delivering the Future” growth and innovation strategy, which includes major investments in environmental sustainability.
Purolator’s 2030 Sustainability Goals
Now, Purolator is focused on greening their fleet to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 42% and electrify 60% of their last-mile delivery vehicles by 2030. Their priorities also include:
- Investing in low-carbon technologies
- Optimizing operations to reduce fuel use
- Integrating clean fuels
- Deploying zero-emission vehicles
Future-focused thinking has always been one of Purolator’s strengths and their new initiative is no different. Their ambitious, science-based 2030 goals will put them on the path to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
A Model for Corporate Sustainability
Purolator’s dedication to sustainability is a fantastic example for other corporations seeking to boost their environmental responsibility programs. Their continual innovation and commitment to ambitious goals highlights the power of proactive leadership in achieving a greener future. Businesses can not only be compliant, but truly lead the charge in upending our global climate crisis.
