Planet Me
Of the many challenges currently facing mankind, climate change represents perhaps the single biggest threat to our continued existence. It is one that requires a shared response, with all of us acting in unison to halt this phenomenon and its destructive and disruptive effects.
TNT has recognized the urgency of the matter, and has responded by introducing the Planet Me programme, which constitutes further evidence of TNT’s commitment to going about its business in a responsible way.
Launched in 2006, Planet Me aims to cut CO2 emission, which is thought to be the main cause of global warming. To this end, a dual approach has been developed, whereby TNT seeks to:
- minimize the impact of its operations on the environment, and
- educate TNT employees and encourage them to take energy-saving measures at home.
The programme takes a holistic approach to CO2 reduction, covering TNT’s main CO2-producing assets and activities:
- operational vehicles
- aviation
- buildings
- procurement
- green investment
- partnering with customers
- business travel
- company cars
The main focus is on TNT’s operational CO2 footprint in the three key emissions categories (highlighted in bold). The objective is to continuously reduce carbon dependence and CO2 production in these categories, resulting in improved CO2 efficiency.
Planet Me is different in that it goes way beyond merely complying with existing environmental legislation. The innovative nature of the Planet Me project has been widely recognized, which has proved beneficial to TNT’s reputation.
To read all about TNT’s corporate responsibility strategy and CO2 performance, please consult our dedicated corporate responsibility report.