Client Overview

UKP Worldwide is a logistics and supply chain management company committed to providing innovative solutions for their clients. With a diverse range of services, UKP Worldwide aims to enhance efficiency while maintaining high standards of sustainability.

Challenge

UKP Worldwide faced increasing pressure from stakeholders to demonstrate their sustainability credentials. As a logistics provider, the company was aware of the significant environmental impact of its operations and the need to align with sustainability expectations from clients and consumers. However, they lacked a comprehensive understanding of their carbon emissions and the necessary strategies to improve their sustainability performance.

Solution

We partnered with UKP Worldwide to develop a tailored sustainability strategy that aligns with their business goals. The approach included:

1. Carbon Emissions Assessment: Conducted a thorough analysis of UKP Worldwide’s carbon footprint, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, to identify key areas for improvement.

2. Bespoke Carbon Calculator: Developed a custom carbon calculator that enables UKP Worldwide to calculate their Scope 3 emissions independently. This tool empowers the company to track and manage emissions effectively as their operations evolve.

3. Materiality Assessment and Workshop: Integrated a materiality assessment with a hands-on workshop that engaged stakeholders in identifying sustainability priorities and expectations. This collaborative approach ensured the strategy resonated with UKP’s clients and consumers.

4. Sustainability Strategy Development: Created a bespoke sustainability strategy that outlined actionable goals, initiatives, and metrics to measure progress. This strategy focused on reducing emissions, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving transparency.

5. Microsite Development: Collaborated closely with UKP Worldwide's design team to create an engaging microsite. This platform effectively showcases the company’s sustainability initiatives, achievements, and goals, providing stakeholders with easy access to information and updates.

6. Impact Reporting Framework: Developed a framework for regular impact reporting, enabling UKP Worldwide to communicate their sustainability achievements to stakeholders effectively.

Results

Enhanced Stakeholder Engagement: UKP Worldwide was able to articulate their sustainability commitments clearly, improving relationships with clients and consumers.

Measurable Impact: The carbon emissions assessment and subsequent strategy implementation led to a significant reduction in emissions, positioning UKP Worldwide as a responsible logistics company.

Increased Competitive Advantage: By adopting a proactive approach to sustainability, UKP Worldwide gained a competitive edge to attract new clients who prioritise environmentally responsible partners.

Improved Visibility: The newly developed microsite served as a valuable tool for communicating sustainability efforts, enhancing the company's brand reputation and engagement with stakeholders.

Empowered Self-Management: The bespoke carbon calculator enabled UKP Worldwide to independently calculate their Scope 3 emissions, providing them with greater control and insights into their sustainability performance.

Conclusion

The collaboration between Reasonably Sustainable and UKP Worldwide illustrates the importance of tailored sustainability strategies in today’s business landscape. By empowering UKP Worldwide to understand and manage their environmental impact, this partnership has met stakeholder expectations and prepared UKP Wordldwide for ongoing improvements in sustainability performance.

‘Reasonably Sustainable unravelled our complex carbon emissions calculations and helped us develop a net zero strategy.’

Lee Bucktrout, CEO, UKP WORLDWIDE