Brambles’ story of action
Summary
Brambles has reduced its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 47% since 2010 and is pursuing a 1.5ºC aligned science-based target for its global supply chain. The company's sustainability goals include achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2025, implementing a 'two-for-one' tree planting commitment to increase carbon sequestration, and transitioning to 100% recycled or upcycled plastic waste by 2030. Additionally, Brambles advocates for policy incentives to decarbonize the commercial vehicle sector through electrification and hydrogen technology.
Key insights
- Brambles reduced its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 47% between 2010 and 2018, primarily through energy efficiency projects and the adoption of renewable electricity.
- The company has set several targets for 2025 and 2030, including using 100% renewable electricity by 2025, sending zero product materials to landfills, and reaching 100% recycled or upcycled plastic waste by 2030.
- Brambles is implementing a regenerative forestry model where two trees are grown sustainably for every tree the company requires, aiming to increase biodiversity and carbon sequestration.
- Brambles advocates for government policies to accelerate the decarbonization of commercial vehicles, specifically calling for R&D incentives for hydrogen and electrification, a phase-out of fossil-fueled vehicles, and public investment in charging and refueling infrastructure.
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- Leonard, L. (2021). Brambles’ story of action. We Mean Business Coalition. https://www.wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/blog/brambles-story-of-action/
- Chicago
- Leonard, Lucy. Brambles’ story of action. We Mean Business Coalition, 2021. https://www.wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/blog/brambles-story-of-action/.
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- {{cite report |last1=Leonard |first1=Lucy |title=Brambles’ story of action |publisher=We Mean Business Coalition |date=21 September 2021 |url=https://www.wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/blog/brambles-story-of-action/ |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
- BibTeX
- @techreport{leonard2021brambles, author = {Leonard, Lucy}, title = {{Brambles’ story of action}}, institution = {We Mean Business Coalition}, year = {2021}, month = sep, url = {https://www.wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/blog/brambles-story-of-action/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }
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