Countries and individuals across the globe are currently experiencing the effects of climate change. We all have a responsibility to engage in sustainable actions that help reduce and slow down the increased speed with which climate change is occurring.
We are mindful as an organization of the impact we have on the environment and have several programs and initiatives in place to help reduce the negative impact our services or actions may have on the environment.
One of BEST’s green initiatives is to be carbon friendly. We partnered with Ostrome, Canada’s leading carbon offset company, to monitor our environmental footprint and help us identify ways to reduce emissions. We have held our Carbon Friendly designation since 2007! This designation shows that we have made significant efforts to reduce our carbon emissions and offset our remaining emissions.
We financially offset our carbon footprint by funding projects that help reduce GHG emissions. Since 2007 we have offset approximately 10,000 tons of CO2e! This is equal to removing 2,175 cars from the road or eliminating 40,446,000 km driven by an average passenger vehicle.
We believe it is our responsibility to consider the immediate and long-term effects of our decisions on the environment. Therefore, we are proud of our Carbon Friendly designation and plan to uphold it For a Cleaner World.