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TNT outlines carbon positive strategy at 4th CSR Summit in Mid East

  • United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, June 26 - 2007 at 12:16
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TNT Express, one of the world's leading B2B express delivery company, has outlined its carbon positive strategies at this week's 4th CSR Summit, the most innovative and groundbreaking event in the Middle East dedicated to Corporate Social Responsibility, in Dubai.

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  • Patrick speaking at the 4th CSR Summit in Dubai.
    Patrick speaking at the 4th CSR Summit in Dubai.
Addressing delegates from over 20 countries, Mike Patrick, Director of CSR, TNT Express said that there is a need for regional corporations to implement and integrate a sustainable and environmental stewardship programme into their CSR strategy to combat climate change.

"Social responsibility is an integral part of the way that we do our business at TNT and we try to be mindful of our commitment to our people, stakeholders and the world around us," said Patrick.

"TNT's main target is to reduce CO2 emissions and we will achieve our goal through a number of ways, including developing eco-friendly products for our customers, best in class operational vehicles, energy efficient buildings, cutting down on business travel by 30%, as well developing and implementing a sustainable aviation strategy with measures that continuously reduce our emissions."


Patrick adds that TNT has already taken steps to implement the International Environmental Management certificate, ISO 14001, in each of its locations by end of 2007, which in some countries has already reduced paper costs by 80%, electricity costs by 15% and recycling costs by 10%.

"Our strategy reflects our ambition of being a leading global network services company. Since social responsibility is an integral part of our business, we have a similar ambition where it concerns our impact on society and the environment," added Patrick.

TNT was also recently awarded the prestigious ISO 14001, for its businesses in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE and holds the SA 8000 certification, the standard for improving working conditions.
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About TNT's express division

TNT's express division is one of the world's leading business to business express delivery services providers. It delivers 4.1 million parcels, documents and pieces of freight a week to over 200 countries using its network of over 1,200 depots, hubs and sortation centres. The division operates over 23,400 road vehicles and 44 aircraft and has the biggest door-to-door air and road express delivery infrastructure in Europe.

TNT's express division employs over 54,000 staff worldwide (as per the end of 2006). It is the first organisation to have achieved global recognition as an Investor in People. The division reported revenue of € 6.01 billion in 2006. The operating income was € 580 million, up 21.8 % compared to 2005. Visit the TNT express division online: http://www.tnt.com/express

TNT provides businesses and consumers worldwide with an extensive range of services for their mail and express delivery needs. Headquartered in the Netherlands, TNT offers efficient network infrastructures in Europe and Asia and is expanding operations worldwide to maximize its network performance. TNT serves more than 200 countries and employs around 159,000 people. Over 2006, TNT reported €10.1 billion in revenues and an operating income of €1,276 million. TNT N.V. is publicly listed on the stock exchanges of Amsterdam and New York. TNT recognizes its social responsibility, and has formed partnerships with the United Nations World Food Programme and the United Nations Environmental Programme to fight hunger and pollution in the world.

For further information please contact:
Sabrina Pinto
Marketing Coordinator
TNT Express Gulf Commercial and Marketing Department
Tel : +971 4 2109620
Fax : +971 4 2949615

or

Sarada Chellam
MCS/Action, PO Box 20970, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +9714 390 2960; fax; +9714 390 8161

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