Ep 246: DPD Ireland sustainability in the last mile and beyond

James Atkinson, Sustainability Programme Manager at DPD Ireland, joins me to discuss: The "free pass" the world gave the delivery sector on emissions during the pandemic Sustainability being about people, planet and profit DPD Ireland's electric delivery vehicle fleet Key developments in electric vans leading to wider adoption in the delivery sector Charging infrastructure for electric delivery vehicles Managing electricity costs and charging as efficiently as possible Solar power, green electricity, and reducing energy consumption in buildings DPD Ireland trialling a CNG truck in linehaul DPD Ireland's urban delivery pilot - including cargo bikes and a bus How sustainable delivery relates to the delivery experience Promoting "green" delivery to consumers E-commerce packaging