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Environmental – Social – Governance

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Committed to sustainable logistics, for Ireland and beyond

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At Network International we are transitioning every part of our operations, from the vehicles we run, to the culture we build, towards a more sustainable future. Here's where we stand.

Key Milestones

A snapshot of what we've achieved, what we're working on, and where we're headed.

LED

Full LED lighting installed across all facilities.

COMPLETED

1,000's

Plastic bottles removed from daily operations.

COMPLETED

Solar

Panels installed across our Dublin depot.

COMPLETED

2026

Introduction of ISCC Certified HVO to fleet.

COMPLETED

2030

Fully electric vehicle fleet goal.

Goal

Environmental Factors

Our environmental programme targets four key areas: fleet decarbonisation, energy efficiency, plastic reduction, and biodiversity.

  • Fleet Decarbonisation

    Emissions · Transport

    - Transitioning diesel fleet to hybrid & biofuel
    Achieved
    - Fully electric vehicle fleet
    Target: 2030
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  • Energy & Buildings

    Electricity · Carbon

    - Full LED lighting rollout across all facilities
    completed
    - Solar panels generating on-site energy
    completed
    - Motion-activated lighting installed
    in-progress
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  • Plastic Reduction

    Waste · Circular Economy

    - Sustainable water stations with reusable bottles introduced
    Thousands of plastic bottles removed from circulation
    - Staff education campaign on plastic reduction
    completed
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  • Bio-diversity

    Ecosystems · Pollinators

    - Native planting to support bee activity on site
    completed
    - Supporting local pollinator corridors and food supply chains
    active
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Our Environmental Roadmap

Our progress from 2023 through to our 2030 target.

Year

Initiative

Status

2023

LED lighting, water stations, biodiversity

Completed

2024-2026

Solar panels, motion lighting, hybrid fleet

In progress

2030

Full electric fleet

Upcoming

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Social FActors

We are committed to building a workplace where differences are celebrated, and every employee feels they belong.

  • Diversity

    Embracing differences across race, gender, age, ability, and background because more perspectives lead to better outcomes.

  • Equity

    Ensuring our processes are impartial and provide equal opportunities for every individual in our organisation.

  • Inclusion

    Building a culture where every employee feels valued, supported, and free to be themselves at work.

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Photo by Tanushree Rao on Unsplash

Governance Factors

At Network International, good governance means holding ourselves accountable not just to our clients, but to our people, our community, and the planet. We review our Gender Pay Gap analysis annually and are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical business practice across our supply chain. As our ESG programme matures, we are working towards formal sustainability reporting and additional third-party accreditations such as EcoVadis which we now hold. Governance is the foundation that makes our environmental and social commitments credible, and we take that responsibility seriously.

Gender Pay Gap Report

View our latest Gender Pay Gap Report.

Gender Pay Gap Report

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