LWC and Asahi have achieved 65.2 fewer tonnes of CO₂e used for deliveries , 62.5k fewer miles driven , as well as 368 fewer deliveries following a sustainable delivery partnership.
Launched in July 2024, the initiative encouraged LWC depot teams across England and Wales to place fewer but larger orders, ensuring deliveries were as productive and efficient as possible.
Depot teams achieved a 38% increase in full truck deliveries to LWC depots, ensuring vehicles were loaded to capacity and journeys were as productive as possible. In recognition of these efforts, Asahi ‘awarded’ 3,990 trees which will be planted through its partnership with Thames21.
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Lyndsey DeOliveira, sustainability manager at LWC, commented: “This initiative is a clear example of what can be achieved when the supply chain works together. Sustainability isn’t something that sits with one business or one team, it’s a shared responsibility. By collaborating with Asahi UK and engaging our nationwide depot teams, we’ve shown that operational changes can deliver real environmental impact. Planting these trees is a tangible outcome of that effort, and it’s a reminder that every decision we make – from how we plan deliveries to how we celebrate success plays a role in protecting the planet.
“We’re proud of what’s been achieved and thankful for the opportunity to work alongside like-minded partners like Asahi who share our passion and commitment to doing better for people and planet.”
Izzy Ashman, sustainability manager at Asahi UK, commented: “Tackling Scope 3 emissions is a complex challenge, and this collaboration with LWC demonstrates what’s possible when two businesses share the same ambition. By thinking differently about our logistics, we’ve been able to make real reductions in road miles and carbon emissions, showing that operational excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand. These kinds of practical, creative solutions move us closer to our goal of reaching Net Zero by 2040 across our entire value chain and demonstrate the real impact of collective action.”
