Rhenus Home Delivery UK confirms Planet Mark certification for environmental excellence

Rhenus Home Delivery UK (RHD UK), part of global logistics leader Rhenus Logistics, has confirmed it has received Planet Mark certification for its central distribution centre in Magna Park, Lutterworth, Leicestershire. This significant milestone underscores the company’s unwavering dedication to environmental stewardship and sustainability.

Planet Mark certification, launched in 2013 by CEO Steve Malkin and backed by the Eden Project, is awarded to businesses taking proactive measures in transitioning to a net-zero world in reducing carbon emissions and creating operational efficiencies, while simultaneously delivering exceptional products and services.

The certification follows the opening of RHD UK at the Leicestershire site in 2022.

The new site measures 258,000 square total feet and has 126 bay doors.Emissions reduction measures introduced by RHD UK include the launch ofpaperless processing and on-site third-party space storage optimisation.

“As a company deeply rooted in sustainability, RHD UK integrates environmental responsibility across all aspects of our business, proactively reducing our carbon footprint and fostering continuous enhancements,” said Gavin Boden, sales director, RHD UK.  “This achievement would not have been possible without the invaluable contributions of our hard–working employees and stakeholders.”

With almost 20 years of UK experience, Rhenus Home Delivery UK (RHD UK) offers an industry-leading, exemplary two-person last-mile delivery service, consistently recognised for its excellence.

Expertise includes last-mile delivery, warehousing and dedicated shipment. Since opening, RHD UK has gone from strength to strength thanks to the efficiency of its operational procedures and consistent levels of service.