Copart sets itself science-based targets

Copart has announced it has set science-based targets to reduce carbon emissions throughout its operations.

Earlier this year the UK’s leading vehicle salvage and remarking company joined more than 3,000 other businesses that have committed to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has provided it with a clearly defined pathway towards reducing emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.

The SBTi Net-Zero Standard sets a series of robust targets that Copart must meet in the next decade and to achieve these goals, and as part of its own Plan-Net-Zero strategy, the company has already introduced a number of initiatives.

It is continuing to expand its recycling and green parts capabilities, supported by the acquisition of Hills Salvage & Recycling – The Green Parts Specialist. Further, it has introduced a company-wide roll out of the Carbon Literacy Project training programme and introducing smart technologies and green solutions to increase energy efficiency.

It is also delivering carbon neutral training through its partnership with HGVC, and is carrying out an ongoing sustainability refurbishment programme of its offices.

Copart is also evolving its fleet with to provide Euro VI compliancy, and has introduced more green spaces around sits to improve air quality.

Meanwhile, Copart is also part of the ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’ campaign, a conglomerate of companies aiming to help halve global emissions by 2030.

The company said, “We’re excited about making further meaningful and measurable changes as we continue on our Plan-Net-Zero journey towards a greener future.”