We’re proud to play our part in building a more sustainable and greener future by setting science-based targets to reduce our carbon emissions.
As a global leader in vehicle remarketing and recycling, Copart has always been committed to environmental sustainability.
From our inception in 1982, we’ve played a critical role in the automotive circular economy as the key intermediary enabling the recycling and reuse of automobiles and automotive parts, while facilitating access to transportation all around the world.
Earlier this year we committed to The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), joining more than 3,000 businesses that are working to reduce their emissions.
Setting science-based targets provides Copart with a clearly defined pathway towards reducing our emissions in line with the Paris Agreement goals.
Copart is part of the ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’ campaign, a group of companies that are playing their part to help halve global emissions by 2030.
We have committed to the SBTi Net-Zero Standard and have set robust targets and actions to reduce our emissions over the next 5-10 years.
Just some of the initiatives helping us to achieve this, as part of our Plan-Net-Zero sustainability strategy, include:
- The continued expansion of UK recycling and green parts capabilities, including the launch of our Copart Recycling brand and our acquisition of Hills Salvage & Recycling – The Green Parts Specialist.
- Company-wide roll out of the Carbon Literacy Project training programme.
- Increased energy efficiency through smart technologies and innovative green solutions.
- Our partnership with HGVC, the first and only UK driver training provider to offer carbon neutral training.
- An ongoing sustainability refurbishment programme to upgrade and replace our offices to ensure they are energy-efficient and constructed responsibly.
- The introduction of more outside green spaces to our locations to improve air quality, encourage nature, and reduce our carbon footprint.
- An ongoing fleet replacement and expansion programme to provide Euro VI compliancy and lower mileage, fuel consumption, and emissions.
We’re excited about making further meaningful and measurable changes as we continue on our Plan-Net-Zero journey towards a greener future!