Agility, a leading global logistics provider, was awarded recently a carboNZero certification in New Zealand. The carboNZero program enables organizations to measure and offset their carbon emissions, and commit to reducing these emissions in the future and is certified by Landcare Research. “The movement of freight around the globe is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. As an industry we need to recognize this, and take steps to ensure we are actively looking at ways of reducing our carbon footprint”, said Anthony Browne, Agility's New Zealand CEO. “CarboNZero certification is our public commitment to this, and provides our business with a way to make a real difference.” New Zealand Prime Minister, Helen Clark has congratulated Agility on making the move to become carboNZero certified. “The New Zealand government and businesses work hard to ensure Kiwi goods and services are globally competitive, and that we have a strong reputation for being environmentally sustainable. Overseas consumers are increasingly conscious of the role and impact of freight and transport in getting the product to international markets. We want New Zealand products to keep their marketing edge. CarboNZero certification provides a practical solution to this challenge, by offering a positive step to reduce and offset emissions,” Helen Clark said. Agility is the first international freight and logistics provider to achieve carboNZero certification in New Zealand. The certification process has seen the company measuring, managing, reducing and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions arising from its business activities. Agility will purchase carbon credits that have been created in New Zealand through sustainable energy initiatives such as wind farms. In addition to having Agility's New Zealand operations CarboNZero certified, Agility has worked with Landcare to measure the carbon emissions created when their customers move freight internationally by air or sea. It enables Agility to offer their customers the option of a CarboNZero certified service for the movement of cargo to or from any port in the world. The cost of the carbon offset is calculated based on the weight of the shipment, the distance it travels, and the mode of transport chosen - i.e. air, ocean or road. __
