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GXO helps Virgin Media O2 cut single use plastic

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GXO Logistics, Inc. has helped Virgin Media O2 reduce single-use plastics by 94% since 2021, removing 48 tonnes of plastic waste. The partnership focuses on sustainability, with GXO enabling Virgin Media O2 to achieve zero waste operations and products by 2025. Through innovative initiatives like designing plastic-free packaging solutions, implementing closed-loop processes, and replacing packaging materials with sustainable alternatives, the companies are making significant progress in reducing plastic waste and promoting environmental responsibility.
GXO Logistics, Inc. ha aiutato Virgin Media O2 a ridurre l'uso di plastiche monouso del 94% dal 2021, eliminando 48 tonnellate di rifiuti plastici. La partnership si concentra sulla sostenibilità, con GXO che consente a Virgin Media O2 di raggiungere operazioni e prodotti senza rifiuti entro il 2025. Attraverso iniziative innovative come la progettazione di soluzioni di imballaggio prive di plastica, l'implementazione di processi a ciclo chiuso e la sostituzione dei materiali di imballaggio con alternative sostenibili, le aziende stanno facendo significativi progressi nella riduzione dei rifiuti di plastica e nella promozione della responsabilità ambientale.
GXO Logistics, Inc. ha ayudado a Virgin Media O2 a reducir el uso de plásticos de un solo uso en un 94% desde 2021, eliminando 48 toneladas de residuos plásticos. La asociación se centra en la sostenibilidad, con GXO permitiendo que Virgin Media O2 logre operaciones y productos cero residuos para 2025. A través de iniciativas innovadoras como el diseño de soluciones de embalaje sin plástico, la implementación de procesos de circuito cerrado y la sustitución de materiales de embalaje por alternativas sostenibles, las compañías están logrando avances significativos en la reducción de residuos plásticos y la promoción de la responsabilidad ambiental.
GXO 로지스틱스, Inc.는 버진 미디어 O2가 2021년부터 일회용 플라스틱 사용을 94% 줄이는 데 도움을 주었으며, 48톤의 플라스틱 폐기물을 제거했습니다. 이 파트너십은 지속 가능성에 중점을 두고 있으며, GXO는 버진 미디어 O2가 2025년까지 제로 폐기물 작업 및 제품을 달성하도록 지원합니다. 플라스틱이 없는 포장 솔루션을 설계하고, 폐쇄 루프 과정을 구현하며, 포장 재료를 지속 가능한 대안으로 대체하는 것과 같은 혁신적인 이니셔티브를 통해, 이들 기업은 플라스틱 폐기물을 줄이고 환경 책임을 촉진하는 데 중요한 진전을 이루고 있습니다.
GXO Logistics, Inc. a aidé Virgin Media O2 à réduire l'utilisation des plastiques à usage unique de 94% depuis 2021, en éliminant 48 tonnes de déchets plastiques. Le partenariat se concentre sur la durabilité, GXO permettant à Virgin Media O2 d'atteindre des opérations et des produits zéro déchet d'ici 2025. Grâce à des initiatives innovantes telles que la conception de solutions d'emballage sans plastique, la mise en œuvre de processus en boucle fermée et le remplacement des matériaux d'emballage par des alternatives durables, les entreprises réalisent des progrès significatifs dans la réduction des déchets plastiques et la promotion de la responsabilité environnementale.
GXO Logistics, Inc. hat Virgin Media O2 seit 2021 dabei unterstützt, den Einsatz von Einwegkunststoffen um 94% zu reduzieren und 48 Tonnen Plastikmüll zu entfernen. Die Partnerschaft konzentriert sich auf Nachhaltigkeit, wobei GXO Virgin Media O2 ermöglicht, bis 2025 null Abfall in Betrieb und Produkten zu erreichen. Durch innovative Initiativen wie das Entwerfen von plastikfreien Verpackungslösungen, die Implementierung von geschlossenen Kreislaufprozessen und den Ersatz von Verpackungsmaterialien durch nachhaltige Alternativen machen die Unternehmen bedeutende Fortschritte bei der Reduzierung von Plastikmüll und der Förderung von Umweltverantwortung.
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  • GXO Logistics, Inc. has helped Virgin Media O2 reduce single-use plastics by 94% since 2021, removing 48 tonnes of plastic waste.
  • The partnership focuses on sustainability, with GXO enabling Virgin Media O2 to achieve zero waste operations and products by 2025.
  • Through innovative initiatives like designing plastic-free packaging solutions, implementing closed-loop processes, and replacing packaging materials with sustainable alternatives, the companies are making significant progress in reducing plastic waste and promoting environmental responsibility.
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GXO’s partnership with Virgin Media O2 has helped remove 48 tonnes of single use plastic since 2021

GXO has driven a 94% reduction in single use plastics across its logistics operation

LONDON, U.K., April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that its industry-leading solutions have helped its long-term partner, Virgin Media O2, to significantly reduce plastic waste in its logistics operations. GXO has worked with the telecomms company to cut its consumption of single use plastics (SUP) from products sent to cable customers by almost 48 tonnes since 2021, further advancing both companies’ ESG achievements.

“GXO and Virgin Media O2 are working together to create a supply chain that is as environmentally responsible as it is efficient and reliable.” said Meagan Fitzsimmons, GXO’s Chief Compliance and ESG Officer. “Companies have to reduce single use plastics from their supply chain to meet regulatory requirements and environmental goals. These results show what’s possible with a best in class partnership. Through great collaboration, open thinking, and innovation, we can help to significantly reduce and remove single use plastics from the supply chain. We’re really proud of our partnership with Virgin Media 02 and the work we have done to continuously remove plastic waste from our operation.”

Plastic from packaging is one of the largest contributors to plastic waste, with government figures revealing the UK produced over 2.5 million tonnes of such waste in 2021.1 As part of its sustainability strategy, Virgin Media O2 is committing to achieve zero waste operations and products by the end of 2025, while one of GXO’s ESG goals includes an 80% global landfill diversion rate by 2025.

GXO enabled Virgin Media O2 to reduce SUP consumption by 94%, from 50.7 tonnes p/a in 2021 to 2.9 tonnes p/a in 2023 through collaboration and implementing various initiatives, including:

  • Designing a plastic-free packaging solution for Virgin Media O2 cable customers returning equipment, resulting in a reduction of 22 tonnes of SUP p/a.
  • Implementing a closed-loop process with the company’s repair operation, shipping returned products using pallet lids rather than pallet wraps.
  • Introducing reusable pallet collars to replace shrink wrap to enable safe transportation.
  • Replacing packaging materials with sustainable alternatives, such as substituting bubbled envelopes with reusable Jiffy Green bags and replacing parcel tape with a gummed paper solution.
  • The removal of all SUP associated with TV and broadband products before they reach customers to eliminate general waste in customer homes. All removed SUP is recycled, reused or repurposed.

Dana Haidan, Chief Sustainability Officer at Virgin Media O2, said:

“As a leading UK business, we’re committed to minimising our impact on the planet.

“Through our partnership with GXO, we are removing waste and single use plastic from products that are sent to customers and are using materials which can be easily recycled.

“It forms part of our sustainability strategy, the Better Connections Plan, where we’re working to become a zero waste business by the end of 2025.”

With a partnership spanning over two decades, GXO began managing Virgin Media O2’s end-to-end logistics operation in the U.K. and Ireland in 2009. GXO supports the company’s B2B operations, distributing equipment for Virgin Media O2’s engineers and technicians to a network of more than 50 regional distribution centres. In addition, GXO manages the company’s B2C operations, dispatching TV and broadband equipment, as well as handling reverse logistics, including returns and recycling.

For more information on GXO’s commitment to ESG, please visit the company’s latest ESG report.

About GXO Logistics

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO) is the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider and is benefiting from the rapid growth of ecommerce, automation and outsourcing. GXO is committed to providing a diverse, world-class workplace for more than 130,000 team members across more than 970 facilities totaling approximately 200 million square feet. The company partners with the world’s leading blue-chip companies to solve complex logistics challenges with technologically advanced supply chain and ecommerce solutions, at scale and with speed. GXO corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA. Visit GXO.com for more information and connect with GXO on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

About Virgin Media O2

Virgin Media O2 launched on 1 June 2021, combining the UK’s largest and most reliable mobile network with a fully gigabit broadband network where customers benefit from average speeds 5x faster than the national average.

The company has more than 46 million UK connections across its award-winning broadband, mobile, TV and home phone services. Its fixed network covers more than half of the country (17m homes serviceable) alongside a mobile network that covers 99% of the nation’s population. The company is on track to bring 5G to all populated areas by end 2030, and offers more than 50% population 5G coverage today.

The company is committed to using the power of connectivity to make its better for people and the planet, taking action to close the digital divide and building an inclusive, resilient, and low carbon economy. The business has set an ambitious commitment to achieve net zero carbon across its operations, products and supply chain by the end of 2040.

Virgin Media O2 is a 50:50 joint venture between Liberty Global and Telefónica SA, and one of the UK’s largest businesses. Virgin Media O2 is registered in England and Wales. Registration number: 12580944. Griffin House, 161 Hammersmith Road, London, United Kingdom, W6 8BS.

GXO media contacts:

Jack Woodhead
+44 (0)7929104482
jack.woodhead@gxo.com

Anne Lafourcade 
+33 (0)6 75 22 52 90 
anne.lafourcade@gxo.com 

Matthew Schmidt 
+1 203-307-2809 
matt.schmidt@gxo.com 


1 https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-waste-data/uk-statistics-on-waste


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How much single-use plastic waste has GXO helped Virgin Media O2 remove since 2021?

GXO has helped Virgin Media O2 remove 48 tonnes of single-use plastic waste since 2021.

What percentage of reduction in single-use plastics has GXO achieved across its logistics operation?

GXO has achieved a 94% reduction in single-use plastics across its logistics operation.

What are some initiatives implemented by GXO to reduce single-use plastics for Virgin Media O2?

GXO has implemented initiatives such as designing plastic-free packaging solutions, closed-loop processes, and replacing packaging materials with sustainable alternatives to reduce single-use plastics for Virgin Media O2.

What are Virgin Media O2's sustainability goals related to waste reduction?

Virgin Media O2 is committed to achieving zero waste operations and products by the end of 2025.

When did GXO begin managing Virgin Media O2's end-to-end logistics operation in the UK and Ireland?

GXO began managing Virgin Media O2's end-to-end logistics operation in the UK and Ireland in 2009.

What is one of GXO's ESG goals mentioned in the PR?

One of GXO's ESG goals includes an 80% global landfill diversion rate by 2025.

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