New Zealand heavy equipment supplier TDX is pushing for market leadership in reducing its emissions through the Toitū certification programme.
Toitū currently serves over 900 clients worldwide with a team of scientists and business experts. It will assist TDX on its decarbonisation journey through a system of robust carbon and environmental programmes that are internationally recognised and certified.
“Toitū will assist us in setting up our company baseline by first measuring our carbon output. The next step will see us setting targets and actions to reduce our overall carbon footprint,” TDX chief executive Colm Hamrogue says.
“Rather than paying lip service to sustainability, we’re going to the next level and measuring our outputs then making a concerted effort to actively reduce our emissions using science-based tools and evidence.
“We’re doing our part to look after our local environment. Ultimately it will benefit the greater good of everyone, from our people through to suppliers and partners, our customers, as well as people in the communities surrounding each of our 18 branches.”
Toitū Envirocare chief science and advisory officer Belinda Mathers is welcoming TDX as a carbon reduce certified member.
“It demonstrates their commitment to measuring and reducing their carbon emissions.
“We need more businesses and industries to step up. As a prominent heavy machinery company operating in high-emissions sectors, this sets a powerful example of holding yourself accountable and offering emission reduction options. Moving to lower emissions machinery is not the end goal but it’s a great starting place,” Mathers says.
“This demonstrates that every company, regardless of its industry, can contribute to addressing the pressing issue of supply chain emissions. We’ll be monitoring closely to see how they lead in making improvements to reduce their impact with real actions,” she says.
As part of its commitment to the programme, TDX has employed a full-time sustainability and quality manager, whose sole responsibility is overseeing the company’s journey toward emissions reduction.
“We want to be a true market leader in this space, which means talking the talk and walking the walk,” Hamrogue says.
“It’s more than just making small changes such as turning lights out when leaving a room or an increased focus on recycling, we’re in the process of identifying areas in which we can make significant wins,” he says.
“We rebranded our business last year to set us up for the future and what sustainable energy sources unfold in the next few years. The partnership between TDX and Toitū is the next step.
“Some of our customers are already leading with Toitū and our partners Volvo are leading and driving change in the machines they manufacture.
“It’s now time for us to ramp up our focus in the environmental space, this is an exciting opportunity for TDX and we look forward to playing our part in reducing the carbon impact on our planet,” Hamrogue says.
*Go to tdxltd.co.nz/tdx-sustainability for more information.
