Liverpool-based SSO Logistics has strengthened its commitment to sustainability by becoming a Carbon Certified Business. The Haydock and St Helens operator is working towards carbon neutrality by tracking its carbon footprint and actively reducing the environmental impact of its operations.
The move follows the example set by the Wolverhampton-based Pallet-Track network, of which SSO is a Shareholder Member, and which has also achieved carbon certification.
Peter Draper, CEO of SSO Logistics, said: “We’re proud to receive this certification, which highlights SSO’s commitment to the environment and our efforts to actively reduce our carbon emissions.
“We recognise the growing impact of climate change on our industry and the communities we serve. Becoming certified provides a transparent, measurable way to track and reduce our carbon footprint.
“It also aligns with our long-term sustainability goals and reinforces our dedication to operating ethically and efficiently.”
SSO partnered with carbon reduction specialists Eight Versa, a consultancy focused on quantifying environmental performance, to develop a roadmap for achieving its sustainability targets. In 2024, Eight Versa calculated the company’s emissions at 6,449.3 tCO₂e, covering scope 1, 2, and 3 categories, including capital goods, mobile combustion, and purchased goods and services.
The company has already begun implementing short-term measures to improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, optimise travel, and provide staff training to embed sustainability into daily operations. Looking ahead, SSO plans to transition to renewable or low-carbon energy sources where possible, offset residual emissions, and integrate sustainability into procurement and partnerships.
Peter Draper added: “We view carbon certification as the start of a long-term journey, not a one-off exercise. Our goal is to integrate sustainability into every aspect of how we operate and to collaborate with customers, partners, and suppliers to reduce our shared environmental impact.
“We are committed to transparency, continuous improvement, and delivering services that are not only high quality but also responsible and future-focused.”
Stuart Godman, CEO of Pallet-Track, welcomed SSO’s accreditation, saying: “Sustainability is a key focus for us here at Pallet-Track and we are pleased that it is equally important to our Shareholder Member SSO Logistics.
“It shows their ongoing commitment to the environment and we’re glad to continue working together, not only to provide best-in-class pallet distribution, but also to become carbon neutral.”
