Agility New Zealand Goes Carbon Neutral 

Agility is the first international freight and logistics provider to achieve carboNZero certification (www.carbonzero.co.nz) in New Zealand, once again showing that we are committed to improving the environment we live and work in.  The certification process overseen by Landcare Research involves Agility measuring, 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.
 
The certification made news when the country's Prime Minister, Helen Clark, congratulated Agility on making the move to become carboNZero certified. Anthony Browne, Agility's New Zealand CEO, noted when speaking to the press, "The movement of freight around the globe is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and carboNZero certification provides our business with a way to make a real difference."
 
In addition to the certification, Agility has worked with Landcare to measure the carbon emissions created when their customers move freight internationally. This enables Agility New Zealand to offer 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.
 
"With publicity over recent years on the concept of food miles and the potential negative impact that this could have on New Zealand exports we feel that this service offering is of significant value for our customers," said Anthony Browne. "We provide exporters with a real solution to mitigate carbon emissions and remove the food miles objection, ensuring the ongoing competitiveness of New Zealand products abroad."