Palletline Partners with Auditel to Drive Carbon Neutrality Across Its Network

Originally published by UK Haulier,  Thursday, 28 August 2025.

Palletline, the UK’s leading palletised freight distribution network, is stepping up its sustainability efforts by partnering with Auditel, experts in carbon management and cost reduction solutions.

Together, the two businesses have developed a robust methodology for capturing verifiable data across Palletline’s entire network to measure carbon impact with the ultimate aim of making all hubs and its 96-member network net carbon neutral – a first for the industry.

And through a series of decarbonisation projects Palletline has already reduced carbon emissions by 20-25% at its central hub.

Palletline has long been at the forefront of sustainability. It was the first network to achieve ISO 50001 certification and continues to lead the way by meeting the accreditation’s stringent energy management standards by demonstrating improvement year on year.

A trailblazer in the sector and with innovation at the core of its DNA, Palletline first commenced energy data collection in 2015.

In 2018, the company introduced an industry leading energy-saving programme and has continued to make significant progress overcoming challenges like COVID-related fluctuations which resulted in volumes reaching record levels.

By 2022 however the results were clear. Substantial investments, including the installation of LED lighting, skylights, and a new FLT fleet in 2023, culminated in the company’s most energy-efficient year ever.

A key milestone was when Palletline identified that LPG accounted for nearly 70% of its carbon footprint at the central hub. Its new, more efficient fleet, including 10 electric forklifts, has already reduced energy usage by 20% annually. Additionally, the company’s unique multi-hub model too has made a considerable dent by reducing 3 million+ trunking miles per year compared to a single hub model.

The partnership with Auditel will enable Palletline to map its entire network’s energy use, pinpointing areas for further improvement and implementing decarbonisation strategies that will make a tangible impact.

Carbon footprint analysis is already underway for many network members which includes data collection across Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and will enable Palletline to accurately calculate the individual CO2 footprint for every pallet handled throughout the Palletline network.

Harpreet Sohal, Palletline’s Director of Business Information, leads the initiative. “Palletline has always been environmentally conscious and we are committed to improving our sustainability now and for the future.

“Our partnership with Auditel provides the expertise and integrity needed to scale our sustainability efforts. By working together and undertaking our data capturing processes and measurement will provide a clear strategy in helping us to improve our carbon footprint and drive down our emissions further reinforcing our market leading position.”