Eco-Friendly Deliveries: Can Same Day Courier Services Really Be Green?

Fast delivery has become part of everyday life - for businesses and consumers. But with that convenience comes environmental impact, from vehicle emissions to wasted packaging and congested roads.

At GJS, we believe convenience shouldn’t come at the planet’s expense. So we’re taking a closer look at what makes delivery services less eco-friendly and more importantly, what we’re doing to make positive change.

The Environmental Impact of Delivery Services

Modern delivery networks are busy, fast paced and essential, but they do leave a footprint. Here’s where the biggest environmental challenges tend to come from:

1. Carbon emissions

Vehicles like vans, trucks and bikes all emit greenhouse gases. Add in last mile routes (the trickiest and often most congested part of any delivery) and emissions naturally increase.

2. Packaging waste

Cardboard boxes, plastic bags, bubble wrap - it all adds up. Much of this packaging still ends up in landfills, taking resources to produce and decades to break down.

3. Traffic and fuel consumption

More vehicles on the road mean more congestion, more fuel being burned and more impact on air quality. On demand deliveries have amplified this, especially in busy towns and cities.

These challenges are real, but they’re also areas where smarter choices and better processes can make a meaningful difference.

How GJS Is Doing Things Differently

Being a courier doesn’t mean ignoring the environmental impact. At GJS, we’re committed to reducing our footprint and making our operations greener, one step at a time.

Here’s how we’re doing it:

• Cleaner, smarter transport: We’re actively exploring greener vehicles and new technology that can help reduce emissions across our fleet. As more sustainable options become viable, we’re ready to adopt them.
• Route optimisation that cuts waste: Planning better routes means fewer miles, less fuel and lower emissions, without compromising speed or reliability.
• A business wide environmental policy: Our environmental policy covers our entire operation - from how our vehicles run to how our teams are trained. We focus on monitoring our impact, reducing waste, improving efficiency, introducing stricter internal controls and making environmental considerations part of every business decision.
• Staying future-focused:We’re continuously reviewing new technology, greener transport options and better working practices so we can keep improving year after year.

Sustainability isn’t a box to tick, it’s an ongoing commitment.

Delivery Services Are Essential - But They Don’t Have to Cost the Earth

The delivery industry plays a huge role in everyday life, but its environmental impact can’t be ignored. From emissions and packaging waste to traffic congestion, there’s work to be done.

But positive change is happening. By choosing the right partners and adopting greener practices, businesses can reduce their impact and we’re proud to help lead that shift.

At GJS, we're committed to delivering a reliable, efficient same day courier service while working towards a more sustainable future.

Choose Smarter. Choose Greener. Choose GJS

If you’re looking for a delivery partner that values the planet as much as your deadlines, we’re here to help.

Together, we can make a meaningful difference, one delivery at a time.