Chapman Freeborn OBC has announced sustainability plans which encompass carbon neutralisation and green office initiatives.

The provider of time-critical onboard courier solutions and part of Avia Solutions Group said it has partnered with sustainability management platform WAVES to calculate its carbon emissions and offset these accordingly by financing sustainability, neutralisation and carbon removal projects across the globe.

In the announcement, Chapman Freeborn said these projects are managed on the ground by a combination of companies and NGOs, who work with local communities for long-term environmental impact.

Chapman Freeborn OBC said it is including all journeys in their carbon emission calculations — whether packages are transported by plane or by road.

In addition to this carbon neutralisation and removal initiative, Chapman Freeborn OBC is also working to make its office locations more sustainable.

It noted that its Cologne office now runs on 100% European-sourced green energy, 10% of which is solar.

The company is also phasing out its use of exclusively petrol cars, with every vehicle added to the company’s fleet in the past two years being an electric/petrol hybrid.

"Sustainability is the key to a better future. We are fully aware of the environmental impact our business model causes, which is why we decided to take action. We are taking an active role in making the OBC product more sustainable by investing in carbon offsetting and removal projects while also emphasising the importance of personal carbon reduction efforts," said Felix Deutscher, business development manager at Chapman Freeborn OBC.

"Chapman Freeborn OBC is committed to making a positive impact, and we are resolute in our goal of addressing global carbon emissions to create a more sustainable future," he added.

Chapman Freeborn OBC noted that it is funding its carbon removal and sustainable office projects to ensure the associated cost of enjoying a neutralised service is not transferred to its customers.