Sustainability

Driving Sustainable Excellence: New Malwa Express

Sustainable Logistics, Forward-Thinking Leadership

New Malwa Express has been at the forefront of the transportation industry for over 25 years, distinguished by our commitment to sustainability and excellence. Our comprehensive ESG initiatives are designed to promote environmental health, social equity, and corporate governance, steering the future of logistics with responsibility and innovation.

2025 ESG Achievements:

Environmental Leadership:

  • Fleet-Wide Efficiency Technology: Fuel-saving equipment now operates across 100% of our 215 power units — reaching our 2028 target of 50% three years ahead of schedule.
  • Fleet Modernization Excellence: Brought 54 new tractors into service equipped with APUs, cab heaters and state-of-the-art fuel-efficient technology, alongside telematics with driver coaching on every vehicle in the fleet.
  • Anti-Idling Programme: Measured idle consumption across the fleet and cut it against a sleeper-cab benchmark, avoiding an estimated 634 metric tons of CO₂e annually.
  • Cleaner Air Per Vehicle: Reduced per-vehicle air pollutant emissions by 10.4%, with nitrogen oxides down 10.5% and sulphur oxides down 8.2% per truck.
  • Low-Carbon Electricity: 65% of our purchased electricity now comes from low-carbon sources across both operating regions, rising to 87% at our Canadian facilities.
  • Complete Emissions Transparency: Published a full three-scope greenhouse gas inventory, with prior-year figures restated on corrected emission factors so both years compare like for like.
  • Resource Recovery: Collected and recycled 9,087 gallons of used oil through licensed handlers.
  • First Full Noise Survey: Measured both terminals, in-cab and shop floor, against occupational and municipal limits — all readings within the 85 dBA occupational standard, with every action arising closed within the year.

Governance & Ethics:

  • Independent Audit Programme: Completed our second internal ethics and fraud audit, testing controls across eleven operational areas — no evidence of fraud or deliberate financial misconduct.
  • Zero Incidents: No corruption, fraud, whistleblower, information-security or anti-competitive incidents recorded in 2025.
  • Data Protection Milestone: Achieved 100% encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest — a mid-2028 goal, delivered now.
  • Refreshed Materiality Assessment: Re-scored all 25 material topics against current operations to direct where our effort goes next.

Workplace:

  • Employee Stability: 3% employee turnover — in an industry where driver turnover routinely runs many times higher.
  • Safety Record: Zero work-related fatalities, with 100% attendance at annual safety training.

Looking Forward – Strategic Priorities:

  • Net-Zero Commitment: Net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, delivered primarily by transitioning our tractor fleet to zero-emission power.
  • Absolute Reduction Pathway: A 4.2% annual reduction in absolute Scope 1 emissions through 2035, measured from our 2025 operating baseline.
  • Efficiency Target: 12% lower emissions per mile by 2030, building on the fuel-economy gains from fleet renewal.
  • Electrification Planning: Continued scenario analysis for fleet electrification, positioning for rapid adoption as infrastructure and technology advance.

Notable Recognition:

  • EPA SmartWay partner — High Performer in the Carbon category for TL/Dry Van operations
  • CAMSC-certified supplier relationships supporting minority-owned businesses
  • CTPAT validated

Join Us in Shaping a Sustainable Future

At New Malwa Express, sustainability drives both environmental responsibility and business success. In a year when we grew the fleet by more than half, we held emissions per mile close to flat and hit thirty of our stated targets. We invite our customers, partners, and community members to explore our detailed 2025 ESG Report and join us as we continue leading positive change within the logistics industry.

Explore the full 2025 ESG Report for a comprehensive view of our sustainability strategies and achievements. Click here