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Kirwan Haulage recognises that the transport industry has a significant environmental footprint, and we take our responsibility to minimise that impact seriously. As an ISO 14001 certified company, environmental management is embedded in our daily operations - from route planning and fleet maintenance through to depot waste management and fuel consumption monitoring.
Our environmental management system sets measurable targets for reducing emissions, fuel consumption, and waste year on year. We report progress against these targets as part of our annual management review, and our ISO 14001 certification is independently verified by NQA to ensure we maintain the highest standards. This is not a box-ticking exercise - it is a genuine commitment to operating more sustainably.
Route optimisation is one of our most impactful sustainability measures. By using advanced GPS planning to minimise unnecessary mileage, we reduce the fuel burned on every journey. Combined with our eco-driving training programme - which teaches drivers techniques to improve fuel economy by up to 15% - this approach delivers real reductions in carbon emissions across our fleet.
We also invest in regular fleet upgrades, ensuring that our trucks and trailers meet the latest Euro emission standards. Modern engines produce significantly less particulate matter and nitrogen oxide than older models, and improved fuel efficiency means less CO2 per tonne-kilometre of freight moved. At our Mountrath depot, recycling stations, waste segregation, and responsible disposal practices keep our operational waste to a minimum.
Our environmental management system is independently audited to the international ISO 14001 standard.
Advanced GPS routing reduces unnecessary mileage, cutting fuel consumption and emissions across every journey.
Regular fleet upgrades ensure our vehicles meet the latest Euro emission standards with optimised fuel economy.
Depot operations follow strict recycling and waste management protocols to minimise landfill impact.
We track and report fuel consumption and emissions data to support our continuous improvement targets.
Eco-driving training for all drivers reduces fuel use by up to 15% through improved driving techniques.
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Delivering excellence across Ireland and the UK since 1979. Family values, professional standards.
Toghercross, Kilbricken,
Mountrath, Co. Laois