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The Big Logistics Diversity Challenge 2023 – driving diversity forward
Companies representing the UK’s Logistics and Transport industry came together at Newark Showground on 22 June 2023 to participate in The Big Logistics Diversity Challenge. First held in 2019, The Big Logistics Diversity Challenge (BLDC) has truly captured the hearts and minds of the industry – demonstrating the passion, support and enthusiasm companies have to improve equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as the business benefits attained by establishing a diverse workforce. Growing by a staggering 40% since its launch, The BLDC has become a staple in the industry’s event calendar, with many key industry
communication and teamwork skills to the test, the challenges are developed to ensure that everyone has a role to play. A number of BIFA Members fielded teams at the event and congratulations go to the following who went home with trophies: • Best team name – Woodland Group “We will rack you!” • Best teamwork – DFDS “Born to move” • Best team performance – DFDS “Red hot chilli steppers” • Team of the year – XPO Logistics For more information on the BLDC and to register a team for 2024, visit https://biglogistics diversity.co.uk/
Woodland Group team members take part in BLDC 2023
stakeholders supporting it year-on-year. The BLDC is the only team- based logistics event showcasing the diversity that the UK logistics industry is seeking to achieve. The challenges are designed to promote the message that diverse teams
work better together, with companies taking part in a series of physical, mental and skill-based sessions including: catwalk challenge, quad bikes, archery, agents in disguise, human table football, the mighty quiz and dancing with the shows. Designed to put a team's
Pledge emissions calculator
Furthering the cooperation with Pledge, BIFA Members now have access to the Pledge Freight Emissions Calculator (https://bifa.org/ information-guidance/ technical-information/ sustainable-logistics/). Simply enter the origin and destination along with a few details of your shipment, select the mode of transport and you will be presented with
a Smart Freight Centre accredited, GLEC Framework compliant carbon emissions figure. The Pledge Emissions Calculator covers sea, air, road, rail, inland waterways and logistics sites. Once you have calculated your freight emissions, you can use your results to set targets and explore reduction strategies for future shipments.
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6 | August 2023
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