Welch Group is a forward-thinking, family-owned logistics company with a rich legacy and a commitment to pioneering sustainable transportation solutions. Under the leadership of Managing Director Chris Welch, the company has positioned itself at the forefront of decarbonisation in the logistics sector.
With ambitious environmental goals aligned with the UK government’s net-zero emissions targets, Welch’s are driving innovation through electric HGV adoption, renewable energy integration, and collaborative industry initiatives.
Recognised for excellence with the GreenFleet Awards 2023 Private Sector Commercial Fleet of the Year, Welch Group combine operational excellence with environmental responsibility to shape the future of sustainable logistics.
At Welch Group, their vision for reaching net zero stands on three core pillars: transitioning to zero-emission vehicles, maximizing onsite renewable energy generation, and collaborating on innovative industry initiatives. Their objectives extend beyond merely adapting to change; they are proactively shaping the sustainable logistics model of the future.
Jamie Sands, Head of Solutions, states, “Reducing our carbon footprint represents both an environmental imperative and a business necessity.”
At Welch they recognise that this strengthens their relationships with customers while fulfilling their responsibility to future generations. Accurate emissions measurement allows for targeted improvements that benefit the planet while enhancing operational efficiency and financial performance.
While many in the sector are only beginning to address environmental impact, Welch Group take pride in establishing new benchmarks through practical implementation of zero-emission technologies.
Managing Director, Chris Welch, was recognised as the second leading decarbonisation influencer by Motor Transport. This underscores their commitment to spearheading this critical industry transformation.
Their decarbonisation journey has already achieved significant milestones –
- The deployment of their first Renault E-Tech T Electric HGV as part of the eFREIGHT 2030 consortium.
- Solar installations across their Duxford site.
- Pioneering shared charging infrastructure with industry partners demonstrates the commercial viability of sustainable logistics solutions.
Sands continues, “Our decarbonisation roadmap balances ambition with pragmatism. Through strategic partnerships and innovation, we address the complex challenges of energy costs, infrastructure development, and technology integration.”
By expanding their eHGV fleet, implementing battery storage systems, and advocating for sector-wide change, Welch Group forge a clear path toward sustainable logistics operations.
“Reducing our carbon footprint represents both an environmental imperative and a business necessity.”
Jamie Sands, Head of Solutions
