Team Global Express (TGE) has published its inaugural Sustainability Review, detailing the company’s progress toward becoming the most sustainable logistics and transport operator in Australia and New Zealand. The review sets out concrete emissions reduction targets and highlights significant investments already underway in fleet electrification, renewable energy, and circular economy initiatives.
Key Targets
TGE’s sustainability framework centres on three headline commitments across its scope 1 and scope 2 emissions:
- Net zero by 2040 for scope 1 and scope 2 emissions across all operations
- 30 percent reduction in scope 1 emissions by 2030, covering the truck fleet and parcel movement operations
- 75 percent renewable energy-powered facilities by 2025 to address scope 2 emissions
Beyond carbon, the review outlines active investments in new fuel-efficient fleet vehicles, electric truck trials, energy-efficient facility upgrades, sustainable packaging solutions, and circular economy partnerships designed to reduce waste across the supply chain.
Electric Fleet Investment
Central to TGE’s decarbonisation strategy is the Bungarribee “Depot of the Future” in Western Sydney. Developed in partnership with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), the facility hosts Australia’s largest electric vehicle logistics fleet — 60 electric trucks comprising 36 Volvo eFLs and 24 Fuso eCanters. The depot is supported by 400kW of rooftop solar panels and on-site battery storage, enabling the fleet to charge largely from renewable sources.
The ARENA partnership extends beyond a single depot. TGE is conducting Australia’s largest truck trial with over 60 electric trucks, incorporating advanced aerodynamics and Low Rolling Resistance (LRR) tyres to maximise range and efficiency in real-world operating conditions.
Financing for the electrification programme is backed by a $30 million commitment from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), forming part of a broader $190 million lending facility arranged alongside the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, IFM Investors, Daimler Trucks Financial Services, and Income Asset Management. This funding structure provides TGE with the capital needed to scale electric vehicle deployment beyond the initial trial phase.
Industry Significance
TGE’s sustainability review arrives at a pivotal moment for Australian freight and logistics. The sector accounts for a substantial share of national transport emissions, and large operators adopting structured decarbonisation plans send a strong signal to customers, regulators, and competitors alike.
Several aspects of TGE’s approach stand out for the broader industry:
- Scale of commitment: Operating over 60 electric trucks in a live commercial environment generates operational data that smaller trials cannot replicate
- Infrastructure co-investment: Pairing fleet electrification with solar generation and battery storage addresses the charging infrastructure gap that limits EV adoption for many operators
- Blended financing: The CEFC-backed lending facility demonstrates a replicable model for other logistics companies seeking to fund fleet transitions without bearing the full upfront capital burden
For shippers evaluating their own scope 3 emissions, partnering with carriers that publish transparent sustainability targets and invest in verified programs will become an increasingly important procurement consideration. TGE’s review provides the kind of auditable, target-driven reporting that supply chain sustainability frameworks increasingly demand.
The full Sustainability Review is available on the Team Global Express sustainability page.