Liftango announces partnership with Unilever

Liftango have announced that they are partnering with Unilever to help bring about a better, cheaper and more environmentally friendly transport solution for their Sydney staff.

Unilever are in the process of consolidating their multiple Sydney offices into one centralised location; this transport initiative will make it easier for the Sydney-based portion of Unilever’s approximately 1600 staff to get to and from work every day.

Since launching in late February, Liftango’s transport initiative has been offering Unilever staff incentives and rewards for taking part, including their being able to access one of 15 designated premium parking spots right at the headquarters’ front door. 

As many people who experience the many headaches of the daily commute will testify, the problems associated with getting to work don’t end once the peak hour traffic has been successfully navigated – parking itself becomes the final piece of the puzzle.

This carpooling initiative will have multiple benefits to staff, including the potential to broaden their work social circle and improve company culture. 

The impact shared transport has on the environment is also significant, with studies showing that a reduction in single-occupancy vehicles on the roads can lead to a massive reduction in carbon emissions.

With up to 80% of people driving to work on their own, encouraging 15-20% of those people to take up carpooling would mean a carbon output reduction the equivalent of close to 13 hectares of trees per year.

Unilever are likewise passionate about improving sustainability and have set themselves a 15-year goal to become carbon-positive by 2030.

Kevin Orr, the Founder and CEO of Liftango said the company was looking forward to working alongside Unilever, a company which shares Liftango’s values and sustainable initiatives.

“We’re proud of our achievements when it comes to environmental action and sustainability, so it makes sense that we can partner with a corporation which is leading the field in the use of clean, reliable and affordable energy,” he said.

“Unilever have made tremendous progress in their efforts to cut CO2 emissions, so it’s a privilege to be partnering with them, making the daily commute easier for their staff and helping reduce carbon emissions at the same time.”

To find out more about Liftango’s carpooling solutions, visit their website.