International Distributions Services

International Distributions Services

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Industry: Air Transport Logistics
Listing country: United Kingdom
Year added: 2018

International Distribution Services PLC, formerly known as Royal Mail Group, is a British postal service and courier company established in 1516 and incorporated in 2001. With its headquarters based in London, England, the company operates predominantly in the United Kingdom and Europe, and offers a global reach through its network. The business is structured around two main segments: UK Parcels, International & Letters (UKPIL), which deals with domestic parcels and letters, and General Logistics Systems (GLS), the international parcel service for Europe and other regions. The company’s most recognized brands include Royal Mail, responsible for UK mail services, Parcelforce Worldwide for express parcel deliveries, and General Logistics Systems (GLS) for international logistics. These services are crucial across the UK, their primary market, with an extensive presence throughout Europe and connections to North America, Asia, and various other markets through the GLS brand. (Powered by AI)

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International Distributions Services

Industrial growth worldwide has exacerbated industrial waste generation, which is particularly toxic, corrosive, ignitable and reactive and, if not managed correctly, can pollute soil and water1. Almost half of the total waste generated globally i...

Kanak _. March 16th, 2024
40 ratings
International Distributions Services

94% of the world's population is exposed to air pollution, which has been connected to 7 million (Mn) deaths per year1. Air emissions from industries contain harmful substances, such as nitrous oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and particulate ma...

Rams R. January 25th, 2024
20 ratings
International Distributions Services

To ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. On average, the statutory cor...

Ramee B. October 13th, 2023
20 ratings
International Distributions Services

Minorities, because of their status and lack of representation, might experience hostility, discrimination, and violence in the workplace1. Fostering the inclusion of minorities helps them economically support their families, increase their labour...

Racheal R. September 13th, 2023
24 ratings
International Distributions Services

Over 71 million (Mn) tonnes (t) of packaging waste is produced annually1. Containers and packaging including plastics and paper have a short lifespan as they are discarded the year they are bought2. Unrecycled packaging wastes are thrown into the ...

Rasheed S. September 7th, 2023
12 ratings
International Distributions Services

Over 4 trillion m3 of freshwater is consumed globally, each year1. Only 3% of the water on Earth is fresh, of which 0.5% is available to use2. According to the WHO, ~144 million (Mn) people do not have access to safe drinking water3, while 2.7 bil...

Muhammad Aqib A. August 7th, 2023
12 ratings
International Distributions Services

Around 3.32 billion people are employed globally as of 20221. Job creation is vital for society, as well as for the economy2. It fuels economic growth as the spending of wages leads to higher consumer spending3. It reduces poverty by providing soc...

Bayonle B. June 30th, 2023
26 ratings
International Distributions Services

As per the ILO, to be gender-balanced, an organization needs 40-60% of either gender1;p12. Increasing women's participation in the workforce increase female purchasing power, equality in family relationships, and female entrepreneurship2Women's ...

Ramee B. March 24th, 2023
26 ratings
International Distributions Services

Greenhouse gases (GHGs) cause global temperature rise, climate change, and other effects on the environment1. In 2021, global GHG emissions amounted to 40.8 Bn tonnes (t) of CO2e2. Within the next few decades, it is predicted that the global rise ...

Muhammad Aqib A. February 9th, 2023
16 ratings
International Distributions Services

The global courier and parcel industry delivers goods and products through air, land, or waterways1. The industry plays a key role in e-commerce business to target customers across the globe thus facilitating international trade which creates comp...

Shruti S. September 10th, 2021
44 ratings

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