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Sustainability Initiatives in the Moving Industry
100% Committed to Sustainability
At Armstrong Moving, we are dedicated to promoting sustainability and minimizing our environmental impact within the moving industry. Our commitment to environmental responsibility extends to the services we provide, the resources we utilize, and the communities we serve. We strive to be a leader in sustainability practices and aim to inspire positive change in the sector.
Sustainability and the Community
At Armstrong Moving, we value the sustainability of the communities we support and currently, we are actively engaged with the following organizations:
1. Move for Hunger (moveforhunger.org)
- An organization created by movers, a perfect fit for the moving industry
- Collecting unopened, non-perishable food from moving companies and their customers to donate to the local food bank(s)
- In an effort to reduce food waste members of Move for Hunger use the network of resources to help feed the community
- Our drivers and staff are enthusiastically participating
2. Tree Canada (treecanada.ca)
- 25 years of continuous sponsorship
- Armstrong Moving is part of the Tree Canada Family under the National Greening Program where trees are planted on behalf of our customers
- Planting Trees contributes towards offsetting the moving industries carbon footprint
3. Talent Beyond Boundaries (talentbeyondboundaries.org)
- An organization that connects refugees with job opportunities globally
- They work to create policy changes that lead to more inclusive resettlement programs
- By matching refugees with job opportunities TBB helps rebuild their lives and contribute to their new communities as well as have them realize their full potential
Armstrong Moving continuously evaluates new community and charity organizations and events to expand our reach and support for further contributions.
Sustainability Policy
At Armstrong Moving, our sustainability policy consists of the following key points:
1. Sustainable Packing Materials:
- Encourage the use of eco-friendly packing materials such as recyclable, biodegradable, or reusable options for customers.
- Offer guidance on sustainable packing practices to reduce waste generation and promote responsible disposal of packing materials.
2. Energy Efficiency:
- Optimize our fleet and logistics operations to minimize fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Invest in energy-efficient technologies and equipment to reduce energy usage in storage facilities and offices.
- Promote the use of energy-efficient packing and moving supplies to our customers.
3. Waste Reduction and Recycling:
- Implement waste reduction measures in our facilities and operations to minimize landfill waste.
- Encourage customers to recycle unwanted items during the moving process and provide information on local recycling options.
- Partner with recycling organizations and charities to donate or repurpose unwanted items whenever possible.
4. Green Partnerships:
- Collaborate with suppliers and business partners who share our commitment to sustainability, promoting the use of eco-friendly products and services throughout the supply chain.
- Seek partnerships with environmentally conscious organizations to jointly advocate for sustainable practices within the moving and storage industry.
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The objective of the EcoVadis rating methodology is to measure the quality of a company’s sustainability management system through its policies, actions and results.
Armstrong Moving joins over 75,000 companies around the globe that have selected EcoVadis to assess and monitor our corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) levels.
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Nicolas Rousseau
2024-08-28
Excellent service - moved from Florida to Canada. Everything went smoothly - lot of follow up’s. Recommend.
Caleb Gilgan
2024-08-26
Had a wonderful experience with our moving team. They were professional and friendly. If I have to move in the future, I would not hesitate to work with Armstrong again.
Dheepan Sundaram
2024-08-23
very professional service that managed my move from US to India. Shannon was absolutely on top of things and coordinated things so i didnt have to worry about anything.
swathi bandi
2024-08-23
Allan’s team is really professional and quick
Joh Chee
2024-08-23
Great experience relocating internationally with Shannon as our Move Manager. Everything was done perfectly from departure to arrival location, goods intact, friendly professional service with updates and communication along the way. Thank you team Armstrong!!
Nike Adediwura
2024-08-22
My experience with Armstrong has been nothing but seamless, from the initial consultation with my move manager and the actual move by Devon and his crew. Thanks Armstrong for making an experience that would have been stressful easy and seamless!