Pizza Pilgrims has joined forces with all-electric courier Packfleet to provide Londoners with carbon-neutral deliveries.
The collaboration will see Pizza Pilgrims’ DIY Pizza-in-the-Post kits delivered straight to customers’ doorsteps through the courier’s cutting-edge routing technology.
Pizza Pilgrims managing director Gavin Smith said its always been important to run the pizza business the ‘”right way.’”
“We’re delighted to have found a like-minded partner in Packfleet that supports us in pushing towards our goal. You can expect the same high-quality Pizza-in-the-Post, but now, carbon-neutral!” he added.
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Both companies are on a mission to decarbonise their respective industries, with the pizzeria brand recently joining the Zero Carbon Forum, a non-profit organisation driving sustainability and decarbonisation within the hospitality industry.
Meanwhile, Packfleet recently became B Corp certified, with every vehicle being charged with 100% renewable energy and drivers being paid 30% higher than industry average.
Packfleet CEO and co-founder Tristan Thomas said: “Pizza Pilgrims have been providing a high-quality dining experience for a decade, and now they’re looking to perfect their meal-kit experience with carbon-neutral, customer-focused deliveries.
“Customer interaction is one of the most important factors in the hospitality industry, and our merchants trust us with the final part of their sale,” he continued.
“We’re as dedicated to high-quality delivery as Pizza Pilgrims are to pizza, and we look forward to working alongside them – we’ve already treated ourselves to some of their famous pizzas!” Thomson added.
