People Moves: Andy Pyne, Unipart
Andy Pyne
Job From Unipart - Senior Operations Director, Sustainability
Job To Unipart - Chief Sustainability Officer
Andy Pyne joined Unipart more than 25 years ago and has worked across its sectors in the logistics business in a variety of leadership roles. His previous role involved sustainability and this promotion sees him focus on sustainability full-time.
In 2023 Andy spearheaded Unipart’s Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation for its ambitious near-term and net-zero targets. The company aims to reach net zero by 2040 across its value chain and its SBTi validated targets are in line with preventing global warming above 1.5 degrees.
“I’m delighted to appoint Andy Pyne as full-time Chief Sustainability Officer. Andy will work across all areas of Unipart delivering synergies, economies of scale and efficiencies,” says Darren Leigh, Chief Executive Officer at Unipart.
“Andy is passionate about the business and Unipart’s people, and creating a culture where everyone can give their best, serving our customers better than anyone else and committing to the safety and wellbeing of all colleagues and protection of the planet for them and all Unipart’s stakeholders.”
In his new role as CSO, Andy is responsible for setting and delivering Unipart’s strategies for sustainability, facilities, security and health and safety. The company has a history of exceptional safety standards and was the first organisation ever to be recognised with a world-class wellbeing, safety and sustainability ‘treble’ by the British Safety Council in 2023.
Andy says: “Sustainability is deeply embedded in our culture at Unipart, driving long-term growth for employees, customers, suppliers and local communities.
“We have made a significant commitment in setting an ambitious net zero target with colleagues at every level working with a carbon conscious mindset.”
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