COVENTRY, UK, July 22, 2025 – IPP, one of Europe’s leading poolers of sustainable wooden pallets, is marking two decades of operations in the UK while reaffirming its commitment to circularity and measurable sustainability impact.
Founded in 2005 as IPP Logipal, the UK arm of the family-owned Dutch business Faber Group started with just six employees and one customer: the global hygiene products firm WEPA. Today, WEPA remains a loyal partner, and two of IPP’s earliest team members, Nicola Taylor and David Bage, continue to thrive with the business as strategic programme manager and operations director, respectively.
Over the last 20 years, IPP has grown from a small team in Coventry to a trusted pallet pooling partner serving customers across the entire supply chain, from FMCG and fresh produce to industrial goods. Its UK workforce has expanded to 94, with more than 40 employees staying beyond five years—far exceeding the national average length of service.
To celebrate the milestone, IPP held a gathering of current and former team members at Carden Park Hotel in Chester. “The packed room was testament to our fantastic growth journey,” said Andy Maddock, regional managing director for IPP UK&I. “Many of our colleagues have been with us for five, ten, or even more years. It’s proof that we are a company that develops people, builds careers, and delivers on its promise of sustainable growth. Here’s to the next 20 years!”
Building a Truly Circular Model
While the 20-year milestone reflects a proud history, IPP is firmly focused on the future, one rooted in a sustainability strategy that delivers real impact.
IPP’s approach to sustainability aligns with Faber Group’s ambition to become Europe’s most sustainable pooling partner and digital leader in logistics optimisation. Its circular model replaces single-use transport packaging with returnable wooden and plastic pallets, boxes, and trays. These load carriers are reused, repaired, and eventually recycled as biomass, reducing material waste and supporting supply chain efficiency.
In 2024 alone, IPP’s operations contributed to more than 40,000 tonnes of CO₂e savings for customers, equivalent to avoiding 177 million miles of driving. This progress is supported by the Peak and Plateau programme, which focuses on reducing emissions, extending pallet lifespans, and improving recovery services.
“Our circular model ensures our products have the lowest possible environmental impact, but with so few global businesses engaged in this practice, there’s still a huge opportunity for this fundamentally sustainable approach to gain more traction worldwide,” said Demi Crabbe, senior commercial development manager at IPP UK&I.
Ingrid Faber, CEO of Faber Group, highlighted the broader impact: “In 2024, our circular pooling model helped customers avoid over 40,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions—a steady increase compared to 2023. Retaining our EcoVadis Platinum rating for the fourth year running places Faber Group in the top one percent of our industry. With digitalisation and innovation through Faber LABS, we are strengthening our ambition to become Europe’s most sustainable pooler.”Ingrid Faber, CEO of Faber Group, highlighted the broader impact:
“In 2024, our circular pooling model helped customers avoid over 40,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions—a steady increase compared to 2023. Retaining our EcoVadis Platinum rating for the fourth year running places Faber Group in the top one percent of our industry. With digitalisation and innovation through Faber LABS, we are strengthening our ambition to become Europe’s most sustainable pooler.”
4 Areas of Carbon Reduction Focus
“Those carbon reduction efforts are focused on four focus areas of work”, stated IPP Sustainability Manager Angeliki Karydi in the 2024 sustainability report. “First of all – load optimisation. Improving load efficiency is a cornerstone of IPP France’s sustainability strategy. By consolidating pallet collections and optimising pallet height, we aim to reduce the number of trailers on the road. The IPP France collections team is developing solutions to increase the number of pallets per trailer, while collaborating with retailers to standardise pallet stacking and raise awareness about the benefits of load optimisation.
“Secondly, we aim to reduce the distance travelled. Minimising unnecessary transport distances is another major focus area. By reducing the need for pallet relocations, IPP France is cutting emissions associated with long-haul trucking. This strategic approach not only lowers carbon output but also enhances overall transport efficiency.
“Thirdly, the increase of using sustainable transport methods. To further reduce its environmental impact, IPP France is working to increase the use of rail transport as an alternative to road freight. Additionally, we are expanding the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and B100 fuel lines, a key initiative to lower emissions associated with conventional fossil fuels.
“And finally, responsible purchasing and supplier engagement. Sustainability is being embedded into IPP France’s procurement processes. We are actively engaging with transport suppliers by reviewing tenders to gain deeper insights into the current landscape in France. Through this process, we are working closely with hauliers to support and encourage their transition to biofuels, fostering a more sustainable supply chain. By assessing the balance between cost and CO₂e reduction, IPP France is making informed decisions that promote sustainable transport solutions”.
The company’s sustainability achievements are also reflected in its eco credentials. IPP holds a Platinum EcoVadis sustainability rating, a Lean and Green two-star European rating, and is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact. These recognitions reinforce its leadership role in advancing responsible production, climate action, and partnerships for a more sustainable logistics ecosystem.
From its beginnings with a single customer in 2005 to its current position as a trusted sustainability partner, IPP demonstrates how pallet pooling can drive real circularity in the supply chain.
For more information about IPP’s pallet pooling solutions and sustainability initiatives, visit www.ipp-pooling.com or follow IPP Pooling on LinkedIn.
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Rick LeBlanc, EMBA, is the founder and editor of Reusable Packaging News (subscribe to the free newsletter) and editor of Western Pallet Magazine. A supply chain journalist with more than 30 years of experience, he specializes in pallets, reusable packaging, material handling and related operations. Rick is co-author of Pallets: A North American Perspective and Pallets & Progress: A Collected History of Pallets and Palletized Handling 1922–1945. He is also an advisory board member of the Virginia Tech Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design. Read Rick’s full bio.
