Sustainability Manager Appointed
11th April 2024
Oakland International has appointed Doyin Adeleye as Sustainability and ESG Manager.
Author: Kathryn Watts
Author: Kathryn Watts
Oakland International Double Finalist In Chamber Business Awards 2024
26th March 2024
Oakland International is delighted that it has been shortlisted in two categories of the esteemed Chamber Business Awards 2024, which will take place on Thursday 13th June at the Worcester Arena. Finalist for the Excellence in Sustainability as
Unannounced BRCGS Delivers Straight ‘A’s Across Network
14th March 2024
We are delighted after receiving a BRCGS AA+ grade for two of our depots following unannounced inspections. Oakland International Group Supply Chain Certification & Compliance Manager Louise Smith commented: “This is a tremendous result and down to the
Join Us For The Oakland Foundation Charity Ball
19th February 2024
A night of fun and fundraising for a good cause. The Oakland Foundation supports children under 16 and their families through a range of projects where Oakland International is an integral part of the local community with funds
Oakland International B Corp Certified
7th February 2024
Joining a growing global community Oakland International has received B Corp Certification, acknowledged as meeting the high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Internationally there are over 7,800 B Corps across 92 countries encompassing 161
Feed The Need Coalville Win VAL Awards
10th January 2024
Feed The Need Coalville win the ‘Volunteer-Led Organisation of the Year’ category at the prestigious VAL Awards 2023 celebrating the fantastic contribution volunteers, charities and community groups make in Leicester and Leicestershire.
Winter Coats Campaign Extended
8th January 2024
Oakland International and Attwell Farm Park’s support of Hope4’s Winter Coats Campaign has been extended.
Logistics and Supply Chain Needs More Women
4th January 2024
Perception is changing but nationally women are still underrepresented within the logistics and supply chain sectors, a situation that many businesses like Oakland International are working hard to change. With our goal to have a workforce which broadly
Donations Swell For Children’s Winter Coats Campaign
21st December 2023
Car boots filled with donations are flooding in in support of Hope4’s campaign to collect as many winter coats and warm clothes as possible for children in great need in the Ukraine and Moldova. Partnering in support of
Christmas Carousel Fun At Beoley School
15th December 2023
Children at Beoley First School in Redditch enjoyed their Christmas Fayre with Oakland International once again sponsoring the school’s Christmas Carousel. Headteacher of Beoley First School, Ben Irving, said: “Our Christmas Fayre is such an important event for
Help Needed For Winter Coats Campaign
11th December 2023
Family business Oakland International and Attwell Farm Park have partnered in support of Hope4’s Winter Coats Campaign to collect as many winter coats and warm clothes as possible for children in great need in the Ukraine and Moldova.
Tesco ‘Christmas Range of the Year’ Winner in Free From Christmas Awards
3rd November 2023
Tesco retain crown as category winners of the ‘Christmas Range of the Year’ award in the 2023 Free From Christmas Awards. The Free From Christmas Awards champion Christmas or seasonally relevant free from food and drink products and
Business Funding Bolsters Specialist Paediatric Palliative Consultant Numbers
20th October 2023
An innovative clinical role, only permanently introduced a few years ago at Birmingham Children’s Hospital for the care of children living with life-limiting conditions, is expanding with a further two consultants thanks to business support through children’s charity
Solar Expansion Further Reduces Carbon Emissions
5th October 2023
With a longstanding commitment of integrating sustainability into their business strategy, total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has further extended their investment in solar technology to achieve almost 27% of their energy requirements across three UK sites.
UK Ukraine Trade Hub Launched by Oakland International
20th September 2023
Known for creating innovative business solutions, total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has launched the UK Ukraine Trade Hub based at their Redditch HQ. The concept driving Oakland’s UK Ukraine Trade Hub is to assist Ukrainian manufacturers