Our Vision

At U-Haul, we are committed to sustainability through environmental protection, social responsibility and economic efficiency. We embrace our responsibility to act as a good corporate citizen by continually improving the sustainable performance of our products, services and activities. We work to meet the needs of the people today without diminishing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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Our Goals

We believe the primary responsibility of U-Haul is to develop products and services to help people move and store their household and commercial goods in an economically, environmentally and socially responsible manner. To accomplish this, we aim to:

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Improve the environmental, social, and economic performance of our products, services and activities.

Provide solutions for pollution prevention, energy conservation and waste reductions.

Promote sustainable local communities through operational responsibility, social investment, and philanthropic programs.

Integrate environmentally-friendly technologies and innovations into product and service lifecycle management.

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Initiatives & Innovations

Initiatives & Innovations

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Technology & Efficiency

With direct and indirect energy savings, U-Haul helps mitigate high-energy consumption throughout the U.S. and Canada, demonstrating that excellent environmental practices enhance corporate sustainability and foster a healthier community.

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Box Sharing & Green Products

A U-Haul box is so sturdy that it can be reused again and again. Made of up to 90 percent post-consumer content, this also makes U-Haul boxes the best choice for the cost-conscious and recycle-conscious consumer.

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Reuse Programs

U-Haul is committed to reuse via several programs such as adaptive reuse of buildings, our Take A Box, Leave A Box program, storage Re-Use centers, sustainable modular storage and our Patriot Truck Leasing program, to repurpose existing materials.

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News & Recognition

News & Recognition

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Earned the prestigious Crescordia Award for "Advancing Sustainability in Arizona."

Received Best in Biz's Gold Award for Most Environmentally Friendly Service of 2023, presented for the innovative U-Box Load Share Program.

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U-Haul Accepts the 2016 Eterne Award

U-Haul is honored to be selected by Tree Canada as the recipient of the 2016 Eterne Award which acknowledges superior corporate social responsibility and environmental stewardship through ongoing support of Tree Canada and its programs.

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Partnerships

Awards

Awards

Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence Awards 50th Anniversary Special Recognition Award Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence Awards 50th Anniversary Special Recognition Award

2023

Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence Awards 50th Anniversary Special Recognition Award

The Crescordia Award

Business Intelligence Group's Sustainability Award Business Intelligence Group's Sustainability Award

2022

Business Intelligence Group's Sustainability Award for U-Box Load Share as Service of the Year

Platts Global International finalist for CEO of the Year, Joel Shoen - Trailblazer

2021

Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence Awards Healthy Communities

Award of Distinction

2020

Platts Global International finalist for two awards

Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustained Excellence-Green Initiatives

2018

Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence Awards Healthy Communities- Parks and Trails

The Crescordia Award

Ethical Corporation Responsible Business Awards
International finalist for Business Leader of the Year:
Jessica Lopez, Chief of Staff

2017

The American Planning Association Sustainable Communities Division Partner Award

Conservation Fund for Excellence in Sustainability

Champions of Energy Efficiency Award from Arizona's Salt River Project (SRP) for reducing energy consumption and conserving resources

U-Haul Blog: In The Community

U-Haul® Blog: In The Community

H2O Hero U-Haul Helps St. Vincent de Paul with Water Drive on ABC15

As the Arizona summer brings extreme temperatures, Phoenix-based nonprofit St. Vincent de Paul is ramping up their lifesaving water distribution by providing 4,400 bottles of water a day to at-risk persons seeking hydration and relief. This year, SVdP charity partner U-Haul® supported the water drive as a Sonoran Living H20 Heroes Partner with a $5,000 […]

U-Haul Volunteers Pack 1,540 Food Bags at St. Mary’s for Arizonans in Need

For most people, weekends are for taking it easy. But for dedicated U-Haul® volunteers, it’s a time to get to work doing good for their community. Twenty U-Haul Team Members gathered on a recent Saturday morning in Phoenix, where the Company has been headquartered since 1967, to pack more than 1,540 HelloFresh® bags at St. […]

U-Haul Honors Service and Sacrifice at the National Memorial Day Parade

For two decades, U-Haul has proudly sponsored and participated in the National Memorial Day Parade, honoring the brave service members who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. This year marked a special milestone: the event’s 20th anniversary. U-Haul once again led the way with glowing patriotism along the streets of Washington, D.C. Traditions […]

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