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.

News & Recognition

News & Recognition

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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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Earned the prestigious Crescordia Award for "Contributions to Phoenix Metro Area Built Environment."

Sam Shoen, president of Repwest Insurance Company, accepted the award recognizing the outstanding contributions U-Haul has made to the physical environment of the Phoenix metro area.

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Partnerships

Partnerships

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Conservation Fund logo
Tree Canada logo
National League of Cities logo

U-Haul Blog: In The Community

U-Haul® Blog: In The Community

U-Haul and St. Mary’s Food Bank “Go Orange” for Hunger Action Month

What is Go Orange Day? It is a designated day of hunger awareness, as orange is the color that signifies hunger. Every day is already an orange-clad day at U-Haul, so it makes sense to have the do-it-yourself moving industry leader serve as the sponsor of St. Mary’s Go Orange Day during Hunger Action Month. […]

U-Haul Volunteers Serve Phoenix’s Homeless Population at André House

For Phoenicians experiencing homelessness, Arizona’s hot summer days and nights are not merely an inconvenience. They are dangerous. Thanks to nonprofit organizations like André House, the homeless population of Phoenix has a place to turn for support. André House offers food, clothing, showers and more to hundreds of people each day. One of the hallmarks […]

New Sponsor: U-Haul Supports Little League World Series at Grand Slam Parade

Few events embody the essence of Americana like the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. Families from across the country – and across the world – congregate in Smalltown USA to cheer on overachieving children who are living out their dreams, playing baseball games in front of nationally televised audiences. What’s more American that […]

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