When you relocate an employee, one thing consistently drives cost: their stuff. And that cost has surged.

According to 2025 research from the International Association of Movers (IAM), global moving and storage expenses have climbed by as much as 80% since 2020. Labor, fuel, insurance, trailers, warehousing… virtually every operational input is more expensive. Household goods (HHG) shipments, already one of the largest components of a relocation budget, are now under even greater scrutiny.

At the same time, HHG is also the most carbon-intensive part of the mobility process. From trucks, ships, and planes to packing materials and discarded items, moving a household places a heavy demand on the planet.

So today’s mobility leaders are facing a dual mandate: contain rising costs while delivering cleaner, more sustainable solutions that today’s employees increasingly expect.

That’s exactly where Home Sweet Home (HSH) comes in: Weichert’s innovative alternative to traditional household goods shipments, designed to reduce costs, simplify the relocation experience, and support client sustainability goals.

A Smarter, More Sustainable Way to Move

Corporate relocation timelines are rarely relaxed. Families are often in a race against the clock, juggling logistics, emotions, and major life changes, leaving little time to thoughtfully decide what truly needs to make the journey.

Home Sweet Home meets that need with added, expert support. Instead of automatically shipping an entire household, employees receive a curated mix of services, including targeted packing assistance, essential furnishings at destination, and smart purchasing guidance. The result is a faster, lighter, and more flexible transition into their new home.

A lighter shipment doesn’t just ease the move — it directly lowers shipping costs, reduces packing materials, cuts fuel consumption, and shrinks carbon output. It’s better for budgets, better for employees, and better for the planet, all at once.

The Proven Impact of Home Sweet Home

The response from clients leveraging our HSH program has been overwhelmingly positive, and the data backs this up! In 2025 alone, this sustainable solution delivered measurable financial savings, meaningful emissions reductions, and improved employee experiences.

Weichert’s 2025 HSH Impact:

  • 1,198 employees supported
  • 1,85 million lbs of shipment weight eliminated
  • $1,084 average savings per move
  • 74,134 lbs of cardboard & paper saved
  • 29,654 gallons of fuel conserved
  • 293.40 metric tons of CO₂e avoided (supporting Scope 3 reductions)
  • 618 trees preserved
  • 1854 additional trees to be planted

This isn’t a pilot concept. It’s a proven solution delivering real financial and environmental returns.

A Case for Going Further

As adoption grows, the impact multiplies. Reduced shipment sizes drive lower household goods spend, reduced gross-up expenses, and fewer policy exceptions, meaning savings compound at the program level!

At the same time, higher participation helps organizations make meaningful progress toward ESG goals by eliminating packing waste, reducing fuel use, and cutting transportation-related emissions in ways that are measurable and reportable. Just as importantly, employees benefit from simpler, less stressful moves, faster home setup, earlier productivity, and a modern approach that aligns with their environmental values — all of which contribute to stronger engagement and retention.

The bottom line: Home Sweet Home is a tested, trusted strategic mobility lever that simultaneously improves cost control, sustainability performance, and employee experience. In an era of rising costs and rising expectations, solutions like HSH are as essential as they are innovative. And as we head into 2026, the opportunity to scale this impact even further is one we’re excited to continue driving.