Environmental Sustainability

We understand the importance of preserving natural resources for future generations and are dedicated to reducing our carbon footprint and protecting the environment.

To achieve this, we have implemented several initiatives and best practices in our operations, including:

Integrating electric parcel delivery vehicles and material handling equipment into our operations.
Recycling and Waste Reduction programs.
Partnering with suppliers and vendors who share our commitment to environmental sustainability.

Our commitment

At GLS, we are committed to embedding environmental sustainability and responsibility into our business practices. Some of the efforts we have undertaken to achieve this include:

Transport planning: Implementing advanced delivery route planning technology to optimize our transportation routes and reduce our carbon footprint.
Fleet Upgrades: Integrating electric parcel delivery vehicles and material handling equipment into our operations
Energy efficiency: We have invested in energy-efficient technologies and equipment to reduce our energy consumption and carbon footprint.
Waste reduction: We have implemented recycling programs and implemented best practices to reduce waste and increase resource efficiency.

Awards & Certifications

EcoVadis

The GLS Group has been awarded the Silver Ecovadis sustainability rating. This recognition is a testament to our strong performance in four crucial areas: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

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EN16258 Certification

GLS has established a method for calculating and declaring our energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for our transport services. This allows us to track our progress and identify areas where we can improve our environmental performance. This calculation method for our transport emissions is certified according to EN16258

EN16258 Certification