Compliance

As an internationally operating parcel service provider GLS Group stands for fair competition, integrity and responsibility.

Responsibility and Compliance at GLS Group

At GLS Group, responsibility goes beyond simply following the rules – it is a core part of our values and the way we operate. We are committed to transparency, ethical conduct, and full legal compliance in all markets where we operate. Our responsible business practices include fair competition, anti-corruption and anti-bribery measures, and a responsible approach to managing our supply chain. We also prioritize data protection, respect for human rights, and safeguarding employee rights.

On this page, you will find more detailed information about GLS’s Code of Conduct, our compliance programme, the whistleblowing system, and our broader commitment to responsibility. Each section includes links for further exploration.

Our principles of responsible business at GLS

GLS business customer standing in front of her store and smiling towards camera
 

The Code of Business Standards forms the basis of all business activities of the GLS Group. Furthermore it shows the obligation of the GLS Group towards its stakeholders.

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GLS driver holding two parcels on his hands and behind there is GLS electric van

The conservation of resources and the reduction of emissions are of central importance at GLS. Together with its employees, customers and suppliers, GLS wants to become one of the leading providers of sustainable parcel services.

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GLS Group Environmental Standard
 
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General Logistics Systems B.V. and its affiliates (GLS) are subsidiaries of International Distribution Services plc (IDS).
As a UK company, IDS is subject to the requirements of the UK Modern Slavery Act.

Read IDS’ recent Modern Slavery Act Statement for 2023 / 2024 here, opens as a pdf document:

IDS Modern Slavery Statement 2023-2024

The GLS Group has introduced an informant/ombudsman system to enable employees, business partners and third parties to report criminal acts and similar serious offences on a confidential basis.

To the reporting channel