Climate Protect

As a major player in the logistics industry, GLS Group is aware of its responsibility to the environment and society.

In 2008, we launched the ThinkGreen initiative, which focused on promoting green attitudes and solutions within the company. We are continuing these activities, but the GLS Group as a whole is going further. On our way to climate neutrality in 2020, we launched the Climate Protect program, which is now an integral part of our growth strategy.

Our main focus is on reducing CO2 emissions through, among other things:

increasing the share of zero-emission vehicles (electric buses and cargo bikes) in last-mile deliveriesusing low-emission LNG-powered trucks on selected long-haul routesinvesting in photovoltaic installations on our properties and using renewable energy sources

In 2045, we want to achieve climate neutrality, which means that we will gradually reduce CO2 emissions year after year.

Our CSR approach

On the basis of its internal assessment, GLS reports in detail on its current economic, social, environmental and corporate objectives, activities and progress.

See our reports

Quality certification

GLS guarantees, monitors and improves quality and sustainability through its pan-European quality and environmental management system. This system has been certified according to DIN ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 by DEKRA, one of the largest and most respected international management system certification bodies. Through its quality management system, GLS complies with strict, internationally recognised standards.

At GLS, we are committed to a better future. Environmental infographic

At GLS, we are committed to creating a better future.

Take a look at the photos showing how we do it on a daily basis.

Photovoltaics

We install photovoltaic panels on the roofs of our facilities, which allows us to significantly reduce consumption of energy from the grid.

LED lightening

The energy consumption of LED bulbs is over 10 times lower than that of traditional ones. Replacing lighting both inside and outside our facilities allows not only to save energy costs, but also has a direct impact on reducing CO2 emissions.

Electric Vans

Electric buses operate on regular routes in more and more cities in Poland. Such vehicles are zero-emission, generate no noise or pollution.

Renewable energy

85% of energy we use in our facilities comes from renewable sources.

Vehicle chargers

We are installing BEV chargers at our facilities to increase the number of electric vehicles on our network. We are particularly keen on installing chargers in depots based on renewable energy to exclude the use of carbon-based energy.

Courier scanner

Custom made application for courier scanners, the implementation of which resulted in paper savings of almost 30% during the year.

Courier bikes

Designed to serve the centers of Cities and Clean Transportation Zones. Today it is dozen or so bicycles on regular routes in large cities in Poland.