GLS takes its responsibilities seriously

GLS takes its responsibilities towards employees, society and the environment extremely seriously and actively campaigns for fairness, education and a minimal impact on the environment.

In terms of environmental protection, the areas of focus are energy efficiency, the increased use of renewable energies and a reduction in pollution.
GLS systematically shortens its transport journeys on the basis of optimised route planning. More and more low-emission vehicles are in operation. GLS also factors ecological aspects into new builds, for example by using heat pumps and rainwater.

In particular, care is taken to ensure a spirit of partnership with all employees and transport partners. GLS regularly supports social organisations through donations and free transport services.

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Climate Protect

GLS is committed to environmental protection. This includes responsible handling of resources and the reduction of emissions.

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ThinkSocial

GLS takes responsibility for employees and partners, as well as for people who need support.

Sustainable Development Goals

At its 2015 General Assembly, the United Nations set 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These are designed to ensure sustainable development encompassing economic, social and environmental aspects.
169 individual targets form a framework to guide the actions of nation states, enterprises and individuals.
With its sustainability work, GLS Group is also helping to make the SDGs reality.

SDG 3

Promoting the well-being and health of our employees is a top priority, which we ensure through our Health and Safety programme. We also support local health organisations.

SDG 3

Promoting the well-being and health of our employees is a top priority, which we ensure through our Health and Safety programme. We also support local health organisations.

SDG 8

We promote sustainable growth by providing decent work, training and health benefits, respecting diversity, inclusion and equality, and ensuring fair evaluation based on skills and performance.

SDG 8

We promote sustainable growth by providing decent work, training and health benefits, respecting diversity, inclusion and equality, and ensuring fair evaluation based on skills and performance.

SDG 10

We aim to provide equal opportunities for all employees and promote practices that eliminate any discriminatory behaviour. We also support local community initiatives.

SDG 10

We aim to provide equal opportunities for all employees and promote practices that eliminate any discriminatory behaviour. We also support local community initiatives.

SDG 11

Improving the quality of life in cities through safe, sustainable delivery. Together with our partners, we have introduced low-emission vehicles and are always looking for new, environmentally friendly solutions.

SDG 11

Improving the quality of life in cities through safe, sustainable delivery. Together with our partners, we have introduced low-emission vehicles and are always looking for new, environmentally friendly solutions.

SDG 13

We have set clear emissions reduction targets through our Climate Protect initiative. We promote energy efficiency, low-emission vehicles and eco-buildings.

SDG 13

We have set clear emissions reduction targets through our Climate Protect initiative. We promote energy efficiency, low-emission vehicles and eco-buildings.

Sustainability Report

Based on its internal life-cycle assessment, GLS reports in detail on its current goals, activities and progress in economic, social, environmental and corporate matters.

Certifications

Transparency across the board – GLS meets internationally recognised standards and publishes environmental data.