GLS is increasing fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Its entire vehicle fleet is being gradually converted to more environmentally-friendly models.
Responsible conduct
In 2008, GLS launched its environmental initiative. Our goal is to be the most efficient and responsible in usege of resources, reduction of exhaust gases and optimization of waste disposal.
GLS introduces targeted measures to ensure that all parcel handling procedures are environmentally friendly.
You can download a document below about our sustainable development.
Vehicles
Vehicles
GLS is increasing fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Its entire vehicle fleet is being gradually converted to more environmentally-friendly models.
Vehicles
Transportation planning
Transportation planning
We use modern, IT-based planning tools to improve operational processes and transportation. Transport routes are systematically minimised through optimised route planning.
Transportation planning
We use modern, IT-based planning tools to improve operational processes and transportation. Transport routes are systematically minimised through optimised route planning.
Sites
Sites
Green aspects are explicitly taken into account when building. Rain water harvesting and photovoltaic systems, recyclable building materials and heat pump heating are used where possible.
Sites
Green aspects are explicitly taken into account when building. Rain water harvesting and photovoltaic systems, recyclable building materials and heat pump heating are used where possible.
Other activities
Other activities
GLS is improving almost all its procedures. We are switching to digital invoices, delivery run sheets and receipts throughout Europe. Videoconferencing is reducing the number of business trips undertaken.
Other activities
GLS is improving almost all its procedures. We are switching to digital invoices, delivery run sheets and receipts throughout Europe. Videoconferencing is reducing the number of business trips undertaken.