Environment
In 2012 we were granted the 'Lean & Green Award' by the Flemish Institute for Logistics – the ultimate recognition for our countless efforts to reduce our carbon footprint.
23% fewer emissions
By 2020 we aim to reduce our CO2 emissions by 23%. That can only be achieved through continuous awareness-raising among our staff, as well as the launch of innovative technologies and alternative drive systems.
A few of our many initiatives:
- Tyres with low rolling resistance: we always equip all of our trucks with the best tyres for their intended use, limiting fuel usage and consequently also reducing CO2 emissions.
- Automated schedules: thanks to our high-performance scheduling software we can reduce the number of empty runs to a minimum.
- Driving style assistant: an automated module allows us to monitor our drivers down to the smallest details. That allows us to not only increase safety levels, but also to encourage them to adapt their driving style with an eye to the lowest possible fuel usage.
- Speed limitation devices: the speed of our trucks is limited to 85 km/h, which results in 3% fuel savings per year.
- LNG: we recently bought several brand-new Iveco Stralis Hi-Road trucks that run on LNG, an alternative fuel that releases hardly any soot particles. Moreover, these silent trucks guarantee a smooth drive.
- LHVs: you've undoubtedly heard of them, those 'longer heavier vehicles' – or simply put, super-long trucks. We have been using them for years, because they are the perfect solution for drastically reducing the number of trucks on the road.
- Relighting: all our warehouses are equipped with energy-saving lighting.
