Environmental efforts

GLS is aware that we affect our climate, which is why we constantly work on minimizing our negative impact, with the focus of balance between social, environmental and economic sustainability.

Reduction of CO2 emissions

We always strive to reduce our environmental impact. Read more about the initiatives, that will pave the way for us becoming CO2-neutral.

Our completed initiatives

certified windmill energy GLS

At GLS Denmark we exclusively use 100% certified sustainable energy at all our locations.

The certification given by Ørsted, guarantees that an equivalent ammount of sustainable energy compared to the consumed by GLS Denmark, is produced by European windmills.

Charging stations at GLS depot

More than half of our depots now have charging stations, so we are ready to delivery more parcels with electric vans.

The goal is that all depots will have charging stations accesible in the near future.

electric bikes parked at GLS depot

You can find both electric bikes and vans delivering parcels for GLS.

In Copenhagen, 12 new electric cars are distribution parcels to privates, while our Express-department delivers express-parcels by bike in Copenhagen and Aalborg.

 

Initatives in progress

  • Decarbonization of our fleet
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    We are constantly increasing the number of electric, gas and hybrid vehicles while demanding the highest Euronorm for our diesel vehicles.

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  • Minimizing consumption at our locations
    Our buildings are optimized

    By always optimizing our buildings, their heating sources, ventilation and much more, we always use state of the art technologies to reduce our consumption. Furthermore, 3 of our depots have solar cells on their roofs.

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  • Optimization of our parcel routes
    Your parcel is delivered with care

    Every single GLS parcel is delivered with care. We reduce our parcel handlings, optimize our routes, minimize surplus space in our vehicles and idling is kept at a bare minimum. These are just some of the ways, we reduce our environmental impact.

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Facts

Electric cars in our distribution 56
Own charging points 55
Electric bicycles 8
GLS Group - Environmental Standard

At GLS, we are aware that we have an impact on the environment. Across the entire GLS Group, we work on minimizing our impact. Read our guidelines for minimizing our environmental impact at GLS Group.

Read our environmental guideline

ReThink is an initiative from GLS Denmark, with the aim of rethinking big and small solutions in relation to how they affect the environment and how we can make a difference.

These elements are taken into account in both major and minor decisions. When we engage in sponsorship agreements, purchase Christmas gifts for our employees or focus on sustainability in the distribution of promotional gifts to our customers.