SUSTAINABILITY
“ Spring is looking to have virtually no impact on climate and environment by 2040 , a decade ahead of climate agreements ,” he adds . “ By upscaling sustainable fuels , it has made another big stride in achieving this goal .”
In December 2023 , PostNL maintained its position among the top three most sustainable transport and logistics companies globally , as reported by S & P Global on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index ( DJSI ). It has consistently ranked in the top ten for many years , scoring highest in its sector for Environment & Climate .
The organisation received a Gold certificate from Ecovadis earlier this year , reinforcing its commitment to sustainability . CEO Herna Verhagen was among those to express pride in these achievements , highlighting the company ’ s dedication to social responsibility and sustainability for people , planet and society .
“ We ’ re aiming for our entire fleet to be completely net zero by 2030 ”
THIJS BOEL , MANAGING DIRECTOR SPRING EUROPE
Improving the fleet Across PostNL and Spring ’ s fleet , several measures have been implemented in the name of eco-friendliness .
These include transitioning to cleaner fuels , incorporating biogas extensively in smaller trucks and vans and increasing the use of HVO100 in the Dutch and international network , a fossil-free diesel fuel that reduces carbon emissions by 90 % compared with regular diesel fuels . A progressive adoption of electric
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