Sustainability

The Role of ESG in Our Operations

GLS* is committed to responsible growth, guided by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles. These principles drive our efforts to reduce our environmental impact , support our workforce and communities and uphold transparency and ethical governance across our entire supply chain. We focus on the reduction of carbon emissions, creating an inclusive workplace and supporting local initiatives.

We deliver what matters.

At GLS, we don't just deliver from A to B - we deliver from person to person. When we look at the boxes, we don't just see parcels - we see the people behind them.

These parcels contain the hopes, dreams and goals of our customers. There are stories in these boxes. Stories about things people care about. And since these things are important to our customers, they are also important to us.

We deliver what matters.

Learn more about our sustainability efforts and ESG topics in our latest ESG Report**
Download our ESG report 2025
Supporting document
GLS Group Basis of Reporting 2024-25
Supporting document
GLS ESG Report Assurance 2024-25

Our ESG efforts

Our commitment to sustainability is guided by three core priorities:

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Every day, GLS transports millions of parcels, and we recognise the impact of our logistics and transport processes on natural resources and emissions. That‘s why climate and environmental protection are integral to our sustainability efforts.

Our Environmental Efforts
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With a dynamic team of more than 23,000 colleagues from diverse backgrounds in more than 50 countries, we take pride in being an inclusive employer and a trusted business partner, making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

Our Social Efforts
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Responsible corporate governance ensures the trust placed in us by stakeholders is earned through integrity and reliable service. We provide access to policies, supporting documents and certificates to foster transparency.

Our Governance Efforts
 

GLS Group is committed to contributing to the realisation of the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Among these, five goals are particularly relevant to our business activities and have been placed at the centre of our ESG efforts.

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Well-being and Health

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

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Sustainable Growth

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.

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Reduced Inequalities

We aim to reduce inequality by providing equal opportunities for all employees and promote practices that eliminate any discriminatory behaviour. We also support local communities through free parcel delivery, donations and sponsorship initiatives.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

We are reducing CO2 emissions during last mile delivery by expanding our electric- and low-emission vehicles*** transport vehicle fleet.

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Climate ActionWe pool our resources and expertise to reduce our GHG emissions - by decarbonizing our transport fleet, using more renewable electricity and upgrading our buildings with charging points and photovoltaic systems.
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*Unless specifically mentioned, GLS refers to all affiliated companies of GLS B.V., operating under the GLS trademark

**You can find previous GLS Group ESG reports on the GLS Group website here .

***This means vehicles that during driving operation use only electricity or fuels that create lower emissions than diesel or gasoline fuel (e.g. HVO, biogas, natural gas such as LNG, LPG, CNG). Further, this also includes parcel deliveries on foot (as of today, only applicable for GLS Spain).