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Geodis signs up to carbon-slashing pledge

[ January 31, 2024   //   ]

French-owned forwarder Geodis has pledged to reduce its scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% and reduce the carbon intensity of subcontracted transport (scope 3) by 30% by 2030 compared to 2022.

It is taking a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-based approach to cutting carbon in line with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5° C and has submitted its targets to the SBTi for approval.

Geodis chief executive, Marie-Christine Lombard,  said: “For many years, GEODIS has been working seriously alongside its customers and partners on measuring and reducing its impact on the climate. Our new goals will further speed up the process, and they establish GEODIS as one of the most committed companies. This new phase is fully in line with the Group’s ambition to make its lines of business more sustainable and to provide our customers with innovative, sustainable and ethical logistics offerings.”

Geodis has defined pathways for each line of business and geographic region, and has taken account of all the levers necessary for decarbonization.

It to continue the transition of its own fleet towards alternative vehicles and modes using carbon-free or bio-sourced energies and installing suitable infrastructures for refueling and charging and is carrying out measures to reduce GHG emissions on all forms of transport involved in its operations. This includes the use of sustainable marine fuel (SMF) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), giving support to customers seeking to optimize their flows and implement appropriate modal shifts.

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