Certificates
In our dedication to advancing ESG initiatives, we actively engage in external certifications and ratings. This approach not only reinforces our commitment but also offers valuable insights from independent experts. Their assessments boost transparency and provide critical feedback, guiding us in the effective implementation of our ESG strategy.
CDP - Carbon Disclosure Project
GLS Group, as part of International Distribution Services (IDS), once again completed the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) rating with a “B” grade (on a scale of A to D-).
The CDP rating assesses companies’ progress toward environmental stewardship. The latest assessment was completed in Summer 2023, responding to questions covering 2022. The answers to the questionnaire are submitted and reassessed every year.
Find our answers here as part of International Distribution Services
ECOVADIS
In 2024, GLS Group’s sustainability efforts have been rewarded with the
EcoVadis Silver certificate.
EcoVadis looks at a range of metrics under the categories: Environment, Sustainable Procurement, Ethics, Labour & Human Rights, rating companies against the highest possible standard. GLS Group’s environmental impact score of 90/100 puts the company among the 2% top-rated companies in the postal, courier and freight transport industry within the Environmental category. Overall, GLS is in the top 6% of companies in the postal, courier and freight transport industry assessed by EcoVadis. The certificate is renewed annually.
S&P GLOBAL
GLS Group, as part of IDS, has met the criteria to be featured in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024 for Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). This assessment evaluates various aspects of ESG across industries. Companies listed in the Yearbook must rank within the top 15% of their industry and achieve a CSA Score within 30% of their industry’s top-performing company. IDS scored in the top 10% of companies assessed, a significant accomplishment considering the increased number of companies assessed this year—9,400, up from 7,800 in the prior year.
EN 16258
All entities1 operating under the GLS trademark have gained the EN 16258 certification for the establishment and maintenance of a method for calculating and declaring their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for transport services. The conformity was attested with audit report no. A-21011499. The latest certificate was received in December 2023 and will be valid until December 2024.
1 Except General Logistics Systems Italy S.p.A. which is certified by a local certification body
ISO 14001
All entities operating under the GLS trademark in the EU and Serbia2 have gained the ISO14001:2015 certification for their environmental management system, certified by DEKRA . The certification attests that all above-mentioned GLS entities have established and maintained an environmental management system. The conformity was attested with audit report no. A20011337. Our latest certificate was issued in September 2023 and will be valid until September 2026, including yearly surveillance audits.
2Except General Logistics Systems Italy S.p.A. which is certified by a local certification body