Scan Global Logistics (SGL Group) has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by setting ambitious targets to address climate change. As part of its comprehensive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities, the company has established specific goals and initiatives to combat its carbon emissions and drive positive change in its customers' supply chains.Through a Science Based Targets initiative and guided by the imperative of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, SGL Group has recently obtained approval for its near-term 2030 climate targets. With a baseline of 2021, the company has set an ambitious goal of halving its emissions across all scopes by 2030. Furthermore, it has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, ref lecting its resolve to combat climate change.The SGL Group is prominent in the project cargo space, and since an overwhelming 99% of the company's CO2 emissions are derived from the transportation activities they undertake on behalf of their customers, its sustainability strategy focuses on decarbonising the transport emissions within their customers' supply chains, says Martin Andersen, global head of sustainability, ESG and quality."A data-driven approach and scientific insights underpin our commitment to decarbonisation," says Andersen. "By engaging in annual materiality assessments that involve our key stakeholder groups, we identify the most critical ESG topics that need attention and determine the appropriate response strategies. This inclusive and collaborative approach ensures that our sustainability efforts are aligned with the concerns and expectations of our stakeholders."Central to their approach is an end-to-end reduction concept involving close collaboration with customers throughout the process. The company begins by providing customers with detailed CO2 emissions reports, offering a comprehensive overview of their transportation emissions. These reports break down emissions by transport mode, lane, and leg, allowing customers to accurately track their year-on-year CO2performance.Armed with this insightful information, the logistics company works hand in hand with its customers to identify reduction opportunities and develop tailored solutions. Collaboratively, they devise a practical implementation plan aimed at curbing emissions. As part of its commitment to spearheading sustainable practices, the company launched a comprehensive Low Carbon Logistics Solutions Catalogue in 2022.
