Sustainable logistic
We select our transportation solutions individually worldwide in line with the principles of safety, punctuality and cost-efficiency. In doing so, we also take into account the CO2 emissions resulting from transportation.
We are particularly endeavoring to transition from road transport to intermodal transport options. In this context, we are currently making targeted investments in digital solutions that tell us the status of ship transports early on so that we can plan the subsequent land transport with means of transport with the lowest possible emissions in a forward-looking manner. Furthermore, we plan to make increasing use of comparatively low-emission combined-transport options, where most of the distance involved is covered by train, barge or sea vessel, thus keeping initial and final journeys by road to an absolute minimum. Europe in particular has a strong infrastructure for these types of transportation. However, increased use of rail means that combined transport is even an option for long-distance connections to China.
To transport our rail freight in Germany, we continue to use the TÜV SÜD-tested Eco-Plus service of the logistics company DB Cargo. The power required for transportation is obtained from regenerative energy sources. As a result, we can reduce our CO2 emissions in national rail transportation by approximately 80 % compared with conventional options.
Further information on our climate strategy can be found in the “Climate” Background Paper.
To transport our rail freight in Germany, we continue to use the TÜV SÜD-tested Eco-Plus service of the logistics company DB Cargo. The power required for transportation is obtained from regenerative energy sources. As a result, we can reduce our CO2 emissions in national rail transportation by approximately 80 % compared with conventional options.
Further information on our climate strategy can be found in the “Climate” Background Paper.
