Environment
CLIMATE CHANGES
The extreme weather conditions of recent years are not only a risk for our operations, but represent a global problem that must be managed. The effects of climate changes can increase the need for Green Cargo's operations, for example during storms, and at the same time can prevent freight trains from running. In the long-run, raised water levels could have a negative effect on our operations. Every freight transport that we transfer to rail is a victory for the environment. To eliminate the risk for traffic interruption due to fallen trees after storms, we have required tree-free zones that are just as large as around motorways for the major rail stretches.
Key figures for follow-up: energy consumption (electricity and diesel), emissions.
SUSTAINABLE LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS
There is a risk that the industry, including Green Cargo, might not succeed in developing solutions with sufficient customer value to meet the need for competitive logistics that are also green. Green Cargo has a clear advantage due to its comprehensive environment initiatives and its track-bound logistics. We believe that there is a growing risk that companies will underestimate the importance of environmental issues when purchasing logistics solutions. In particular, consumer requirements for environmentally friendly solutions are growing.
Key figures for follow-up: energy consumption, environmental value from Customer Dialogue, traffic safety index.
Green Cargo's national transports are an approved Good Environmental Choice