Environment

Our environmental management and CSR

At Oldenburger|Fritom environmental management and corporate social responsibility form an important part of our organization. We are certified according to ISO 14001:2015 and level 4 of the CSR performance ladder. Our sustainable business operations are part of our long-term strategy. This is also why our distribution centers in Veendam, the Netherlands, are certified according to BREEAM.

ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management

The eco-management system ISO 14001:2015 is worldwide renowned. This standard is focused on controlling and improving environmental performances. Oldenburger|Fritom uses this system to structurally pay attention to the environment in its business operations. This shows in:

  • Electric forklifts
  • Led lighting and skylights
  • Sustainable electricity
  • Waste management
  • Trucks having Euro 6-engines
  • Intermodal transportation

CSR Performance Ladder – Level 4

In 2016 Oldenburger|Fritom became the first logistic service provider in the Northern Netherlands to obtain level 4 of the CSR performance ladder. This is the standard for corporate social responsibility and consists of 5 levels. We were awarded this level based on the fact that we as an organization take into account the 3Ps (People, Planet, Profit). We take our responsibility as a company and add value to:

People

  • Over 3 percent of our total wage bill is invested in training and education on a yearly base
  • Personal leadership trainings
  • Cooperation with regional educational institutions

Planet

  • Invest in sustainable measures
  • Lean and Green Star certified
  • BREEAM certified

Profit (Prosperity)

  • Partnering and sponsorships with sports clubs
  • Partner of the Naoberschap United foundation (FC Emmen)
  • Support of civil society organizations (CSOs)
Oldenburger|Fritom is the first logistics provider in the Northern Netherlands with level 4 of the CSR performance ladder.

BREEAM certified distribution centers

The distribution centers of Oldenburger|Fritom in Veendam, the Netherlands, are both
BREEAM certified. BREEAM is a worldwide renowned sustainability quality mark for buildings. One of its criteria is eco-management. Buildings are also checked on energy- and water consumption and how health and wellbeing is taken care of.

The total BREEAM rating is ranked 1 to 5 stars, with BREEAM Outstanding being the highest rating. The distribution center of Oldenburger|Fritom at De Zwaaikom 9 is certified according to BREEAM Outstanding. Our renovated distribution center at De Zwaaikom 24 was rated Excellent.

More about our environmental management and CSR policy?

Continuous Improvement Manager of Oldenburger|Fritom Logistic Solutions.

Frans Andeweg
Continuous Improvement Manager

About Oldenburger|Fritom

Oldenburger|Fritom

Veendam (NL) | Emmen (NL) | Schiphol-Rijk (NL) |Tatabánya (HU) | Bergamo (IT)

Certification Oldenburger|Fritom

Global logistics provider Oldenburger|Fritom is IATA member.
The distribution centers of Oldenburger|Fritom in Veendam are certified according to BREEAM Outstanding and BREEAM Excellent.
Oldenburger|Fritom has the AEO-C status for customs simplification and the AEO-S status for security and safety.
Oldenburger|Fritom in Veendam is certified according to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 22000 en ISO 45001.
Csr Performance Ladder Level 4 Oldenburger Fritom
Employees of Oldenburger|Fritom are Lean Six Sigma certified as Green Belt, Black Belt and Master Black Belt.
Global logistics provider Oldenburger|Fritom in Veendam is certified according to both ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000.
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Global logistics provider Oldenburger|Fritom in Veendam is certified according to the Lean and Green Star.