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 why our distribution centers in Veendam, the Netherlands, are certified according to BREEAM. We also continuously focus on efficient and sustainable transportation solutions, which enables us to significantly reduce CO2 emissions, among other things.

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 and a circular environmental street
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) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 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 in which our entire organization participates
Cooperation with regional educational institutions

Planet

Invest in sustainable measures
Focus on reducing CO2 emissions
Lean & Green Star certified
Sustainable partnerships with local suppliers
BREEAM certified
CSR Performance Ladder, level 4

Profit (Prosperity)

We have entered into sustainable partnerships with sports clubs in the Dutch provinces of Groningen and Drenthe as well as several social organizations:

FC Emmen Naoberschap Foundation
Youth training FC Emmen
FC Groningen in Society Foundation
Amateur football club DZOH in Emmen (main sponsor)
Top Dutch Solar Racing

Care and welfare organization De Zijlen (Groningen)
Food bank Veendam & the region
Jarige Job Foundation
Leergeld Foundation
William Booth Orphanage in Bali, Indonesia

Oldenburger|Fritom Logistic Solutions is certified according to 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.

Oldenburger|Fritom continuously focuses on the reduction of CO2-emissions.

Efficient and sustainable transportation

Oldenburger|Fritom uses the Lean Six Sigma method to achieve the sustainability targets of both our customers and ourselves. In the field of road transportation, for example, we focus on consolidated shipping. We also work with local suppliers as much as possible. As a result, Oldenburger|Fritom is able to significantly reduce CO2 emissions. In addition to road transportation, we also continuously focus on more efficient and sustainable air and sea freight shipments and intermodal transportation. We have received the Lean & Green Star Award for our efforts in this area.

Over a period of 5 years, we have reduced CO2 emissions by 20 percent. The award also took into account that both our own truck drivers and our partners use trucks with Euro 6 engines. In line with our continuous improvement strategy, we are constantly looking for ways to further reduce CO2 emissions. For example, we conduct research into electric transportation. In addition, all our drivers regularly follow a course in more fuel-efficient driving and safety.