Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Social
• Environmental
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• 33% of sites are ISO 14001 certified (goal to certify all sites by 2025)
• Multiple BUs received silver medal from EcoVadis
• Investment in forests/carbon sequestration technology
• Increase in use of green energy by 50% compared to 2023
• Fewer than 50% of vehicles run only on diesel
• Installation of solar panels at multiple sites (aiming for 11 additional sites by 2025)
• 60% savings on cooling and 40% savings on heating in Numancia site compared to conventional warehouse

Social Achievements

• Launched Walden Cares CSR program (initially focused on children, shifting to sustainability in 2024)
• Over 147,000 euros raised for charities in 2021-2022
• 38% of positions held by women (ahead of the 23% average in the European logistics sector)
• 6.4% voluntary turnover rate
• 40,000+ hours of formal training per year
• Implemented Speak Up whistleblowing hotline
• Pulse Survey conducted with 39% employee participation

Governance Achievements

• ESG clause included in main bank credit agreement
• Implemented a comprehensive environmental management system
• Implemented a robust risk and compliance management platform (Navex Global)
• Implemented a digital learning solutions platform (Netopen) for personalized training
• Implemented MyTPI Freight Management System for client access to key information

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change and its impact on operations (intense weather events, resource conflicts, regulations)
• High carbon emissions from transport sector
• Balancing short delivery times with sustainable transport options (air freight)
• Managing waste and recycling across various sites
• Ensuring supplier adherence to environmental and social standards

Mitigation Strategies

• Optimising transport plans (route optimisation, dual-temperature vehicles, flexible deliveries)
• Investing in sustainable fuels (bioCNG, HVO)
• Fleet electrification
• Installing solar panels and improving energy efficiency in facilities
• Implementing 5-stream waste sorting
• Conducting supplier audits and implementing a Responsible Purchasing Policy
• Investing in carbon capture methods (micro-forests, forest maintenance, new technologies)

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Walden Responsible Purchasing Policy
• Supplier & Subcontractor Code of Conduct
• Supplier Relationship Charter

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Intense weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 26000, UN Global Compact, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, ISO 14064, GRI, EcoVadis

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001:2015