Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Protection
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Employee Well-being
• Business Ethics

Environmental Achievements

• More than 90% of waste generated on sites recycled.
• Continuous fleet modernization with EURO 6 and EURO 6C engines.
• Driver training focused on fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
• Implementation and certification of ISO 14001 (environmental management) and ISO 50001 (energy management) systems.
• Regular measurement and analysis of vehicle CO2 emissions and energy consumption.

Social Achievements

• Waberer’s Scholarship Programme supporting disadvantaged students.
• Assistance to disadvantaged children through various initiatives (St. Francis of Deva Foundation, Hand in Hand Foundation).
• Support for blood donation campaigns and cancer screening programs.
• Unilever – Domestos School Lavatory Renovation Programme (transporting building materials).
• Food donations to those in need (50 tonnes).

Governance Achievements

• Adherence to highest standards of business integrity and ethics.
• Code of Ethics regulating conduct for executives, employees, and business partners.
• Two-tier corporate governance structure (Board of Directors and Supervisory Board).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Decreased profitability in the International Transport Segment (ITS).
• 5% decrease in sales revenue (EUR 696 million).

Mitigation Strategies

• Transformation programme including 20% fleet reduction.
• Internal process modifications in sales, operations, and planning for a more customer-centric approach.
• Renegotiation or termination of unfavorable contracts in the Regional Contract Logistics (RCL) segment.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Sustainability
• Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

• CO2 emissions from domestic transport activities decreased by 3.5% from 2021 to 2022, and by 1.85% on international routes.
• Saved more than 1,080 tonnes of CO2 in 2022 through intermodal activities.
• Saved more than 40 tonnes of CO2 in 2022 thanks to new alternative powertrain vehicles.
• Nearly 18 tonnes of CO2 saved in 2022 by replacing lighting in BILK logistics center with smart LED lighting.
• 50.2 tonnes less CO2 emitted annually by 297 new lithium-ion forklift trucks compared to older models.

Social Achievements

• Launched new recruitment routes for Indian and Kenyan workers.
• Implemented a unified grade system in 2021.
• Introduced a whistleblowing process.
• Completed Eco Driving training for 87% of truck drivers.
• Increased the number of students in dual education programs by 14.

Governance Achievements

• Established a system to measure CO2 emissions from transport and storage activities.
• Created a separate Green Division in September 2021 to set sustainability plans and targets.
• Implemented a pilot performance appraisal system in 2022.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Russian-Ukrainian conflict and related energy crisis.
• High warehouse rental costs.
• Turbulent energy price changes impacting intermodal transport (15-25% additional costs).

Mitigation Strategies

• Fleet renewal program (1000 vehicle replacements in 2022, planned 750-850 in 2023).
• Construction of own warehouses (47,000 sqm warehouse in Ecser, expected completion Q1 2024).
• Implementation of a more cost-efficient intermodal operation.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Minimum safeguards to screen out risky transactions in contracting and procurement.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: NFRD (EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive)

Certifications: ISO 90001, ISO 14001, ISO 28000, ISO 50001, VDA 6.2, HACCP, IFS Logistics, ISO 45001, TAPA FSR

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Intermodal logistics services
• Services using alternative powertrains (electric, LNG, hydrogen)

Awards & Recognition

• Trade magazine Sustainability Symbol
• PPH Media magazine GreenGage – Green Commitment – Award
• Responsible Employer of the Year award (WSZL)
• Special award from the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WSZL)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Developing green services
• Emission reduction
• Creating an attractive and progressive workplace
• Compliance
• Resilience

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced GHG emissions by 2 percent in 2023
• Annual energy savings at Group-level increased by nearly 30 percent in 2023.
• Significant reductions in energy consumption in the direct transport and warehouse logistics areas, saving nearly 22 percent more energy in 2023 than in 2022.

Social Achievements

• Employee turnover decreased from 56.1% to 40.7%
• Conducted an anonymous employee satisfaction survey and established a voluntary sponsor group.

Governance Achievements

• Established the Green Division in September 2021 to set sustainability plans and targets.
• Published Anti-Corruption Guidelines in 2021.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Stagnation or slight decrease in industrial production and consumption in main markets, affecting demand for logistics services.
• Challenges in the Hungarian insurance market due to special insurance tax.

Mitigation Strategies

• Increased Group’s sales revenue by almost 5% and annual EBIT generation capacity increased to EUR 42.8 million.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2021)

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 28000, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, VDA 6.2, HACCP, IFS Logistics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• Climate Action
• Responsible Consumption and Production
• Gender Equality
• Reduced Inequalities
• Good Health and Well-being
• Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Partnership towards accomplishing Goals