Gls

GLS (General Logistics Systems B.V.), headquartered in the Netherlands and operating within other land transportation services, has reported significant carbon emissions. In 2024, the company's total global emissions were approximately 2.43 billion kilograms of CO2e. This figure is comprised of Scope 1 emissions totalling about 73.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 4.6 million kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 2.29 billion kg CO2e.

In 2023, GLS reported total global emissions of approximately 1.31 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions around 109.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 5.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at roughly 1.19 billion kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of approximately 1.24 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at about 93.4 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 5.5 million kg CO2e.

GLS is committed to ambitious climate goals, aligning with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. The company has set a long-term target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045.

Near-term targets, based on a 2021 baseline, include a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42.0% by 2030. Additionally, GLS aims to reduce well-to-wheel Scope 3 GHG emissions from light commercial vehicles by 36.9% per tonne-kilometre and from heavy freight trucks by 31.7% per tonne-kilometre by the same date.

For long-term emissions reduction, GLS has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2045, also from a 2021 base year. Similarly, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2045. These targets are cascaded from the ultimate parent organisation, International Distribution Services plc.