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GLS, or General Logistics Systems, is a prominent player in the Other Land Transportation Services industry, headquartered in the Netherlands. Established in 1999, GLS has rapidly expanded its operations across Europe, providing reliable parcel and freight services to a diverse clientele.
The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and efficiency, offering a range of services including parcel delivery, logistics solutions, and freight transport. GLS distinguishes itself through its extensive network and advanced tracking technology, ensuring seamless service from collection to delivery.
With a strong market position, GLS has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for service excellence. Its dedication to sustainability and innovation further solidifies its reputation as a leader in the logistics sector, making it a preferred choice for businesses seeking dependable transportation solutions.
58
DitchCarbon score
+38 vs industry average
Gls’s score of 58 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Land Transportation is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.629
20182025
The Land Transportation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2029
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Gls's reported carbon emissions
GLS, headquartered in the Netherlands and operating in "Other land transportation services", has disclosed its carbon emissions and set ambitious climate commitments.
For the year 2024, GLS reported approximately 2.367 billion kg CO2e in total emissions. This figure includes:
- Scope 1 emissions of 73.9 million kg CO2e.
- Scope 2 market-based emissions of 4.6 million kg CO2e (or 27.5 million kg CO2e location-based).
- Scope 3 emissions of 2.2891 billion kg CO2e.
Looking ahead to 2026, GLS projects total emissions of approximately 2.296 billion kg CO2e, comprising:
- Scope 1 emissions of 62.449 million kg CO2e.
- Scope 2 market-based emissions of 5.392 million kg CO2e (or 26.768 million kg CO2e location-based).
- Scope 3 emissions of 2.223023 billion kg CO2e.
GLS has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated reduction targets. These commitments from General Logistics Systems B.V. include:
- Near-Term Targets: A 42.0% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2021 base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce well-to-wheel Scope 3 GHG emissions from light commercial vehicles (upstream transportation and distribution) by 36.9% per ton-kilometer, and from heavy freight trucks (upstream transportation and distribution) by 31.7% per ton-kilometer within the same timeframe.
- Long-Term Targets: A 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2045 from a 2021 base year. They also commit to a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe.
- Overall Net-Zero Target: General Logistics Systems B.V. commits to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045.
Emissions data for GLS is sourced directly from General Logistics Systems B.V. and is not cascaded from a parent or related organisation for performance reporting. However, some climate commitment details are cascaded from International Distribution Services plc (at cascade level 3) for CDP reporting, and Royal Mail Group Limited (at cascade level 1) for Climate Pledge.
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Gls’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
General Logistics Systems B.V. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 42.0% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
At risk42%
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
General Logistics Systems B.V. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42.0% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
Behind target42%
2045
General Logistics Systems B
General Logistics Systems B.V. commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2045.
Behind target0%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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