The role of ESG in our operations

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles help guide responsible growth at GLS®*. These principles drive our efforts to reduce our environmental impact , support our workforce and communities and uphold transparency and ethical governance across our entire supply chain with a focus on the reduction of carbon emissions, creating an inclusive workplace and supporting local initiatives

ESG reporting

Discover our ESG journey through detailed reports from recent years.

Download ESG reports

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Environment

Every day, GLS transports millions of parcels, and we recognize the impact of our logistics and transport processes on natural resources and emissions. That‘s why climate and environmental protection are integral to our sustainability efforts.

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Social

With a dynamic team of more than 23,000 colleagues from diverse backgrounds in more than 40 countries, we take pride in being an inclusive employer and a trusted business partner, making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

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Governance

Responsible corporate governance ensures the trust placed in us by stakeholders is earned through integrity and reliable service. At GLS, we provide access to policies, supporting documents and certificates to foster transparency.

*Unless otherwise indicated, all information reflects GLS Group’s global operations (approximately 40 countries) and not the standalone performance of GLS US in the United States.