BLG LOGISTICS moves goods, vehicles, and freight around the world every day. We take the responsibility that comes with this seriously: across the three ESG dimensions — Environmental, Social, and Governance — we set measurable targets, derive concrete actions, and regularly review our progress. This makes clear what we have already achieved and what tasks still lie ahead.
For us, environmental, social, and corporate aspects go hand in hand. This is reflected in our day-to-day actions: in how we manage emissions, waste, and resources, as well as in providing a safe working environment, the targeted development of our employees, and a culture of mutual respect. Reliable structures form the foundation for long-term economic viability.
Insight into Our Sustainability Performance
We report annually on our sustainability-related key performance indicators, measures, and targets. Our reporting shows how relevant topics are developing, what progress we are making, and where we can continue to improve. Since 2025, sustainability reporting has been integrated into our Annual Report and follows the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).
Environmental
Environmental responsibility is embedded in our corporate strategy. We consolidate our efforts in two action areas: Climate & Energy and Resources & Waste. Through clear target-setting, we continuously work to measurably reduce our environmental impact. Learn more about our environmental activities in our 2025 Sustainability Report.
By 2030, we aim to reduce our own greenhouse gas emissions from Scope 1 and 2 by 50.4 percent compared to 2018. For emissions along our supply chain (Scope 3), we have set a reduction target of 30 percent versus 2018. Both targets have been independently validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are aligned with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement. Our decarbonization plan is built on five levers: renewable electricity supply, renewable heat supply, alternative fuels and drivetrains, energy efficiency, and employee awareness.
We actively manage our energy consumption and align it with our reduction targets. To do so, we operate a group-wide energy management system certified to ISO 50001. Energy officers at our sites record consumption data, identify savings potential, and implement appropriate measures.
Our environmental responsibility also includes the careful management of resources and waste at our sites. We implement measures to avoid and reduce waste as well as to promote reuse and recycling. Our environmental management system is certified to ISO 14001 and is established at 36 vehicle terminals and logistics sites across Germany.
We aim for an annual separate collection rate of at least 90 percent. Waste officers record site-specific waste volumes and types. We document these centrally and work with certified disposal companies to ensure proper waste management.
Social
Logistics is teamwork. Our employees contribute every day to making sure goods reach where they are needed. We create the conditions that enable safe work, fair compensation, and professional development. Learn more about our social activities in our 2025 Sustainability Report.
Our employees are central to our shared success. We provide them with reliable jobs and pursue the goal that all our own employees, temporary workers, and contract workers are employed under collective bargaining agreements or work at a comparable wage level.
We take our human rights due diligence obligations seriously — for our own workforce and along the value chain. Our Human Rights Policy Statement sets out our standards in this regard and our expectations of business partners.
The Human Rights Officer coordinates risk management for human rights-related and certain environmental risks. She oversees annual and incident-driven risk analyses, monitors the implementation and effectiveness of measures, and reports to management on a regular and incident-driven basis.
Grievances and human rights risks can be reported via our digital whistleblowing system, the BLG Integrity Line.
At BLG LOGISTICS, people from many different nations work together. We foster an inclusive and respectful work environment and develop measures to ensure non-discriminatory access to professional development and participation.
We have been a signatory of the Charta der Vielfalt (Diversity Charter) since 2016, and since 2018 we have also been a member of the organizing committee of the Bremen Diversity Award.
Four inclusion officers coordinate our workplace inclusion work and engage with external experts. Additional inclusion and recruitment measures complement this work.
By 2030, we aim to achieve a female representation of at least 30 percent at management levels 0 through 3. A group-wide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy is currently under development.
Everyone who joins BLG LOGISTICS has the opportunity to grow. We offer further training and competency development across different qualification and career levels. This includes part-time apprenticeship programs designed for young parents and those caring for relatives, as well as a dual-track bachelor's degree in business administration with a focus on logistics.
We view vocational training as a social responsibility and a pathway for developing the skilled workers of tomorrow. That is why we have committed to maintaining the share of apprentices in Germany permanently at a minimum of two percent of our total workforce.
At the same time, we believe that development never stops: on average, all employees should have the opportunity to spend at least two qualification days per year learning. In 2025, they participated in an average of 8.5 hours of training and further education.
The safety and health of our employees are our top priority. In addition to our goal of zero fatal workplace accidents, we aim to reduce our accident rate by ten percent each year. To achieve both, we apply a structured occupational health and safety management system with risk assessments and regular effectiveness reviews. Each of our sites has an occupational safety committee.
Alongside occupational safety, we actively promote the health of our employees. Our target is an annual health attendance rate of more than 94 percent. Our company health management program encompasses prevention offerings, mental health support, and return-to-work programs following extended illness.
Governance
Clear rules and binding standards provide our employees, customers, and partners with a reliable framework. Our compliance management system and our Code of Conduct form the foundation for rule-compliant conduct across the entire company. Learn more about corporate governance and compliance in our 2025 Sustainability Report.
We align our conduct with applicable laws, internal rules, and ethical principles. Our Code of Conduct defines binding standards for all employees and governing bodies of BLG LOGISTICS — covering areas such as anti-corruption, fair competition, conflicts of interest, and the protection of company assets. Our business partners are subject to the requirements set out in the Supplier Code of Conduct.
A compliance management system supports adherence to relevant legal requirements and internal principles, while we provide our employees and managers with target-group-specific compliance training to convey relevant knowledge and keep them informed about current developments. Our goal is for at least 90 percent of managers at management levels 0 through 3 to hold a valid compliance training certificate each year.
Our five corporate values — "integrity," "goal-oriented," "dynamic," "passionate," and "together" — define the way we work with one another.
BLG Integrity Line
The BLG Integrity Line is available to all employees as well as external partners. Through the digital whistleblowing system, complaints, concerns, and reports of suspected or actual misconduct, risks, and violations in a professional context can be submitted around the clock. All reports are treated confidentially; anonymous submissions are possible. The system also enables reports of human rights and environmental risks and violations within our own business area and along the supply chain, in accordance with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG).