- Global climate change and its impact on the logistics industry.
- Pressure on energy supplies and price volatility.
- Strengthening of regulations regarding social and environmental impact.
- Fluidity of the employment market and lack of attractiveness of the logistics industry.
GEODIS
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, GEODIS disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.2M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 281.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 72.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 3.8M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
4.2M tCO2e/year
2022
Waste
115.8K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
1.4K GWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 281.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 72.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.8M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4.2M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 5.1M tCO2e/year |
| 2012 | 317.0K tCO2eq (scopes 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Percentage of surfaces in buildings equipped with LED lighting increased to 59% in 2022 from 40% in 2020.
- Number of alternative vehicles in the GEODIS fleet increased to 238 in 2022 from 80 in 2020.
- Modal shift from road to rail in Europe avoided emissions of 18,410 tCO2e in 2022, a 35% increase compared to 2021.
- Use of SAF and SMF avoided 4,851 tonnes of CO2e emissions in 2022.
- Contract logistics activities in Europe lowered their energy consumption intensity by 26% compared to 2017.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve 25% women in Top Executive management positions by the end of 2023.
- Deliver to 40 French cities using 420 clean vehicles by 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% in 2030 compared to 2017 levels (various targets set for different business units).
🔭 Long-term
- Contribute to achieving a carbon-neutral economy by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
ClimateBiodiversityAir qualityCircular economyHealth and SafetyTalent managementDiversity and InclusionBusiness ethicsHuman rightsSustainable logistics chainData protection