Hermes Germany: Our Commitment to Climate and Environmental Protection in Logistics
At Hermes Germany, we take our responsibility for the climate and the environment very seriously. As one of Germany’s leading logistics service providers, we know that sustainable business practices are essential for the future. That is why we are actively working to reduce our environmental impact and are pursuing ambitious climate targets.
Between 2006 and 2020, we were able to reduce CO₂ emissions from parcel transport by 38% and emissions from our sites by as much as 57% through concrete measures to avoid and reduce emissions in our core processes.¹
As part of the Otto Group, we have committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in order to advance the decarbonisation of our logistics operations on a scientifically robust basis. In February 2024, the Otto Group’s climate targets were officially validated by the SBTi. This confirms that the targets are aligned with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement.
“The subject of sustainability has been an integral part of our everyday corporate life at Hermes for many years now – so much so, that we can no longer imagine our operational activities without it. And what’s more, sustainability has become a strategic goal for us these days. Why is that? Because we want to continue expanding successfully as the Hermes Group – but not at the expense of the climate or the environment. For us, sustainable business activities are not an end in themselves, but an investment in the future.”
Olaf Schabirosky, CEO Hermes Germany
