SUSTAINABILITY
Delivering a greener future for our planet
At the Schneider Group, we recognise our responsibility to protect the environment, use resources responsibly, and ensure the well-being of our employees, customers, and business partners. By voluntarily implementing a sustainability management system and regularly reporting on our progress, we actively contribute to preserving our natural foundations and fostering a more just society. Our commitment is driven by a continuous effort to enhance our environmental performance and create lasting positive impact.
Environmental Policy
With over 160 years of history and tradition, the Schneider Group is committed to long-term action and sustainability. We integrate environmental and social responsibility into our business decisions, resource management, and infrastructure.
Our sustainability policy:
- Aligns with the purpose of our business.
- Includes a commitment to legal compliance, continuous improvement, and effective implementation of sustainability measures.
- Provides a framework for setting and evaluating sustainability goals based on international standards, including Agenda 2030 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Is communicated, understood, and embraced by all employees.
- Remains transparent and accessible to the public.
Our goal is to actively engage all stakeholders in driving meaningful change – ensuring prosperity within a healthy environment for future generations.
Sustainability Management
At the Schneider Group, we outline the core elements of our sustainability management approach, ensuring continuous improvement to meet increasing environmental standards and achieve our sustainability goals.
Effective and efficient sustainability planning is based on:
- A clear strategy
- Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Identification of key environmental aspects
- Defined objectives
- Assessment of environmental data
- Evaluation of opportunities and risks
- Consideration of stakeholder expectations
- Commitment to continuous improvement
The outcomes of this planning process form the foundation for implementing targeted sustainability measures.
Economic Aspects
Sustainability encompasses not only environmentally friendly, resource-efficient, and low-emission business practices but also the fundamental economic factors that drive a company’s long-term success.
For The Schneider Group, this means sustainable, value-driven growth that benefits regional communities, partners, investors, and the public -contributing to economic stability through job creation and tax contributions.
As a company with a long-standing tradition, we are committed to stable and responsible corporate development. Our governance is built on fairness and a family-oriented approach in all business relationships, fostering trust, long-term partnerships, and shared progress.
This reputation enables us to collaboratively develop and implement meaningful sustainability solutions with our stakeholders.
Ecological Aspects
Environmental protection is a growing societal priority, and The Schneider Group is committed to contributing through responsible management.
Our sustainability management system identifies and evaluates the environmental impacts of our activities and services, ensuring that significant factors are addressed. We also assess the ecological implications of new developments and operational changes to minimize any negative effects.
Our approach follows the principles of avoidance, reduction, and replacement:
- Reducing the consumption of natural and fossil resources
- Replacing conventional energy sources with sustainable alternatives
- Minimizing or eliminating environmentally harmful emissions and waste
Through these efforts, we actively support the preservation of our environment for future generations.
Emissions
As a global logistics company, we’re committed to reducing CO2 emissions by prioritising low-carbon transport options like rail and Rhine shipping. We’ve partnered with the Swiss non-profit myclimate to calculate and optimise the carbon footprint of all our European sites, helping us track and improve our environmental impact.