Transport

Sustainability highlights 2022

Optimizing transport

smart & green

Optimizing transport

 

An important aspect of sustainable business operations is transport. In order to become a fully climate-neutral company, we are therefore taking further steps to also make our transport and related processes fully sustainable (scope 3).

 

RESULTS 2022

Objective
Follow-up steps to the Lean & Green programme.
Result
Second Lean & Green star awarded. We are now going for the third star in 2025.

Objective
Increase the volume of export containers via inland shipping.
Result
Unfortunately, the share fell in 2022 because of the transfer of volume to Antwerp. Nevertheless, we are trying to increase the number of containers in 2023.

Objective
Increase load factor of NL round trip transport.
Result
This remains a continual point of focus. We are continually trying to increase the load factor and reduce the number of consignments through smart planning and combining.

Solar On Top
We are using two trucks with solar panels on the roof as a test. The panels ensure the truck batteries are continuously recharged. The big advantage of this is that the truck does not need to continue running during loading and offloading.
 

HVO
Two trucks used for our pallet transport are running entirely on HVO 100 (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) as a test. This type of biofuel is produced from hydrogen-treated vegetable oils and waste, and it conserves 89% CO2 compared to standard diesel. We prevented 289 tons of CO2 emissions this way in 2022.

OBJECTIVES 2023

  • Prepare for third Lean & Green star 
  • Put various measures in place to reduce CO2 emissions, such as planning for return packaging / Horizon planning
  • Make barge use in Asahi organisation a fixture while at the same time researching ways to make import streams more sustainable
  • Possibility of TMS mapping of CO2 consumption per shipment in dashboard
  • Devise the C24-26 (C30) roadmap for achieving a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 

 

QUOTES

Alwin Kulsdom, teamleader shipping & forwarding  - Royal Grolsch
"In order to become a fully climate-neutral company, we are taking further steps to also make our transport and related processes fully sustainable (scope 3). In doing so, we aim to meet the current and future requirements for transport in the Netherlands. We have already achieved good results in recent years: for example, over 70% of all our deepsea exportcontainers are already being transported to the port of Rotterdam by inland waterway. In addition, for our pallet distribution in the Netherlands, we drive with vehicles from the highest emission class (Euro-6) and we use extra long trucks (LZV's) for the delivery of our cans and bottles. In the coming years, we will continue our efforts to take new, sustainable steps in the field of transport. I am proud to work for a company that is working so actively on this'.

André Pluimers, Managing Director - Bolk Transport
"Grolsch has been allowed to call itself 'Royal' since 1995. The collaboration with Bolk was also established around that time. Our drivers now drive their seven Bolk trucks in Grolsch's house style every day from the Grolsch brewery to the distribution centres of large retailers and wholesalers. This partnership translates into a well-oiled team that works with passion, skills and pride to reduce CO2 emissions and make the distribution process of the "greenest" beer in the Netherlands even more sustainable. Together with Grolsch, we are always looking for ways to make our work smarter and more sustainable. For instance, we are conducting various tests and studies in the field of automation and alternative fuels. Developments never stand still: we are constantly exploring the possibilities together. A constantly growing cooperation with a sustainable, ‘Twents’ character to be proud of". 
 

Activities

Lean & Green

Lean & Green

Solar on Top

Solar on Top

Environmentally friendly transport

Environmentally friendly transport

Pallet transport The Netherlands

Pallet transport The Netherlands

Use of inland shipping

Use of inland shipping

Smart combinations save 200 tons of CO2 a year in transport

Smart combinations save 200 tons of CO2 a year in transport

 
 
 

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